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So.Cal.Chevy · 06-25-2015, 02:11 AM

I have a 72 Suburban 3/4 ton that I purchase from Northern Cali. I think it was used as a snow plow truck. Its has a lot of rust. It is even rusting around the support areas where it meets the frame, causing it to sink a little. My question is whether it is cheaper to find a clean tub or to have the rust repaired? I think I know the answer already, I hear that body work can be extremely expensive. I don't want a show truck, just a nice beach truck. My main concern is the support areas underneath. I have a opportunity to purchase a clean straight Burb for about 1K but then I have to calculate the cost of transplanting the body. I do not have my own shop so I would have to pay someone to do all the work in either situation. What would you do?

06-25-2015, 02:11 AM	#1
So.Cal.Chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 48	Need advice I have a 72 Suburban 3/4 ton that I purchase from Northern Cali. I think it was used as a snow plow truck. Its has a lot of rust. It is even rusting around the support areas where it meets the frame, causing it to sink a little. My question is whether it is cheaper to find a clean tub or to have the rust repaired? I think I know the answer already, I hear that body work can be extremely expensive. I don't want a show truck, just a nice beach truck. My main concern is the support areas underneath. I have a opportunity to purchase a clean straight Burb for about 1K but then I have to calculate the cost of transplanting the body. I do not have my own shop so I would have to pay someone to do all the work in either situation. What would you do? __________________ Jonathan: 1972 GMC 3/4ton Suburban 1972 Chevy K2500 Suburban 4x4(sold) 1972 Chevy Beauville Sports Van(sold)



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