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Rusted frame? Next step?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Montanaboy1988, Aug 26, 2018.

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  1. Aug 26, 2018 #1
    Montanaboy1988

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    I'm thinking about getting this Pete, but I'm worried about this rust on the frame. Where can I take this, to get it checked out? As far if I need new frame rails or not, or if I can sandblast.
     

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  3. Aug 26, 2018 #2
    Oldironfan

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    Blast, fill, seal, or paint.
     
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  4. Aug 26, 2018 #3
    Montanaboy1988

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    Looks like surface rust to you? I'm not very educated on metal oxidation lol
     
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    DUNE-T

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    It's hard to say, might have some nasty surprises underneath.
     
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  7. Aug 26, 2018 #5
    Montanaboy1988

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    Yea... It's a nice truck till you look at the frame. 6nz fresh overhaul
     

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  8. Aug 26, 2018 #6
    Klleetrucking

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    Look around where the front spring hangers bolt to the frame. Bet you'll find the same stuff. That aside, if the rebuild is for real, I'd go for it. Do you need to put the truck to work right away?
     
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  9. Aug 26, 2018 #7
    Montanaboy1988

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    The rebuild is for real, got papers on it. It will be right away, but it will be paid in full. So, I can get it sand blasted within the next couple weeks. I'm guessing this truck was ran in the northeast a lot. So if it's rusted by the front spring hangers, can I run it?
     
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    SAR

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    One place to check is where the fifth wheel plate bolts to the frame. Make sure there isn't any frame jacking going on between the plate and top of the flange.


    If you got that frame all cleaned up and painted you'd have one nice looking rig.
     
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  11. Aug 26, 2018 #9
    Montanaboy1988

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    Thank you for the advice I'll be looking at that , when I get back to the yard.
     
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    Montanaboy1988

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