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So.Cal.Chevy · 06-25-2015, 02:11 AM

I have a 72 Suburban 3/4 ton that I purchase from Northern Cali. I think it was used as a snow plow truck. Its has a lot of rust. It is even rusting around the support areas where it meets the frame, causing it to sink a little. My question is whether it is cheaper to find a clean tub or to have the rust repaired? I think I know the answer already, I hear that body work can be extremely expensive. I don't want a show truck, just a nice beach truck. My main concern is the support areas underneath. I have a opportunity to purchase a clean straight Burb for about 1K but then I have to calculate the cost of transplanting the body. I do not have my own shop so I would have to pay someone to do all the work in either situation. What would you do?

ranger danger · 06-25-2015, 06:37 AM

I would buy the other burb and find a way to do most of the work myself. If that really is not an option, get ready to shell out some real money!!

**Advanced Design** · 06-25-2015, 10:14 AM

It is cheapest in the long run to buy a nice one done the way you want, especially if you don't do your own work.

vectorit · 06-25-2015, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by advanced design

it is cheapest in the long run to buy a nice one done the way you want, especially if you don't do your own work.

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So.Cal.Chevy · 06-25-2015, 06:33 PM

I think your right, may have to let this one go and try finding a clean one.

06-25-2015, 02:11 AM	#1
So.Cal.Chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 48	Need advice I have a 72 Suburban 3/4 ton that I purchase from Northern Cali. I think it was used as a snow plow truck. Its has a lot of rust. It is even rusting around the support areas where it meets the frame, causing it to sink a little. My question is whether it is cheaper to find a clean tub or to have the rust repaired? I think I know the answer already, I hear that body work can be extremely expensive. I don't want a show truck, just a nice beach truck. My main concern is the support areas underneath. I have a opportunity to purchase a clean straight Burb for about 1K but then I have to calculate the cost of transplanting the body. I do not have my own shop so I would have to pay someone to do all the work in either situation. What would you do? __________________ Jonathan: 1972 GMC 3/4ton Suburban 1972 Chevy K2500 Suburban 4x4(sold) 1972 Chevy Beauville Sports Van(sold)

06-25-2015, 06:37 AM	#2
ranger danger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Vacaville CA Posts: 896	Re: Need advice I would buy the other burb and find a way to do most of the work myself. If that really is not an option, get ready to shell out some real money!! __________________ 1969 C20 Suburban "Rez Dog" Rebuild America one testicle at a time. US Army 1977-1979 12B Combat Engineer US Navy 1979-1983 Gunners Mate Guns (GMG) NRA Life Member Unrestrained Children in back seats cause Accidents. Unrestrained Accidents in back seats cause Children.

06-25-2015, 10:14 AM	#3
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: Need advice It is cheapest in the long run to buy a nice one done the way you want, especially if you don't do your own work. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

06-25-2015, 06:33 PM	#5
So.Cal.Chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 48	Re: Need advice I think your right, may have to let this one go and try finding a clean one. __________________ Jonathan: 1972 GMC 3/4ton Suburban 1972 Chevy K2500 Suburban 4x4(sold) 1972 Chevy Beauville Sports Van(sold)



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