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Pont406 · 09-09-2007, 08:54 PM

I took drivetrain out yesterday. Under battery box I found some rust on the inner fendrer. I dont see anymore rust but how bad is it? I might sell the truck now.

cory321 · 09-09-2007, 08:55 PM

Thats not bad at all.I wouldnt sell the truck if thats the only reason for wanting too

**jamie72** · 09-09-2007, 08:57 PM

yea you need to sell it... to me.

49m · 09-09-2007, 08:59 PM

are you calling that rust. My front fender well is gone under the battery bov

**Palf70Step** · 09-09-2007, 08:59 PM

That is very minor. It's not hard to fix that at all and cover it with some paint to keep it from getting worse. Neither of mine looked no where near that good when I started.

Pont406 · 09-09-2007, 09:00 PM

I am pissed, PO said no rust.

70c10swb · 09-09-2007, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Pont406

I am pissed, PO said no rust.

thats what mine said too

'68 longbed · 09-10-2007, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Pont406

I am pissed, PO said no rust.

not to be a smart azz , but is that seriously the only rust on the truck? I wouldn't have even noticed or paid attention to that. the p.o. prolly didn't notice either

sleepyboy · 09-10-2007, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Pont406

I am pissed, PO said no rust.

My no rust ebay truck resulted in 2 rockers, two floor pans; two cab corners; a whole floor under the gas tank; and a BUNCH of cowl welding.

cory321 · 09-09-2007, 09:01 PM

An inner fender isnt hard to replace at all. A new one is only 99 dollars and in california you probably could find some real nice used one at a junkyard for 25-50 dollars

1969k10stepside · 09-09-2007, 09:02 PM

That aint rust...you need to travel to central and north eastern US to see rust...
That could probably be fixed with the right amount of skill,or a replacement one for $40 cheapest,and better ones more expensive...
I wish my trucks had that little amount of rust..

cory321 · 09-09-2007, 09:03 PM

I think rockers and cab corners were options in ohio.lol

'68 longbed · 09-09-2007, 09:05 PM

i'd keep it if every panel looked like that! mine is in great shape...but my inner front fenders are pretty crusty

wibilly · 09-09-2007, 09:06 PM

yea that ain't rust thats patina that some people pay big money for if that the worst of it your a lucky man

Angelse68cal · 09-09-2007, 09:09 PM

Pont406 Post some pics of your truck so we can all judge the rust condition on it!

cory321 · 09-09-2007, 09:13 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254830

jott_06 · 09-09-2007, 09:28 PM

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I think rockers and cab corners were options in ohio.lol

Yeah i know what you mean. My 68 is pretty solid but its not a original ohio truck. I had a 87 s-10 though that was bought new in ohio and it was a one owner truck and with the doors shut you really couldnt see any rockers.

msgross · 09-09-2007, 09:33 PM

you California guys are pretty funny. I thought you said rust... all I see is a little brown metal, take a look at my build thread if you want rust. If you pull that inner fender i'll pay shipping so that you can send it to me. Mine are toast in that same area...

Longhorn Man · 09-09-2007, 11:57 PM

Like I've always said... you guys in Cali are spoiled when it comes to clean sheet metal.

Premium72 · 09-10-2007, 12:37 AM

po said no rust. and thier doesnt look like there was any. you got no problems dude. enjoy the truck.

72armyswbtruck · 09-10-2007, 01:08 AM

Now if someone put that one on ebay and said no rust, and that was al that it had when I bought it, boy would I consider myself lucky. I do understand however that the PO said NO RUST and you found RUST.

Bishops Trucks · 09-10-2007, 04:47 AM

Nothing wrong with that. Replace the inner fender and move on to other parts.

68c-10 · 09-10-2007, 07:46 AM

Man that makes me sick!

My truck is ready for its 2nd set of rockers and my inner fenders look worse than that. Everyone around here says my truck looks nice! My truck has only been in ohio sense the late 70s and it is in good shape per ohio standards. It only needs a inner fender, core support, inner kick pannels and the rockers replaced and it will be rust free.

Oh and my rust is rust holes not surface rust

cdowns · 09-10-2007, 10:16 AM

send it to the chrusher not worth anything

OLDIRON69 · 09-10-2007, 11:35 AM

I didn't know the inner fender went down that far....

Really man, that is minor corrosion, not rust and I'm in Texas!

Buy a quart of POR 15 and coat it, it will never rust again.

09-09-2007, 08:54 PM	#1
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	rust, should I sell the truck? I took drivetrain out yesterday. Under battery box I found some rust on the inner fendrer. I dont see anymore rust but how bad is it? I might sell the truck now. Attached Images Last edited by Pont406; 09-09-2007 at 08:58 PM.

