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wiski · 01-05-2007, 07:15 PM

Several months ago, my girlfriend's '72 K5 was hit by a drunk and totaled. (See avatar) She just got her settlement from the insurance company we're ready to start fixing the damage. The two pieces that need to be replaced are the front passenger-side fender well (battery leaked and ate through it after the crash) and the frame. I'm getting nervous about this work mostly because I'm having a tough time finding a frame. I'd rather not have to find another truck to remove it from. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to find a frame? I've heard rumors that they are still made and would rather get a new frame if possible.

--Jonathan

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-05-2007, 07:43 PM

New frame? only through a custom building / fab shop, an OE frame is
not available IIRC, Keep an eye on the parts board & craiglist, they are
out there, not sure what you're going to have to $ for one, good luck.

RED72blazer · 01-05-2007, 08:01 PM

I'm sure youi could fine an old k5 frame or rolling chassis for pretty cheap I know member Teeitup had one for sale a month or so ago. I would think a 4 wheel frame would be easy to find since so many people convert to 2 wheel drive.

71swb4x4 · 01-05-2007, 08:22 PM

teeitup had one on the board a week ago. I will try to find it.

Critter · 01-05-2007, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

New frame? only through a custom building / fab shop, an OE frame is
not available IIRC, Keep an eye on the parts board & craiglist, they are
out there, not sure what you're going to have to $ for one, good luck.

Look at post #14 from this thread

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935

Red72, where can you get a galvanized frame from?

msgross · 01-05-2007, 09:37 PM

I know that you can have a frame galvanized...like chromed but they dip it differently I guess.

71swb4x4 · 01-05-2007, 09:40 PM

Here is Randy's:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=218403

1969k10stepside · 01-05-2007, 10:39 PM

That jimmy sold.He dont have it anymore, read page 2

**jamie72** · 01-06-2007, 12:07 AM

i know if you were closer it would be easy to fix you up with a frame.

RED72blazer · 01-06-2007, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Critter

Look at post #14 from this thread

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935

Red72, where can you get a galvanized frame from?

sorry, I was talking about Land Rovers.

Critter · 01-08-2007, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RED72blazer

sorry, I was talking about Land Rovers.

Oh, that makes sense after I re-red the post. Still though, who makes them for Rovers? Aftermarket or Rover themselves? Maybe if enough people send in asking for a Chevy frame they would…???

RED72blazer · 01-09-2007, 04:13 AM

they are aftermarket

pharcyde05 · 01-10-2007, 02:01 PM

how much of the frame is damaged you might be able to just replace the areas that are not repairable

wiski · 01-10-2007, 08:00 PM

I've been watching this thread and replying to PMs and wanted to say thanks to those who've helped point me in the in all the right directions. I'm thrilled to say that I've found a frame, and thankfully its less than 50 miles from my house. It comes with the shackles from Colorado K5, and to be honest I have no idea what that means. Anyone have any ideas?

Pharcyde05: The rear bumper has been pushed under the car and the front left side has a crack where the steering box would go. We discussed cutting out the rear part of the fame and doing a rollpan, but my girlfriend likes her rear bumper (not that I blame her

)

I'm THINKING about having the frame finished in some way (Rhino-lining???) Any thoughts or am I just blowing wads of money on something that we don't REALLY need. (this truck won't be for any serious off-roading)

--Jonathan

RED72blazer · 01-10-2007, 09:25 PM

[QUOTE=
I'm THINKING about having the frame finished in some way (Rhino-lining???) Any thoughts or am I just blowing wads of money on something that we don't REALLY need. (this truck won't be for any serious off-roading)

--Jonathan[/QUOTE]

Or powder coated, though it chips really easy, I wouldn't coat it with bedliner. I think I would just go por15...if it was mine.

wiski · 01-10-2007, 09:46 PM

Wow! That stuff looks wicked! I'll have to do more research, but it looks like a strong contender (especially since I can do it myself) Anyone have experiance with it ... RED72? Anything I should know (I've already read the directions "for people who don't read directions" (it was calling to me for some strange reason)!

Is this something that COULD be shot in my buddy's paint booth?

--Jonathan

wiski · 01-10-2007, 09:50 PM

Forget that last question ... http://www.por15.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1531/.f says yes you can ...

hmmm I wonder how much I'd need to conver an entire blazer frame ...

