In a bit of a pickle

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Hey guys in a pickle here and don’t know what to do. I’m just gonna show u and see what u guys think.
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Should just get rid of the truck or can that be plated. Idk what should I do


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If you want to keep it you'll have to cut out the rustybits, coat the rest with something like POR 15 and box any sections that have that sort of damage.

Frankly, if it were mine it wouldn't be for very much longer.
 
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If you want to keep it you'll have to cut out the rustybits, coat the rest with something like POR 15 and box any sections that have that sort of damage.

Frankly, if it were mine it wouldn't be for very much longer.

That’s the only spots on the frame but it’s only on the inside but the rest of the female isn’t like that.


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Rust is insidious and does a good job of migrating into areas you can't see. It may not be visible now but it has definitely started. The area you posted is only the visible part. Inside that frame tube is more rust that will eventually make its way out through the frame.
 

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Time for the pile its a frame that you could end up folding at a high speed then what use your head aint no fixing that
 

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With enough time and money, anything can be fixed... but you have to ask yourself "how much is it worth to throw this money away?" If it were an heirloom, I'd be looking at the option of getting a cheap, high-mileage, clapped-out truck from the southwest shipped in and swap everything to that truck's frame. This is the only way to fix that extent of damage in a semi-cost-effective manner. Sure, the frame can be repaired and plated, but with that level of rust, you'd end up building an entire frame in the end.
 
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With enough time and money, anything can be fixed... but you have to ask yourself "how much is it worth to throw this money away?" If it were an heirloom, I'd be looking at the option of getting a cheap, high-mileage, clapped-out truck from the southwest shipped in and swap everything to that truck's frame. This is the only way to fix that extent of damage in a semi-cost-effective manner. Sure, the frame can be repaired and plated, but with that level of rust, you'd end up building an entire frame in the end.

Idk what to do man I like my truck and unfortunately it’s all I have to drive but if I where to plate it it would hold for a while right?


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it could hold like that for a long time, dont tow with it.

I had a chevy wrecker when I first started towing I bought and hooked up my old flatbed to the back, it broke the frame in the same area, first tow right after purchase.

Rule of thumb is dont buy rusty vehicles, its only a matter of time. you are past that and so was I with that wrecker,

Cheapest fix is to buy a section of frame and use grade 8 bolts bolt it directly to the existing frame, people do it on semis all the time. When I sold that chevy wrecker that is what the guy did to fix it.

You may be able to get a complete non running parts truck with title for about $300 or less depending on how hard you look are your ability to haggle, haul it etc.

Other option is to sell it asis and state its rusty.
 
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it could hold like that for a long time, dont tow with it.

I had a chevy wrecker when I first started towing I bought and hooked up my old flatbed to the back, it broke the frame in the same area, first tow right after purchase.

Rule of thumb is dont buy rusty vehicles, its only a matter of time. you are past that and so was I with that wrecker,

Cheapest fix is to buy a section of frame and use grade 8 bolts bolt it directly to the existing frame, people do it on semis all the time. When I sold that chevy wrecker that is what the guy did to fix it.

You may be able to get a complete non running parts truck with title for about $300 or less depending on how hard you look are your ability to haggle, haul it etc.

Other option is to sell it asis and state its rusty.

I’ve towed with it several times and set the racked many times for repairs and it never buckled. The bottom of that is still strong I’m going to plate it temporarily and buy me a truck for the frame


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it could hold like that for a long time, dont tow with it.

I had a chevy wrecker when I first started towing I bought and hooked up my old flatbed to the back, it broke the frame in the same area, first tow right after purchase.

Rule of thumb is dont buy rusty vehicles, its only a matter of time. you are past that and so was I with that wrecker,

Cheapest fix is to buy a section of frame and use grade 8 bolts bolt it directly to the existing frame, people do it on semis all the time. When I sold that chevy wrecker that is what the guy did to fix it.

You may be able to get a complete non running parts truck with title for about $300 or less depending on how hard you look are your ability to haggle, haul it etc.

Other option is to sell it asis and state its rusty.

I’ve towed with it several times and set the racked many times for repairs and it never buckled. The bottom of that is still strong I’m going to plate it temporarily and buy me a truck for the frame


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I’ve towed with it several times and set the racked many times for repairs and it never buckled. The bottom of that is still strong I’m going to plate it temporarily and buy me a truck for the frame


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yeah on second glance looks like only the inner section of frame, drive down south and pick up a whole non running truck for a few 100!
 
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yeah on second glance looks like only the inner section of frame, drive down south and pick up a whole non running truck for a few 100!

Yea that’s all it is. The frame is still strong.


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Gotta make sure your brake lines don't have rust holes in it.

Yea I did that as well. I don’t understand that’s the only part of the hole truck that’s like that. All my brake lines r new lol just replaced all of them


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I haven't done this to my pickup but I've had steel bent to the dimensions of the frame and made a sleeve for the frame that is solid reinforcement. I've extended frames on mid size trucks and didn't have a problem. I stitched my welds to not weaken the connection to the frame. A couple of large bolts on each end would keep welds to a minimum.
Not as expensive as you might think and not terribly difficult. May have to raise the bed for access.
 
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I haven't done this to my pickup but I've had steel bent to the dimensions of the frame and made a sleeve for the frame that is solid reinforcement. I've extended frames on mid size trucks and didn't have a problem. I stitched my welds to not weaken the connection to the frame. A couple of large bolts on each end would keep welds to a minimum.
Not as expensive as you might think and not terribly difficult. May have to raise the bed for access.

I actually have a local welder that is going to repair it for me. He has repaired several frames for people and has a damn good job. It’s unfortunate to have this issue but at least my frame is still strong


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Just adding to this thread, so I don't start another one.
Mine looks very similar to yours. I've always cleaned the frame after salting, and recently, I was unable to. Now, I have the middle of my frame looking like yours.
I'm visiting a welder tomorrow, to see if he gives me good or bad news.
 

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UPDATE>>

I mentioned the problem to my brother, turns out, his friend is a mechanic/Technician/Body guy/welder. I brought it to him, he put it on the lift.
Hammering my frame, and flaking apart, he said he could fix it! He opened the frame, cleaned it out, cut the weak areas, welded tubing inside, strengthened and boxed the outside after. Then, coated with protectant.
It's like a 3500 model now. I'm very relieved that it wasn't gone. I will also look around for a place that performs Fluid Film protectant. Here's to another 20 years!
 
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