Here's my work in progress (72 suburban)

[72steel]

Bad Turbo: Thanks, I have been working on the body for months.

Jim, The really bad rot is on the rocker panels and the frame mounts where they attatch to the body near the rocker panels. (maybe they are not called frame mounts?) I found a guy yesterday by my house that will repair the rot for around $300. Is that a good price?

on another note, he has a 1972 Chevy truck and wants to trade for my original grill and rims, what are these worth? He wants them for his complete restoration for the 72 truck and wants all original. I on the other hand do not care if everything is original. Grill and rims are in great shape. he offered the aftermarket grill and rims that he has in perfect shape. Should I do it and do I have leverage for him to lower his labor price?

Thanks,
eric

[72steel]

BTW, I will post pics later tonight or tomorrow of where the worst of it is.

[72LoBurb]

Originally Posted by 72steel

... he offered the aftermarket grill and rims that he has in perfect shape. Should I do it and do I have leverage for him to lower his labor price?

Thanks,
eric

If it is the chrome steel outer grill on his truck, stay away from it, they fit like crap. I have one on my 'burb and I will have to do some slicing and dicing to get a half-decent fit.
Keep your original, if it's nice...there's no fit like original parts!!

[72armyswbtruck]

Originally Posted by 72LoBurb

If it is the chrome steel outer grill on his truck, stay away from it, they fit like crap. I have one on my 'burb and I will have to do some slicing and dicing to get a half-decent fit.
Keep your original, if it's nice...there's no fit like original parts!!

I totally agree with you on this matter, however with that being said. You can still get an original one from GM for $450. Go to GM Parts direct.
I would do the trade and take his new replacement parts and sell them. Use that money and a little more for a new original part from GM. Maybe he will trade plus do the panel replacement work.

Oh Yeah and $300 bucks for the cutting, welding and parts sounds like a good deal if it is done correctly.

[Dave67]

Hey, 72 Steel, welcome!
On the bright side, your rust doesn't look any worse than mine did when I started. I just took the "learn as you do" method.
What part of the 'Burgh are you from?
Dave

[72steel]

Originally Posted by Dave67

Hey, 72 Steel, welcome!
On the bright side, your rust doesn't look any worse than mine did when I started. I just took the "learn as you do" method.
What part of the 'Burgh are you from?
Dave

Hey Dave, we are neighbors, I live in South Park near the high school.

[Dave67]

How 'bout that, huh?
I'm in the middle of Bethel, near the community center!

[72steel]

Originally Posted by Dave67

How 'bout that, huh?
I'm in the middle of Bethel, near the community center!

Small world! That's a sweet truck in your avatar, do you have a larger photo? Also, is there anywhere around here where I can find parts for my suburban?