New body old body fixup

[George B]

Just load them from your desktop or phone photos when you type a reply.

 

[theangrynortherne]

Rustoleum doesn't really do much, or even last imo. I'd treat underneath with some Por-15. I'm not sure if they have it in a spray can, but you do brush it on. Converts the rust.

How good is that por 15? I've heard of it. I've got some corroseal will that work good or should I skip it? I tried uploading some pics of the rust I'm talking about I'm no good with tech tho

 

[theangrynortherne]

For what its worth, here's my story on an '02 Tahoe, 18 years, 220k miles of Michigan salt: we have rust and plenty of it. While the previous posts focus on the panels, the underbody is important to consider. My husband and sons do most of our maintenance but we have a shop to take care of bodywork. Those guys understand this Tahoe is not a beauty pagent contestant, and selectively use these less expensive fenders noted in this thread, as well as weld patches, quick spot work, etc, whatever makes sense. These panels have been perfect, sidenote.

While the cosmetics are good, the underbody is another matter. For example, last year we ran all new fuel and brake lines. We will tow light loads but not our 7000 pound boat, nope. We can see the shop does some remedial rust work underneath, but they say we are approaching the EOL for this truck. We would have to go under the truck and meticulously treat the rust in nooks and crannies. Not practical- everyone busy, and we don't have a lift. Who's gonna crawl under there to scrape off rust and spray rustoleum? Since the mechanicals are sound, we believe this more limited use of the Tahoe is safe. It's a great ride - smooth and nimble, looks great, super useful.

So I guess my tips are: check your lines, try to keep up with the undercarriage, do what makes sense for the cosmetics, and enjoy!!

 

[theangrynortherne]

Thanks for the advice thats kinda what I'm leaning towards. Honestly as silly as it is I might save my money and look for an 06 like a really want with low miles and from the south and ha e 3 of these rides!!

 

[theangrynortherne]

Just load them from your desktop or phone photos when you type a reply.

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Thanks for the hint I think that worked real good. I took the pics a couple weeks ago and just now can get around to loading thrm. Some of you guys would probably tell me I'm making to big a deal out of a little bit of rust but it bugs me. I want one of these rides that I have forever and living in michigan that stuff don't happen.

 

[Tonyrodz]

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How good is that por 15? I've heard of it. I've got some corroseal will that work good or should I skip it? I tried uploading some pics of the rust I'm talking about I'm no good with tech tho View attachment 268171 View attachment 268172

I've heard por-15 works good, not sure about the corroseal. What is it?

 

[George B]

I've heard por-15 works good, not sure about the corroseal. What is it?

On surface rust or to seal a frame it does. Unfortunately when the paint is bubbling the rust is coming from the inside out. The only fix is to cut it out and replace it.

 

[George B]

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How good is that por 15? I've heard of it. I've got some corroseal will that work good or should I skip it? I tried uploading some pics of the rust I'm talking about I'm no good with tech tho View attachment 268171 View attachment 268172

I hate to be that guy but you are looking at a couple grand in body work to cut that all out and replace it. looks like your rockers are gone as well as the rear dog leg and fender.

These trucks are also known for rotten brake lines too so check the one that crosses under the radiator and the ones that run on top of the frame by the fuel tank. take that into the consideration of what to do with the truck.

 

[exp500]

When you get to over 40 you realize when looking at 19 year olds Just how important a great body is!