well, I have a metal/fab guy who will help for free

. They part I am most concerned about is that side frame section, not the rocker panel itself unless the side frame rail is referred to as the rocker. I don't think it is though. I will finally be getting the 7 on to some wheel ramps this weekend so I will try and take pics. I have some horrible quality/angle pics but they might not help you guys understand it all that much. I'll post them up now anyway. check back on sunday night and I might have the better pics from the bottom of the car up here.
you guys know about POR-15? look it up if you don't. I will be using that and metal-ready (made by same company) to take care of the rust in those areas. then I will be using it on the entire bottom of the car after wire brushing and sanding a little. the rest isn't bad, just surface rust where the old protective coating is flaking off.
first 2 is the drivers rear rocker area, 2nd 2 are my front fender area.