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09-25-2006, 07:51 AM | #1 |
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frame repair
How do yall feel about frame repair(rust) I have a friend that knows where there is an 85ish 2wd swb chevy the body is supposed to be A1 with the exception of the rockers but the frame has some rot on one side(I'm guessing behind cab) so the bed isnt setting level.The truck ran when they parked it about 2 years ago(305,700r4)The engine would be changed in favor of 6.5 na diesel and possibly trans swapped for nv4500.I havent seen it but I believe that I could get it very cheaply.Would it be worth fooling with(I can weld and am currentaly working on getting my certificatons)or have I went off the deep end ?
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09-25-2006, 12:51 PM | #2 |
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Re: frame repair
Depends on how bad it really is. Realize that the frame is the mainstay of the vehicle. If that's not solid, you're gonna have major issues. By rot, are you meaning rusted clear through? That's not good if it is, and I'd just find a donor frame to use. Chances are if it's that bad, then there's more in the truck somewhere else. I'd thoroughly inspect the entire vehicle before purchase, topp to bottom.
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09-25-2006, 11:36 PM | #3 |
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Re: frame repair
i have bought 2 4X4 from Blue field that until I pulled the bed and cabs off didn't look bad. Getting another frame isn't that hard but to fix it right you might find a bunch of different spots with rust.
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09-27-2006, 04:27 PM | #4 | |
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Re: frame repair
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