09-09-2007, 08:55 PM	#2
cory321 Problem Child Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kettering Ohio Posts: 1,248	Re: rust, should I sell the truck? Thats not bad at all.I wouldnt sell the truck if thats the only reason for wanting too __________________ 1972 gmc sierra grande 350/350 a/c soon`to get a new 350 I Survived Norwood

09-09-2007, 08:57 PM	#3
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: rust, should I sell the truck? yea you need to sell it... to me. __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

09-09-2007, 08:59 PM	#4
49m Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Turners Station,Ky Posts: 842	Re: rust, should I sell the truck? are you calling that rust. My front fender well is gone under the battery bov

09-09-2007, 08:59 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: rust, should I sell the truck? That is very minor. It's not hard to fix that at all and cover it with some paint to keep it from getting worse. Neither of mine looked no where near that good when I started. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-09-2007, 09:00 PM	#6
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: rust, should I sell the truck? I am pissed, PO said no rust.

09-09-2007, 09:01 PM	#10
cory321 Problem Child Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kettering Ohio Posts: 1,248	Re: rust, should I sell the truck? An inner fender isnt hard to replace at all. A new one is only 99 dollars and in california you probably could find some real nice used one at a junkyard for 25-50 dollars __________________ 1972 gmc sierra grande 350/350 a/c soon`to get a new 350 I Survived Norwood

09-09-2007, 09:02 PM	#11
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: rust, should I sell the truck? That aint rust...you need to travel to central and north eastern US to see rust... That could probably be fixed with the right amount of skill,or a replacement one for $40 cheapest,and better ones more expensive... I wish my trucks had that little amount of rust.. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 09-09-2007 at 09:03 PM.

09-09-2007, 09:03 PM	#12
cory321 Problem Child Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kettering Ohio Posts: 1,248	Re: rust, should I sell the truck? I think rockers and cab corners were options in ohio.lol __________________ 1972 gmc sierra grande 350/350 a/c soon`to get a new 350 I Survived Norwood

09-09-2007, 09:05 PM	#13
'68 longbed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mississippi Posts: 181	Re: rust, should I sell the truck? i'd keep it if every panel looked like that! mine is in great shape...but my inner front fenders are pretty crusty __________________ "spiiiider pig, spiiiiider pig, does whatever spiiiider pig does. "

09-09-2007, 09:06 PM	#14
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: rust, should I sell the truck? yea that ain't rust thats patina that some people pay big money for if that the worst of it your a lucky man __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

09-09-2007, 09:09 PM	#15
Angelse68cal Cochino_Racing_909 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: California Posts: 280	Re: rust, should I sell the truck? Pont406 Post some pics of your truck so we can all judge the rust condition on it!

09-09-2007, 09:13 PM	#16
cory321 Problem Child Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kettering Ohio Posts: 1,248	Re: rust, should I sell the truck? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254830 __________________ 1972 gmc sierra grande 350/350 a/c soon`to get a new 350 I Survived Norwood

09-09-2007, 09:33 PM	#18
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: rust, should I sell the truck? you California guys are pretty funny. I thought you said rust... all I see is a little brown metal, take a look at my build thread if you want rust. If you pull that inner fender i'll pay shipping so that you can send it to me. Mine are toast in that same area... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

09-09-2007, 11:57 PM	#19
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09-10-2007, 12:37 AM	#20
Premium72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Rica Ga Posts: 889	Re: rust, should I sell the truck? po said no rust. and thier doesnt look like there was any. you got no problems dude. enjoy the truck. __________________ WombatFire, Art-Design-MADNESS Follow My Build and Adventures on Instagram

09-10-2007, 01:08 AM	#21
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: rust, should I sell the truck? Now if someone put that one on ebay and said no rust, and that was al that it had when I bought it, boy would I consider myself lucky. I do understand however that the PO said NO RUST and you found RUST. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

09-10-2007, 04:47 AM	#22
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: rust, should I sell the truck? Nothing wrong with that. Replace the inner fender and move on to other parts. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

09-10-2007, 07:46 AM	#23
68c-10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ashtabula, Ohio Posts: 105	Re: rust, should I sell the truck? Man that makes me sick! My truck is ready for its 2nd set of rockers and my inner fenders look worse than that. Everyone around here says my truck looks nice! My truck has only been in ohio sense the late 70s and it is in good shape per ohio standards. It only needs a inner fender, core support, inner kick pannels and the rockers replaced and it will be rust free. Oh and my rust is rust holes not surface rust __________________ 68 Chevy C-10 custom, 350,4bbl, serp belt swap, th400, 5 lug disk conversion, added honda seats and factory tach. 71 Gremlin X, 360, t-5, 8 3/4 rear, and dodge dakota seats. 82 Spirit, 4.0,ax-15, 8.8 rear and sti bucket seats

09-10-2007, 10:16 AM	#24
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: rust, should I sell the truck? send it to the chrusher not worth anything __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-10-2007, 11:35 AM	#25
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: rust, should I sell the truck? I didn't know the inner fender went down that far.... Really man, that is minor corrosion, not rust and I'm in Texas! Buy a quart of POR 15 and coat it, it will never rust again. __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd Last edited by OLDIRON69; 09-10-2007 at 11:37 AM.

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