'04 Z06 - rocker panel mounting

[Oliver S.]

I looked at a '04 Z06 with 13.000 mls. Besides a decently scratched front bumper (probably by a clean park) the car is in good condition. However, one area - the rocker panel mounting in front of the rear left wheel looks a bit strange (see lower pic) as if there is a crack and its fix. Provided that I'm right - could this happened in the factory? Maybe a common issue during production? Looks as if the appropriate parts to fix it were right at hand (a yellow piece and a tiny, fitting metal shoe - to improve stability?).
Furthermore: Is the material of the panel prone to get water-soacked in case the paint is scraped off - as also can be seen? Should it be fixed before driving in rainy weather?

Oliver

[Mike E.]

Re: '04 Z06 - rocker panel mounting

Oliver,
I can't say for sure I understand your pictures....Those two pictures merge into one correct?...The shots are taken under the car looking out?

What my guess would be is that perhaps someone did not use a jack puck when lifting the car and the rocker panel molding is cracked then someone attempt a repair with maybe gray epoxy. I would doubt very much that is a factory repair

Is the car yellow?

Mike

[Paul D.]

Re: '04 Z06 - rocker panel mounting

Looks like JB Weld to me. I would say it was repaired by whoever broke it and car owner maybe never knew about it. Looks to be about where the "pucks" would go and would not be visible unless you were under the car. I doubt it was a "factory" repair. Chip.

[Oliver S.]

Re: '04 Z06 - rocker panel mounting

Mike, the upper picture is from the right side as a comparison. Yes, the view is to the outside and the car is yellow.

Oliver