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Aunt-Jemima · 06-29-2009, 11:04 PM

This used to be my sisters truck and she wrecked it. Im debating on what do to, it pretty much needs a whole new front clip, motor trans. The cab is pretty rust free (besides the rockers). I really like 1/2 tons because they ride so much better and they are sportier. But if its not worth it im getting rid of it.

unreconstructed1 · 06-29-2009, 11:10 PM

if it was mine, i'd fix it

67ChevyRedneck · 06-29-2009, 11:12 PM

Doesn't look bad at all... any frame damage?

Aunt-Jemima · 06-29-2009, 11:15 PM

Aunt-Jemima · 06-29-2009, 11:16 PM

im sorry you cant really see it but the front of the frame is bent.

**fine69** · 06-29-2009, 11:54 PM

Part it.

Honestly you would need to replace the whole frame.

Cant be that hard to find one in Iowa.

Aunt-Jemima · 06-29-2009, 11:59 PM

Would i be able to just send it to a frame shop to get it straighened? And its hard to find a cheap one lol

**GruntMoanCough** · 06-30-2009, 01:02 AM

Yes the frame can be repaired but, the problem is that the front horns have been cut off. I would figure at least a thousand dollars to repair. While it's on the trailer take it to some bodyshops for estimates.
The best thing to do IMO, would be to find a frame, clean it up and start building a truck out of it. you've got a lot of good parts to start with.

BHyatt · 06-30-2009, 01:28 AM

There has to be a "go to" guy in your area whose primary business is frame repair. He is the guy who straightens frames for all of the body shops in the area and is usually affordable. Find him then take the truck which is already on a trailer to him and get an estimate with you providing parts. He can tell you what is necessary probably a front clip and some frame horns cut-off at a local junk yard.

Cost?

Depends on the guy and how much straightening is required. There is one of these guys close to me that would probably straighten the frame in a couple days and install the doghouse to insure fit for less than $500.

**fine69** · 06-30-2009, 09:50 AM

Longbed frames are cheap. I just sold a nice one a couple nights ago for $100

You would spend much more time and money repairing that one.

VanceH · 06-30-2009, 10:48 AM

Nice tailgate!!!!

GASWAGON · 06-30-2009, 10:51 AM

I would Find a frame and fix it.

Aunt-Jemima · 06-30-2009, 05:44 PM

Thanks for all the help guys! and the tailgate is just about the only thing that doesnt have any damage to it

and really at this point im debating on whether to just find a whole nother truck with maybe a bad cab and just swap out all the good peices onto another one. I think i priced this truck out on lmc for everything to fix it besides motor/trans to around $3000

brak · 06-30-2009, 06:27 PM

I actually have a Long frame sitting in my driveway i need to get rid of.
if you want it, make me an offer

gonna call the scrapman if i cant find anybody to take it

Aunt-Jemima · 06-30-2009, 07:08 PM

I would but unless you would let it sit there till after october i doubt i could get it sorry MN is a little farther than i can go right now

mycool72 · 06-30-2009, 08:53 PM

That thing is tweaked! I'd use it for parts on another truck or part it out for others-nothing more.

tim21391 · 06-30-2009, 09:01 PM

there is chassis on here for sale i seen a few before..

Sully 2-72 · 06-30-2009, 10:51 PM

There is a frame on Des Moines craigslist right now. I just happened to see it. It says it is in Altoona. That should be pretty close.

brak · 07-01-2009, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Aunt-Jemima

I would but unless you would let it sit there till after october i doubt i could get it sorry MN is a little farther than i can go right now

no prob, just figured i'd throw it out there. would rather give it to a member if it meant it could be put back on the road. It absolutely sickens me to junk perfectly good parts.

maybe you should check with LockDoc, he's not too far from DesMoines (in montezuma), and usually has a line on parts. I got my short frame from him.

**LockDoc** · 07-01-2009, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brak

maybe you should check with LockDoc, he's not too far from DesMoines (in montezuma), and usually has a line on parts. I got my short frame from him.

Thanks for the plug Clyde. The only thing I have that I want to get rid of right now is a 3/4 ton frame. I think Bob 68327 might have a 1/2 ton frame. He is in Newton.

