Rust Rust Rust!!!!! 97 2500 4x4 Diesel

Big Diesel · 11-07-2005, 03:07 PM

Hello all! New member here. Just picked up a 97 Silverado 2500 ext.cab 4x4 diesel with 120k on it for $6k. Great deal, runs great looks great inside and out but underneath

RUST and lots of it!!! it has surface rust on most of the underside but behind the rear axle and ontop of the frame rails in the front there is about 1/4" of scale on everything except for the frame. The truck is originally from quebec which explains it's condition. I dont think that the rust has impacted the truck structurally YET, but it will soon so I need to take action now. I have no clue what options I have available to me and roughly how involved these processes are. PLEASE let me know what I can do about this situation.

Thank you for letting me know what you know!
Travis

chevyguy · 11-07-2005, 03:25 PM

I think maybe sandblasting would be the best option, but I am just guessing here .

mrjohnwayne · 11-07-2005, 04:19 PM

You could always have it sandblasted, or media blasted, or if you really want to get to know the thing, a hand grinder and a wire wheel can be your new best friend. After that I would suggest having it undercoated, specially if you live up north where snow and salt are a daily thing in the winter. Just my .02. hope it helps

vanhal · 11-10-2005, 07:52 PM

hi big diesel the best way to keep the rust down after you have it cleaned it with a good rust control i use krown and my 98 is just like new underneath and i am in ontario south east just keep the oil to it ,,and you will be ok ..........pete

HVY84CHVY · 11-18-2005, 06:02 PM

i recently opened a body shop and in new england, where i am from, this questio comes up often. i agree that the most pratical way to go would be a grinder and a wire wheel because havig to take the bed off of a rusted frame is not as much fun as it may sound. after that go with a good undercoating or even try using a role on bed liner. remember the thicker the longer that it will last. if you want to spend the little extra money there is a compay called SEM and they make a product called rust shield and it comes in many colors for your choosing.

just here to help
duff

chevyguy · 11-18-2005, 09:03 PM

Check into por 15 too. it mioght be what you are looking for.

11-07-2005, 03:07 PM	#1
Big Diesel Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2	Rust Rust Rust!!!!! 97 2500 4x4 Diesel Hello all! New member here. Just picked up a 97 Silverado 2500 ext.cab 4x4 diesel with 120k on it for $6k. Great deal, runs great looks great inside and out but underneath RUST and lots of it!!! it has surface rust on most of the underside but behind the rear axle and ontop of the frame rails in the front there is about 1/4" of scale on everything except for the frame. The truck is originally from quebec which explains it's condition. I dont think that the rust has impacted the truck structurally YET, but it will soon so I need to take action now. I have no clue what options I have available to me and roughly how involved these processes are. PLEASE let me know what I can do about this situation. Thank you for letting me know what you know! Travis

11-07-2005, 03:25 PM	#2
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,160	I think maybe sandblasting would be the best option, but I am just guessing here . __________________ When i die, i dont want to walk gracefully thu the pearly gates and turn in a unused body. i want to go sliding thru sideways and turn in a body that has been completely used up.

11-07-2005, 04:19 PM	#3
mrjohnwayne Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,220	You could always have it sandblasted, or media blasted, or if you really want to get to know the thing, a hand grinder and a wire wheel can be your new best friend. After that I would suggest having it undercoated, specially if you live up north where snow and salt are a daily thing in the winter. Just my .02. hope it helps __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

11-18-2005, 09:03 PM	#6
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,160	Check into por 15 too. it mioght be what you are looking for. __________________ When i die, i dont want to walk gracefully thu the pearly gates and turn in a unused body. i want to go sliding thru sideways and turn in a body that has been completely used up.

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11-10-2005, 07:52 PM	#4
vanhal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 102	hi big diesel the best way to keep the rust down after you have it cleaned it with a good rust control i use krown and my 98 is just like new underneath and i am in ontario south east just keep the oil to it ,,and you will be ok ..........pete

11-18-2005, 06:02 PM	#5
HVY84CHVY Full Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MA Posts: 30	i recently opened a body shop and in new england, where i am from, this questio comes up often. i agree that the most pratical way to go would be a grinder and a wire wheel because havig to take the bed off of a rusted frame is not as much fun as it may sound. after that go with a good undercoating or even try using a role on bed liner. remember the thicker the longer that it will last. if you want to spend the little extra money there is a compay called SEM and they make a product called rust shield and it comes in many colors for your choosing. just here to help duff

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