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02-24-2013, 11:16 AM
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Location: Des Moines, IA
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Advice wanted
Located a 72 that spent its entire life in the SW. Unrestored daily driver that still wears the original rubber floors. (I'm aware they breed rust) Owner has been very open with me and passed on many photos. Looking for a member that has extensive knowledge repairing the rocker box area. Have many pics of rockers and floor. I prefer to email pics as the Blazer is not yet mine.
Had a 72 in the mid 90's that was a solid original so this repair is uncharted territory. Looked at many threads prior to this post. The unknown under rockers worries me... Please pm your email. Any help is much appreciated. Posted via Mobile Device |
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02-24-2013, 12:31 PM
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Location: Central Coast California
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Re: Advice wanted
I'm no expert but the rear of the rocker box area is an special area of concern. I.e. "B" pillar area. There is a mix of body/rocker parts that very commonly rust out. My California Blazer had/has rust in that "B" pillar area. It seams that dirt/water/sand/particles can easily rest there and rust out.
The good news is that it is all fixable. Some specialty parts are sold by some of our member/vendors. If you can't see it and verify there is no rust...then you should probably assume there is. Other areas of rust to watch out for is the windshield header, under the top edge. And, look at the foot/cowl area. If it is an otherwise good/nice blazer, it may be worth the risk because it'll be hard to find a blazer without said rust issues....
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02-24-2013, 01:43 PM
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Re: Advice wanted
The pics Aaron sent me are a highly optioned, Ochre K/5 with Single wall top, 14 bolt conversion, aftermarket a/c, small block, etc.
The body shows rust through in the B pillar, rockers, rear of front fenders, doors... Lots of body work will be needed. Essentially, all the A and B pillars will need rust repair...and as we know, this will include the rocker boxes, inner and outer rockers, and part of the floor. Lots of work! Could be a great K/5 though...
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1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263
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02-24-2013, 02:23 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Des Moines, IA
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Re: Advice wanted
Thanks again Wil, your insight is much appreciated.
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02-24-2013, 02:28 PM
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Location: Brookings, SD
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Re: Advice wanted
Remember, rust is an iceberg, you only see the tip.
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