LockDoc

Aunt-Jemima · 07-02-2009, 04:17 PM

Ive talked to bob and he has one i could get from him but i think now im just going to get a whole truck because i need a whole front clip and bed side. And a bunch of little stuff

BP68 · 07-30-2009, 03:28 PM

Looks like a good start to a SWB conversion. Get another frame get it clean and built up, then start cab and body panels. My 68 is made up of a swb frame and 2 other trucks.

mclairmo · 07-30-2009, 05:55 PM

Part it out, frame and body are junk, except the tailgate. Keep what you need and sell the rest.

Rob H. · 07-30-2009, 07:54 PM

Man you Cali guys sure call some solid trucks junk, don't mean any offense, just you should try fixing what we have here in the rust belt. A few dings and rocker rust are far from junk!
Oh now that, I'm done preachin' Aunt Jamima, sounds like a good idea to me finding another and using the two to make a good one.

mclairmo · 07-31-2009, 01:16 AM

I'm not offended, I haaaaate rust. I figure, why should I deal with it if I don't have to and I have a welder. I've replaced quarter panels, taillight panels, patch panels, etc. but I would not choose to do those things if I could avoid it. I've never replaced a rocker or a cab corner and hope I never will. In this case, however, you have a rusty cab, munched front end, bed has been pushed into the cab, frame horns are cut and frame is bent. That equals junk to me. Strip it of anything decent and junk the rest.

06-29-2009, 11:04 PM	#1
Aunt-Jemima Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Des Moines, IOWA Posts: 109	Wrecked 72 This used to be my sisters truck and she wrecked it. Im debating on what do to, it pretty much needs a whole new front clip, motor trans. The cab is pretty rust free (besides the rockers). I really like 1/2 tons because they ride so much better and they are sportier. But if its not worth it im getting rid of it. __________________ 1969 c20 350/th350(shift kit) A/C cab custom headers and exhaust 1972 c10 307/th350 (wrecked) possibly selling Last edited by Aunt-Jemima; 06-29-2009 at 11:05 PM. Reason: liscense plate

06-29-2009, 11:10 PM	#2
unreconstructed1 nec absolutum Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 223	Re: Wrecked 72 if it was mine, i'd fix it __________________ "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants."~ Thomas Jefferson 1967 GMC C1500 LWB 250/3 on the tree- 1969 Chevy C/10 SWB 350/TH350 1996 Chevy Silverado LWB 350/4L60E 1997 Chevy K2500 350/4L80E

06-29-2009, 11:12 PM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Wrecked 72 Doesn't look bad at all... any frame damage? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

06-29-2009, 11:15 PM	#4
Aunt-Jemima Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Des Moines, IOWA Posts: 109	Re: Wrecked 72 __________________ 1969 c20 350/th350(shift kit) A/C cab custom headers and exhaust 1972 c10 307/th350 (wrecked) possibly selling

06-29-2009, 11:16 PM	#5
Aunt-Jemima Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Des Moines, IOWA Posts: 109	Re: Wrecked 72 im sorry you cant really see it but the front of the frame is bent. __________________ 1969 c20 350/th350(shift kit) A/C cab custom headers and exhaust 1972 c10 307/th350 (wrecked) possibly selling

06-29-2009, 11:54 PM	#6
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Wrecked 72 Part it. Honestly you would need to replace the whole frame. Cant be that hard to find one in Iowa. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

06-29-2009, 11:59 PM	#7
Aunt-Jemima Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Des Moines, IOWA Posts: 109	Re: Wrecked 72 Would i be able to just send it to a frame shop to get it straighened? And its hard to find a cheap one lol __________________ 1969 c20 350/th350(shift kit) A/C cab custom headers and exhaust 1972 c10 307/th350 (wrecked) possibly selling

06-30-2009, 01:02 AM	#8
GruntMoanCough Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pemberton, BC Posts: 1,075	Re: Wrecked 72 Yes the frame can be repaired but, the problem is that the front horns have been cut off. I would figure at least a thousand dollars to repair. While it's on the trailer take it to some bodyshops for estimates. The best thing to do IMO, would be to find a frame, clean it up and start building a truck out of it. you've got a lot of good parts to start with. __________________ My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog already thinks I am - Unknown

06-30-2009, 01:28 AM	#9
BHyatt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Castle, IN Posts: 199	Re: Wrecked 72 There has to be a "go to" guy in your area whose primary business is frame repair. He is the guy who straightens frames for all of the body shops in the area and is usually affordable. Find him then take the truck which is already on a trailer to him and get an estimate with you providing parts. He can tell you what is necessary probably a front clip and some frame horns cut-off at a local junk yard. Cost? Depends on the guy and how much straightening is required. There is one of these guys close to me that would probably straighten the frame in a couple days and install the doghouse to insure fit for less than $500. Last edited by BHyatt; 06-30-2009 at 01:29 AM.

