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zst85 · 07-24-2014, 10:11 PM

Hi guys, so about three weeks ago i bought an 82 crewcab chevy dually with intentions to swap in a duramax and nv4500. Well sunday i let my dad borrow the truck to do some stuff and the truck ended up catching fire from a carb backfire and it burned through whole front clip and cab.
Im wondering if its worth fixing i know a guy that has a 85 suburban for sale for 1200 bucks thats in good shape to fix most of the truck my question is would that fire have warped the pillars or structure of the cab? also would the dents that formed on the cab between the doors and dents in front of the markers be able to be pulled out?

zst85 · 07-24-2014, 10:16 PM

here are some more pics cant see it but in front of the markers there is dents now.

Nin92 · 07-24-2014, 10:34 PM

Wow I'm sorry for your luck! If I was in your shoes I would call it a loss. Once sheet metal gets hot it expands and contorts way out of shape. It got hot enough to melt the glass so the metal surely is weakened/warped. How long was the truck on fire for?

zst85 · 07-24-2014, 10:38 PM

Um if i had to guess i would say maybe a good 5-8 mins before the fire department got there and put it out. It happened right in town so wasnt on fire for to long ig it could have been longer. Really sucks ive been looking for this truck since i was 15 lol and dont even get to drive it more then 3 times and its gone..

Nin92 · 07-24-2014, 10:45 PM

I feel for ya! If I were you I would go find a roller 2wd crew cab and put it on the 4x4 frame you have. All you need is a cab and front clip. Besides just think of it as an excuse to get the Duramax swap underway sooner!

meatwagon83 · 07-24-2014, 10:46 PM

put a different body on it

zst85 · 07-24-2014, 10:48 PM

yeah true but thing is i havent found **** around where i live. lol that is why it took so long to find this one these usually only come up for sale like once a year :/ ive seen one more like it in great falls, mt but he wants 2100 for it which i dont have after taking the hit on this truck which sucks.

Nin92 · 07-24-2014, 10:53 PM

A two wheel drive 3+3 shouldn't be too hard to come by. Might check the wrecking yards to see if they have a crew cab that you could use.

anubisani · 07-25-2014, 01:46 AM

WHY DONT YOU PUT THE SUBURBAN BODY ON THIS FRAME, sorry didn't realize caps was on

DBLSPRT68 · 07-25-2014, 05:15 AM

Sorry for your loss!

The way I see it, you still have the truck you wanted. The frame/chassis is what makes the truck. Find another crew cab body, and go from there. You can get an early start on the engine swap, by removing that burnt body and scrapping it. Just a minor set back!

79Betty · 07-25-2014, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DBLSPRT68

Sorry for your loss!

The way I see it, you still have the truck you wanted. The frame/chassis is what makes the truck. Find another crew cab body, and go from there. You can get an early start on the engine swap, by removing that burnt body and scrapping it. Just a minor set back!

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Mr.Chevy4x4 · 07-25-2014, 08:40 AM

I agree with the above posts. The cab is not worth fooling with in my opinion. Too much heat distortion and rust will always be a problem with it. Search for a better cab, and doors are easily sourced from a suburban.

Sorry for your loss! I think the chassis is worth the rebuild.

Mike

07-24-2014, 10:11 PM	#1
zst85 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Culbertson, Mt Posts: 100	82 chevy 3+3 worth fixing Hi guys, so about three weeks ago i bought an 82 crewcab chevy dually with intentions to swap in a duramax and nv4500. Well sunday i let my dad borrow the truck to do some stuff and the truck ended up catching fire from a carb backfire and it burned through whole front clip and cab. Im wondering if its worth fixing i know a guy that has a 85 suburban for sale for 1200 bucks thats in good shape to fix most of the truck my question is would that fire have warped the pillars or structure of the cab? also would the dents that formed on the cab between the doors and dents in front of the markers be able to be pulled out? Attached Images

07-24-2014, 10:16 PM	#2
zst85 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Culbertson, Mt Posts: 100	Re: 82 chevy 3+3 worth fixing here are some more pics cant see it but in front of the markers there is dents now. Attached Images

07-24-2014, 10:34 PM	#3
Nin92 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 94	Re: 82 chevy 3+3 worth fixing Wow I'm sorry for your luck! If I was in your shoes I would call it a loss. Once sheet metal gets hot it expands and contorts way out of shape. It got hot enough to melt the glass so the metal surely is weakened/warped. How long was the truck on fire for? __________________ My Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564420

07-24-2014, 10:38 PM	#4
zst85 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Culbertson, Mt Posts: 100	Re: 82 chevy 3+3 worth fixing Um if i had to guess i would say maybe a good 5-8 mins before the fire department got there and put it out. It happened right in town so wasnt on fire for to long ig it could have been longer. Really sucks ive been looking for this truck since i was 15 lol and dont even get to drive it more then 3 times and its gone..

07-24-2014, 10:45 PM	#5
Nin92 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 94	Re: 82 chevy 3+3 worth fixing I feel for ya! If I were you I would go find a roller 2wd crew cab and put it on the 4x4 frame you have. All you need is a cab and front clip. Besides just think of it as an excuse to get the Duramax swap underway sooner! __________________ My Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564420

07-24-2014, 10:46 PM	#6
meatwagon83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Preble county ohio Posts: 1,914	Re: 82 chevy 3+3 worth fixing put a different body on it __________________ "DON'T TOUCH THE TRIM!!"-Early Kyler

07-24-2014, 10:48 PM	#7
zst85 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Culbertson, Mt Posts: 100	Re: 82 chevy 3+3 worth fixing yeah true but thing is i havent found **** around where i live. lol that is why it took so long to find this one these usually only come up for sale like once a year :/ ive seen one more like it in great falls, mt but he wants 2100 for it which i dont have after taking the hit on this truck which sucks.

07-24-2014, 10:53 PM	#8
Nin92 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 94	Re: 82 chevy 3+3 worth fixing A two wheel drive 3+3 shouldn't be too hard to come by. Might check the wrecking yards to see if they have a crew cab that you could use. __________________ My Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564420

07-25-2014, 01:46 AM	#9
anubisani Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: homestead florida Posts: 312	Re: 82 chevy 3+3 worth fixing WHY DONT YOU PUT THE SUBURBAN BODY ON THIS FRAME, sorry didn't realize caps was on

07-25-2014, 05:15 AM	#10
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: 82 chevy 3+3 worth fixing Sorry for your loss! The way I see it, you still have the truck you wanted. The frame/chassis is what makes the truck. Find another crew cab body, and go from there. You can get an early start on the engine swap, by removing that burnt body and scrapping it. Just a minor set back! __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

07-25-2014, 08:40 AM	#12
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: 82 chevy 3+3 worth fixing I agree with the above posts. The cab is not worth fooling with in my opinion. Too much heat distortion and rust will always be a problem with it. Search for a better cab, and doors are easily sourced from a suburban. Sorry for your loss! I think the chassis is worth the rebuild. Mike __________________ All things Chevy truck: 1986 SWB "Jolene" boosted 5.3/4l80e project



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