Few questions regarding rusting rocker panels and grille inserts

[psilva8]

Just a few questions please...

I have a 2003 Montana that still runs very well, however, I'm suffering from the infamous rocker panels rusting that seems to plague every Montana on the road. It's pretty bad, and at this point, I'm not even sure if it can be repaired. I have seen other Montana's on the road with worse rusting than mine. My question is, if I only want to keep the van maybe a few more years, is it worth get repaired. Is it imperative to the structural integrity of the van? I don't want it to just fall apart. Anyone have a repair estimate for the work?

Further, I'm looking for the honeycomb inserts for the grille. I can find alot of full grille assemblies online but not just the honeycomb inserts. Does anyone know where I can get these?

Thanks for the help.

 

[melsg5]

The inner grille is still listed as available from GM, look at www.gmpartsdirect.com. On the rockers you have to have them checked at local shops for price and whether they are at the point of causing a structual problem. Hourly rates vary greatly within local areas and across the country.