New frames
 

Hi all, been a while since I was here last. Recently my dad has given me the 91 RCSB 2wd that he bought brand new, I took my drivers test in it when it was less than six months old so it's a keeper. I will be doing a LOT of work to this in the next few years. Once I get some pictures of it I'll be sure to post them. It is a maroon/burgundy Scottsdale, 4.3 auto and not much else.

My question, year ago I replaced the frame on a '90 4x4 for a friend. Are new frames still available? If I end up doing a ground-up resto I'd like to just build it with new parts. By the time I'm done I'd still likely have less in it than a new truck, plus the history. The frame is strong but very flaked with rust, I live just north of Pittsburgh PA.

Thanks for the help,
Phil

Re: New frames
 

I don't know if new is available but whats the point? You'd be way ahead of the game to strip the current one and then coat is somehow to prevent future rusting [lots of options here from plating to powercoating to brush on like POR15]. New frame seems like a huge waste of money unless its junk.

Re: New frames
 

It's hot rodding, it's not supposed to make sense. A brand new truck similarly equipped would run around $25k, If I could rebuild this as new I'd be in cheaper and have a truck I actually want. The frame isn't bad, but it's rough enough that it will never look like new. I'm on the fence how I will build this yet, but one option is to build it basically brand new with some upgrades. I'm just wondering if they are available and where, so I can count the cost before I tear anything apart.