06-30-2009, 09:50 AM	#10
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Wrecked 72 Longbed frames are cheap. I just sold a nice one a couple nights ago for $100 You would spend much more time and money repairing that one. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

06-30-2009, 10:48 AM	#11
VanceH Loving the Jimmster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Emmett, idaho Posts: 575	Re: Wrecked 72 Nice tailgate!!!!

06-30-2009, 10:51 AM	#12
GASWAGON AMERICAN IRON ADDICT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MA Posts: 299	Re: Wrecked 72 I would Find a frame and fix it.

06-30-2009, 05:44 PM	#13
Aunt-Jemima Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Des Moines, IOWA Posts: 109	Re: Wrecked 72 Thanks for all the help guys! and the tailgate is just about the only thing that doesnt have any damage to it and really at this point im debating on whether to just find a whole nother truck with maybe a bad cab and just swap out all the good peices onto another one. I think i priced this truck out on lmc for everything to fix it besides motor/trans to around $3000 __________________ 1969 c20 350/th350(shift kit) A/C cab custom headers and exhaust 1972 c10 307/th350 (wrecked) possibly selling

06-30-2009, 06:27 PM	#14
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: Wrecked 72 I actually have a Long frame sitting in my driveway i need to get rid of. if you want it, make me an offer gonna call the scrapman if i cant find anybody to take it __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill Last edited by brak; 06-30-2009 at 06:30 PM.

06-30-2009, 07:08 PM	#15
Aunt-Jemima Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Des Moines, IOWA Posts: 109	Re: Wrecked 72 I would but unless you would let it sit there till after october i doubt i could get it sorry MN is a little farther than i can go right now __________________ 1969 c20 350/th350(shift kit) A/C cab custom headers and exhaust 1972 c10 307/th350 (wrecked) possibly selling



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06-30-2009, 08:53 PM	#16
mycool72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mansfield, TX Posts: 309	Re: Wrecked 72 That thing is tweaked! I'd use it for parts on another truck or part it out for others-nothing more.

06-30-2009, 09:01 PM	#17
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: Wrecked 72 there is chassis on here for sale i seen a few before.. __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

06-30-2009, 10:51 PM	#18
Sully 2-72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 13	Re: Wrecked 72 There is a frame on Des Moines craigslist right now. I just happened to see it. It says it is in Altoona. That should be pretty close. __________________ 72 Custom Deluxe C10 72 Custom C20 Flat bed

07-02-2009, 04:17 PM	#21
Aunt-Jemima Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Des Moines, IOWA Posts: 109	Re: Wrecked 72 Ive talked to bob and he has one i could get from him but i think now im just going to get a whole truck because i need a whole front clip and bed side. And a bunch of little stuff __________________ 1969 c20 350/th350(shift kit) A/C cab custom headers and exhaust 1972 c10 307/th350 (wrecked) possibly selling

07-30-2009, 03:28 PM	#22
BP68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 824	Re: Wrecked 72 Looks like a good start to a SWB conversion. Get another frame get it clean and built up, then start cab and body panels. My 68 is made up of a swb frame and 2 other trucks. __________________ 68 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 06 Chevy Ext Cab Fleetside 03 Grand Prix GTP My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269999

07-30-2009, 05:55 PM	#23
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Wrecked 72 Part it out, frame and body are junk, except the tailgate. Keep what you need and sell the rest.

07-30-2009, 07:54 PM	#24
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: Wrecked 72 Man you Cali guys sure call some solid trucks junk, don't mean any offense, just you should try fixing what we have here in the rust belt. A few dings and rocker rust are far from junk! Oh now that, I'm done preachin' Aunt Jamima, sounds like a good idea to me finding another and using the two to make a good one. __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)

07-31-2009, 01:16 AM	#25
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Wrecked 72 I'm not offended, I haaaaate rust. I figure, why should I deal with it if I don't have to and I have a welder. I've replaced quarter panels, taillight panels, patch panels, etc. but I would not choose to do those things if I could avoid it. I've never replaced a rocker or a cab corner and hope I never will. In this case, however, you have a rusty cab, munched front end, bed has been pushed into the cab, frame horns are cut and frame is bent. That equals junk to me. Strip it of anything decent and junk the rest.

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