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I have a 72 Suburban 3/4 ton that I purchase from Northern Cali. I think it was used as a snow plow truck. Its has a lot of rust. It is even rusting around the support areas where it meets the frame, causing it to sink a little. My question is whether it is cheaper to find a clean tub or to have the rust repaired? I think I know the answer already, I hear that body work can be extremely expensive. I don't want a show truck, just a nice beach truck. My main concern is the support areas underneath. I have a opportunity to purchase a clean straight Burb for about 1K but then I have to calculate the cost of transplanting the body. I do not have my own shop so I would have to pay someone to do all the work in either situation. What would you do?

I would buy the other burb and find a way to do most of the work myself. If that really is not an option, get ready to shell out some real money!!

It is cheapest in the long run to buy a nice one done the way you want, especially if you don't do your own work.

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Originally Posted by advanced design (Post 7221028)

it is cheapest in the long run to buy a nice one done the way you want, especially if you don't do your own work.

I think your right, may have to let this one go and try finding a clean one. :waah: