1972 suburban / rust repair in Pac NW - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

carterb · 07-01-2005, 02:34 PM

I have a 1972 surburban we picked up a couple years ago. It is in great overall shape but has rust issues in the sills, a few body mounts, and above the rear bumper. I have neither the time or knowlege to graft in new metal.
I'm looking for references for any shops in the NW I can take it to to get a quote on replacing the affected areas.
Do brand name collission centers even do this kind of work or will I be calling hot-rod & custom shops?
I'm in Lynnwood, WA. Any help would be appreciated.

I'm ready to start building this truck but I need to start with a solid platform.
Thanks in advance!
--carter

*newin72* · 07-01-2005, 02:59 PM

sorry can't help, but just wanted to comment on how good your burb looks!!

bagged91 · 07-01-2005, 04:38 PM

You would be better off going to a "rod shop" to have those few area's fixed. A production shop will not want to take the time to do it and their attitude towards it will most certainly reflect in the estimate. The rockers & floor braces are one thing to fix but the panel under the tailgate isn't made new so patches will need to be fabbed.

Good Luck!
Joe

carterb · 07-01-2005, 04:48 PM

Thanks! That's what stepping back a few feet will do for you! : )
It really is a good truck. I'd like to hold on to it, the quotes will tell me if I can or if I need to go shopping for a truck someone else has already spent an arm and a leg on fixing...
--carter

bagged91 · 07-01-2005, 10:51 PM

If that's the only issues with the truck and your not sure how to do it, take a bodywork class at the local votech school. It will be a hell of a lot cheaper and you get to do the work yourself while your there with thier equipment...(Another notch in your belt...)

Livrat · 07-03-2005, 02:35 AM

Hi Carter,
I sent you a PM..
Mark
livrat@aol.com

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-03-2005, 01:40 PM

I would suggest "COB WEB" Specialties. (Rod & Custom Fabrication) They are in Edgewood, WA. I have seen there work before and after paint and all I can say is it is Awsome!! I delivered some 58 Chevy parts to them the other day and took a look at their work. I was looking at the bare metal and you couldn't even tell where the repairs were. Everything is end but welded and no overlaps!! You should give them a shout. The owners name is Scott Wright and their number is (253) 841-7301 WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

57cccc · 07-04-2005, 10:10 PM

Don't take it to Retro Rods!

stllookn · 07-05-2005, 01:54 AM

57cccc, Tell me about Retro Rods, I have seen some of their finished products at the Seattle Roadster show and I thought they looked pretty good. I am interested in anything you know about their work. Tnanks in advance.

57cccc · 07-05-2005, 02:51 AM

One of the cars was probably my 57 convertible that you saw at the show. Body and paint was great but the owner threw the rest of it together for the show and never finished it or stood behind his work. He's since ran the body man off. I'll never go there again. Feel free to call for details if you'd like 360-691-7254. Bruce

grebus1 · 07-06-2005, 05:46 PM

CarterB, it was my experience about 2 years ago that the majority of the collision centers will not work on anything this old. I found a shop that I was mostly pleased with in Woodinville called Advanced Auto Body. It's basically a 2 man shop and they do good work at a decent price (I wasn't looking for show quality). They replaced both lower rear quarters and one tailight section (patch panels) on my Burb and did the partial paint work. Les Schwab had backed a shop truck into the rear corner, and I had the other areas fixed while it was in the shop.

07-01-2005, 02:34 PM	#1
carterb Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 50	1972 suburban / rust repair in Pac NW I have a 1972 surburban we picked up a couple years ago. It is in great overall shape but has rust issues in the sills, a few body mounts, and above the rear bumper. I have neither the time or knowlege to graft in new metal. I'm looking for references for any shops in the NW I can take it to to get a quote on replacing the affected areas. Do brand name collission centers even do this kind of work or will I be calling hot-rod & custom shops? I'm in Lynnwood, WA. Any help would be appreciated. I'm ready to start building this truck but I need to start with a solid platform. Thanks in advance! --carter Attached Images

07-01-2005, 04:38 PM	#3
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	You would be better off going to a "rod shop" to have those few area's fixed. A production shop will not want to take the time to do it and their attitude towards it will most certainly reflect in the estimate. The rockers & floor braces are one thing to fix but the panel under the tailgate isn't made new so patches will need to be fabbed. Good Luck! Joe __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

07-01-2005, 10:51 PM	#5
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	If that's the only issues with the truck and your not sure how to do it, take a bodywork class at the local votech school. It will be a hell of a lot cheaper and you get to do the work yourself while your there with thier equipment...(Another notch in your belt...) __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

07-03-2005, 01:40 PM	#7
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	I would suggest "COB WEB" Specialties. (Rod & Custom Fabrication) They are in Edgewood, WA. I have seen there work before and after paint and all I can say is it is Awsome!! I delivered some 58 Chevy parts to them the other day and took a look at their work. I was looking at the bare metal and you couldn't even tell where the repairs were. Everything is end but welded and no overlaps!! You should give them a shout. The owners name is Scott Wright and their number is (253) 841-7301 WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-04-2005, 10:10 PM	#8
57cccc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 9	rust repair in PAC NW Don't take it to Retro Rods! __________________ 57cccc

07-01-2005, 02:59 PM	#2
newin72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Texas Posts: 545	sorry can't help, but just wanted to comment on how good your burb looks!!

07-01-2005, 04:48 PM	#4
carterb Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 50	Thanks! That's what stepping back a few feet will do for you! : ) It really is a good truck. I'd like to hold on to it, the quotes will tell me if I can or if I need to go shopping for a truck someone else has already spent an arm and a leg on fixing... --carter

07-03-2005, 02:35 AM	#6
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Hi Carter, I sent you a PM.. Mark livrat@aol.com

07-05-2005, 01:54 AM	#9
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	57cccc, Tell me about Retro Rods, I have seen some of their finished products at the Seattle Roadster show and I thought they looked pretty good. I am interested in anything you know about their work. Tnanks in advance. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

07-05-2005, 02:51 AM	#10
57cccc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 9	Retro Rods One of the cars was probably my 57 convertible that you saw at the show. Body and paint was great but the owner threw the rest of it together for the show and never finished it or stood behind his work. He's since ran the body man off. I'll never go there again. Feel free to call for details if you'd like 360-691-7254. Bruce __________________ 57cccc

07-06-2005, 05:46 PM	#11
grebus1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 322	CarterB, it was my experience about 2 years ago that the majority of the collision centers will not work on anything this old. I found a shop that I was mostly pleased with in Woodinville called Advanced Auto Body. It's basically a 2 man shop and they do good work at a decent price (I wasn't looking for show quality). They replaced both lower rear quarters and one tailight section (patch panels) on my Burb and did the partial paint work. Les Schwab had backed a shop truck into the rear corner, and I had the other areas fixed while it was in the shop. __________________ '72 Chevy Suburban Custom Deluxe 10, 402/TH400

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