Can I salvage this w/s frame? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

krue · 12-06-2005, 10:01 PM

I pulled the top off the rust bucket blazer today and found a pleasant surprise. Seems the rust on the w/s frame is limited to what I could see with the top on. I expected to see a lot more rust (just looking at the rest of this thing). So in ya'lls expert opinion can I salvage this one, or keep my eye open for a replacement?

Blue4x4 · 12-06-2005, 10:54 PM

I would say it depends on your body work skills. If you are a body rookie, get a better shapped one. If your skills are excellent...then go for it. Me, I'm in the middle and would look for another one.

krue · 12-06-2005, 11:00 PM

Yeah, I'm still looking, but I'm gonna hang on to it just in case. I have a lot more time than I have money.

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-06-2005, 11:06 PM

I agree w/ Blu4x4, although Kurt (VT) says it's easier than it looks

lazygaurd · 12-06-2005, 11:52 PM

I think you wouold be better off replacing it. It looks pretty crusty along the top, and for $150.00 you could get a nice one and save alot of work. I also look at the fact that you are only fixing what is showing now, what about the crap that shows up after it is painted and looking nice. Just my opinion!!
Darrell...

krue · 12-07-2005, 12:33 AM

If I can find one for $150 it's a bought a##

vtblazer · 12-07-2005, 07:07 AM

Hard to know the full extent until you put the blaster to it.

Maybe at this time just try to stop it from going any further?
Meaning clean it up, do some patch repairs, get it sealed up and run it like it is for awhile.

What's your intent with the blazer? Driver or garage queen?

$150 for a blazer windshield frame? Post a couple pics, I'll take two!

meathead95 · 12-07-2005, 09:14 AM

i didnt know they where worth that i took the last good one i had to the junkyard because i didnt want to have to fool with shipping it. i guess ill go check and see if it is still there lol........

krue · 12-07-2005, 12:59 PM

My intents with this blazer is to throw a pickup cab on the chassis and play. I do have another blazer that is gonna be restored, one day when I have the time and money to do it.

red71cheyenne · 12-07-2005, 01:29 PM

It looks a little worse than mine did, but, if you got the time, you can fix anything. If you can stand to tear the frame apart its easier to make patches that way, but getting it all lined back up again is the problem. I'm having that fight right now. Good luck, Jeff.

**raggedjim** · 12-07-2005, 01:37 PM

Meathead, if you find it let me know! I'll buy it.

Rg

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-07-2005, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

What's your intent with the blazer? Driver or garage queen?

One of each

krue · 12-07-2005, 07:22 PM

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-07-2005, 09:33 PM

I would look for a solid truck frame at the junk yard to make patchs out of should be a pretty easy fix..

krue · 12-08-2005, 12:32 AM

That shouldn't be a problem, I just visited a yard with lots of old trucks.

vtblazer · 12-08-2005, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

One of each

Was asking Krue not some guy with one of each already...

krue · 12-08-2005, 08:37 PM

No garage queens here, strictly go, not show.

g_goble1967 · 12-08-2005, 09:21 PM

All I can say is if you fix it buy a quart of POR-15 and fill it full. It will stop the rust for good. It cost a little bit but its worth it. you can get it from eastwood. I use it on everything that comes through our shop.

vtblazer · 12-09-2005, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krue

No garage queens here, strictly go, not show.

That's what I'm talking about!

If that the case and you just wanna have fun with it, then simply stop the rust now with some por or similar and drive it.

Hey LUV, you know I'm just bustin' on you.

12-06-2005, 10:01 PM	#1
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Can I salvage this w/s frame? I pulled the top off the rust bucket blazer today and found a pleasant surprise. Seems the rust on the w/s frame is limited to what I could see with the top on. I expected to see a lot more rust (just looking at the rest of this thing). So in ya'lls expert opinion can I salvage this one, or keep my eye open for a replacement? Attached Images __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-06-2005, 10:54 PM	#2
Blue4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 790	Re: Can I salvage this w/s frame? I would say it depends on your body work skills. If you are a body rookie, get a better shapped one. If your skills are excellent...then go for it. Me, I'm in the middle and would look for another one.

12-06-2005, 11:00 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Can I salvage this w/s frame? Yeah, I'm still looking, but I'm gonna hang on to it just in case. I have a lot more time than I have money. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-06-2005, 11:06 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Can I salvage this w/s frame? I agree w/ Blu4x4, although Kurt (VT) says it's easier than it looks __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

12-06-2005, 11:52 PM	#5
lazygaurd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Saskatoon Saskatchewan Posts: 492	Re: Can I salvage this w/s frame? I think you wouold be better off replacing it. It looks pretty crusty along the top, and for $150.00 you could get a nice one and save alot of work. I also look at the fact that you are only fixing what is showing now, what about the crap that shows up after it is painted and looking nice. Just my opinion!! Darrell...

12-07-2005, 12:33 AM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Can I salvage this w/s frame? If I can find one for $150 it's a bought a## __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-07-2005, 07:07 AM	#7
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Can I salvage this w/s frame? Hard to know the full extent until you put the blaster to it. Maybe at this time just try to stop it from going any further? Meaning clean it up, do some patch repairs, get it sealed up and run it like it is for awhile. What's your intent with the blazer? Driver or garage queen? $150 for a blazer windshield frame? Post a couple pics, I'll take two!

12-07-2005, 09:14 AM	#8
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	Re: Can I salvage this w/s frame? i didnt know they where worth that i took the last good one i had to the junkyard because i didnt want to have to fool with shipping it. i guess ill go check and see if it is still there lol........ __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

12-07-2005, 12:59 PM	#9
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Can I salvage this w/s frame? My intents with this blazer is to throw a pickup cab on the chassis and play. I do have another blazer that is gonna be restored, one day when I have the time and money to do it. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-07-2005, 01:29 PM	#10
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Can I salvage this w/s frame? It looks a little worse than mine did, but, if you got the time, you can fix anything. If you can stand to tear the frame apart its easier to make patches that way, but getting it all lined back up again is the problem. I'm having that fight right now. Good luck, Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

12-07-2005, 01:37 PM	#11
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,453	Re: Can I salvage this w/s frame? Meathead, if you find it let me know! I'll buy it. Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

12-07-2005, 07:22 PM	#13
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Can I salvage this w/s frame? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-07-2005, 09:33 PM	#14
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Re: Can I salvage this w/s frame? I would look for a solid truck frame at the junk yard to make patchs out of should be a pretty easy fix.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-08-2005, 12:32 AM	#15
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Can I salvage this w/s frame? That shouldn't be a problem, I just visited a yard with lots of old trucks. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-08-2005, 08:37 PM	#17
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Can I salvage this w/s frame? No garage queens here, strictly go, not show. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"



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12-08-2005, 09:21 PM	#18
g_goble1967 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: chatsworth Posts: 13	Re: Can I salvage this w/s frame? All I can say is if you fix it buy a quart of POR-15 and fill it full. It will stop the rust for good. It cost a little bit but its worth it. you can get it from eastwood. I use it on everything that comes through our shop.

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