|
07-27-2012, 09:08 PM
|
#1 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: jackson mo
Posts: 32
|
Rust Rust Rust
I have a jimmy and the thing is terrible rusty. honestly im going to have to replace/patch just about every panel. My question is am i going to better of patching it back together or try to find another one. I bought this truck for 2500 buck and i drive it all the time but once i start to restore it i think im going to be in for a pain in the ass.
Any thoughts or comments would be appricated |
|
|
|
07-27-2012, 09:39 PM
|
#2 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Marianna Arkansas
Posts: 7,280
|
Re: Rust Rust Rust
Are you sure ANY comments would be appreceated? Sorry, too easy. Patching can be an overwhelming job if you step back and realilize everything has to be cleaned up. If we are talking small panelsor pieces that are easily purchased or fabracated I would consider it. Where else are you gonna get a clean jimmy that you know the condition of the drivetrain as well as you do that one cause you drive it all the time. It is not a truck, that might be different as it would be easy to replace and it is cool but maybe not as much as the jimmy/blazer. Think if it the same way you would eat an elephant, one bite at a time. get one panel patched move on to the next, try not to take it all aprt until you have to or at least want to. A moving project is a lot more fun and motivating than a blocked up dust gatherer. Jim
|
|
|
|
|
07-27-2012, 11:27 PM
|
#3 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: jackson mo
Posts: 32
|
Re: Rust Rust Rust
well the drive train isnt a big deal bc i have a twin turbo 8.1l with an allison that im putting in it. But thats not my point there isnt a panel that doenst have to be replaced(entire floor, both quaters are shot from the top of the wheel openings down the rockers are gone the windshield frame is bad) when i say everything i mean everything so im just afriad that once i start to cut one panel out that the panel next to it wont have enough good metal to attach the new panel to. So i what im thinking is if i can sell it for what i got in it i could buy one in better shape but i just dont know how how much im going to save by doing so.
|
|
|
|
|
08-09-2012, 09:54 PM
|
#4 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: jackson mo
Posts: 32
|
Re: Rust Rust Rust
anymore thoughts
|
|
|
|
|
08-16-2012, 02:39 AM
|
#5 |
|
Registered User
 Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: OAKDALE, CALIFORNIA
Posts: 166
|
Re: Rust Rust Rust
what year?
come to calif and get a rustfree one and save a million hours of work. I might be able to help. |
|
|
|
|
08-16-2012, 10:07 AM
|
#6 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: huntington beach
Posts: 845
|
Re: Rust Rust Rust
pics?
|
|
|
|
|
08-25-2012, 01:46 PM
|
#7 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: jackson mo
Posts: 32
|
Re: Rust Rust Rust
Yeah I found a few on Cali but nobody will answer my calls
How do u think u can help Posted via Mobile Device |
|
|
|
|
08-26-2012, 08:26 PM
|
#8 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: OAKDALE, CALIFORNIA
Posts: 166
|
Re: Rust Rust Rust
I live here. if you tell me what your working with I can look local for you.
If you find something close to me I might be able to look at it be fore you commit to buy. I have shipped car alover the country. just 3 weeks ago 1 went to kansas. |
|
|
|
|
08-26-2012, 08:38 PM
|
#9 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: jackson mo
Posts: 32
|
Re: Rust Rust Rust
ok awesome basically im looking for a body or a roller im going tobuild a tube chassis and a custom interior so all i really need is a good tub and doors
|
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
