And after some fitting and minimal shaping, the rocker is in. I kind of hopped around while welding, to dissipate heat and ensure the rocker wasnt getting out-of-whack during the job. It fits well - the rocker to cab corner area is a bit off, but none more than the factory would have been, so Im okay with it. The intent with the truck comes down to the word 'close'. I want it all close, too clean and it would be out of place, this is a patina-drive-anywhere truck, not a show stopper.
Im happy with it all.
Also, burned in the front floor pan and kick panel, I need to grind it down, which Ill do on one of my grind-days.