ok. now that the mechanical stuff is all in good shape, i have to start thinking about the body of my car. the rear right fender has rust as well as the left rocker panel is pretty much destroyed. maybe it'* salvageable. i don't know. how much does fixing this stuff usually cost? the fender looked like it was a bad bondo job from the previous owner.

I'm getting my rockers repainted soon. They are pretty chipped up in the rear from stones. I think my body shop guy is doing it for $250 for both. Not 100% sure though.