5150 · 01-12-2007, 11:19 PM

Is tnblazerk5's jimmy still for sale??? That might work

mtnbutch · 01-13-2007, 01:13 AM

I am not sure where you are located but i have a perfect 1972 K% Blazer CST frame from my parts truck rolling with a title and transfer case is needed very straight and rust free in Kansas

01-05-2007, 07:43 PM	#2
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01-05-2007, 08:01 PM	#3
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: Gotta fix what the DUI driver did ... I'm sure youi could fine an old k5 frame or rolling chassis for pretty cheap I know member Teeitup had one for sale a month or so ago. I would think a 4 wheel frame would be easy to find since so many people convert to 2 wheel drive. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

01-05-2007, 08:22 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Gotta fix what the DUI driver did ... teeitup had one on the board a week ago. I will try to find it. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-05-2007, 09:37 PM	#6
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Gotta fix what the DUI driver did ... I know that you can have a frame galvanized...like chromed but they dip it differently I guess.

01-05-2007, 09:40 PM	#7
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Gotta fix what the DUI driver did ... Here is Randy's: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=218403 __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-05-2007, 07:15 PM	#1
wiski Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pittsburg, CA Posts: 12	Gotta fix what the DUI driver did ... Several months ago, my girlfriend's '72 K5 was hit by a drunk and totaled. (See avatar) She just got her settlement from the insurance company we're ready to start fixing the damage. The two pieces that need to be replaced are the front passenger-side fender well (battery leaked and ate through it after the crash) and the frame. I'm getting nervous about this work mostly because I'm having a tough time finding a frame. I'd rather not have to find another truck to remove it from. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to find a frame? I've heard rumors that they are still made and would rather get a new frame if possible. --Jonathan

01-05-2007, 10:39 PM	#8
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: Gotta fix what the DUI driver did ... That jimmy sold.He dont have it anymore, read page 2 Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 01-05-2007 at 10:39 PM.

01-06-2007, 12:07 AM	#9
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,836	Re: Gotta fix what the DUI driver did ... i know if you were closer it would be easy to fix you up with a frame. __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

01-09-2007, 04:13 AM	#12
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: Gotta fix what the DUI driver did ... they are aftermarket __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

01-10-2007, 02:01 PM	#13
pharcyde05 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: modesto CA Posts: 239	Re: Gotta fix what the DUI driver did ... how much of the frame is damaged you might be able to just replace the areas that are not repairable __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2461088

01-10-2007, 08:00 PM	#14
wiski Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pittsburg, CA Posts: 12	Re: Gotta fix what the DUI driver did ... I've been watching this thread and replying to PMs and wanted to say thanks to those who've helped point me in the in all the right directions. I'm thrilled to say that I've found a frame, and thankfully its less than 50 miles from my house. It comes with the shackles from Colorado K5, and to be honest I have no idea what that means. Anyone have any ideas? Pharcyde05: The rear bumper has been pushed under the car and the front left side has a crack where the steering box would go. We discussed cutting out the rear part of the fame and doing a rollpan, but my girlfriend likes her rear bumper (not that I blame her ) I'm THINKING about having the frame finished in some way (Rhino-lining???) Any thoughts or am I just blowing wads of money on something that we don't REALLY need. (this truck won't be for any serious off-roading) --Jonathan

01-10-2007, 09:25 PM	#15
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: Gotta fix what the DUI driver did ... [QUOTE= I'm THINKING about having the frame finished in some way (Rhino-lining???) Any thoughts or am I just blowing wads of money on something that we don't REALLY need. (this truck won't be for any serious off-roading) --Jonathan[/QUOTE] Or powder coated, though it chips really easy, I wouldn't coat it with bedliner. I think I would just go por15...if it was mine. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

01-10-2007, 09:46 PM	#16
wiski Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pittsburg, CA Posts: 12	Re: Gotta fix what the DUI driver did ... Wow! That stuff looks wicked! I'll have to do more research, but it looks like a strong contender (especially since I can do it myself) Anyone have experiance with it ... RED72? Anything I should know (I've already read the directions "for people who don't read directions" (it was calling to me for some strange reason)! Is this something that COULD be shot in my buddy's paint booth? --Jonathan

01-10-2007, 09:50 PM	#17
wiski Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pittsburg, CA Posts: 12	Re: Gotta fix what the DUI driver did ... Forget that last question ... http://www.por15.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1531/.f says yes you can ... hmmm I wonder how much I'd need to conver an entire blazer frame ...

01-12-2007, 11:19 PM	#18
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01-13-2007, 01:13 AM	#19
mtnbutch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Richmond,Ks USA Posts: 24	Re: Gotta fix what the DUI driver did ... I am not sure where you are located but i have a perfect 1972 K% Blazer CST frame from my parts truck rolling with a title and transfer case is needed very straight and rust free in Kansas

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