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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Pittsburg, CA
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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.
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The LuvShack Garage
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side)
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Re: Gotta fix what the DUI driver did ...
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.
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urban fourwheelin
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Seattle
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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.
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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Re: Gotta fix what the DUI driver did ...
Quote:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 Red72, where can you get a galvanized frame from?
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urban fourwheelin
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Re: Gotta fix what the DUI driver did ...
Quote:
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Re: Gotta fix what the DUI driver did ...
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…???
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72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com |
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urban fourwheelin
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Seattle
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Re: Gotta fix what the DUI driver did ...
they are aftermarket
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Brookings, SD
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Re: Gotta fix what the DUI driver did ...
teeitup had one on the board a week ago. I will try to find it.
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Central PA
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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.
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Brookings, SD
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Re: Gotta fix what the DUI driver did ...
Here is Randy's:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=218403
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: USA
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Re: Gotta fix what the DUI driver did ...
That jimmy sold.He dont have it anymore, read page 2
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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.
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: modesto CA
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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
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Pittsburg, CA
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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 |
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urban fourwheelin
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Seattle
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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.
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Pittsburg, CA
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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 |
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Pittsburg, CA
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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 ... |
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C10 Club Tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: White House, TN 37188
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Re: Gotta fix what the DUI driver did ...
Is tnblazerk5's jimmy still for sale??? That might work
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Richmond,Ks USA
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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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