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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Preston, MD
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Different Metal?
Hello to all,
Just wondering if it is true that the metal in pickups is different from that of those made from 82-current? I am just starting a project and would like some input on the situation. I really like the 70 GMC, but dont want it to rust anymore once its finished. Thanks for any help |
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR
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Re: Different Metal?
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Welcome to the board. Yes its true. The "new" steel has a higher tensile strength than earlier steel among others. thats allows them to use thinner steel to lessen the weight on newer vehicles. Rust is always a problem and its hard to stop it from coming back. With all the improvements in materials we have today we have a better chance of stopping it from coming back then we did 20 years ago |
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Preston, MD
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Re: Different Metal?
Thanks for the info mike. I have a 67 and a 70 locally that i am looking at. Both with rust in all cab corners, fenders, and wheelwells, but i can find patches for them from many places like LMC. Hopefully getting both of them to make one 70 4x4 3/4ton. Anything i should be worried about?
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Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR
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Re: Different Metal?
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Nah you are in the right place. Need to learn how to weld ![]() ![]() Mike |
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The Older Generation
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Re: Different Metal?
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Keep in mind that Mike sells parts for these trucks. He is what is called a "Board Vendor". He is also on the board a lot just helping people out. We try to support those that support the board... ![]() Oh, and ![]() LockDoc
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Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 04-04-2010 at 08:12 PM. |
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Re: Different Metal?
I would highly recomend looking for a rig from the other side of the U.S. Body work and paint is the most expensive part of any build.
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