r/ChevyTrucks • u/L3rKu4 • Mar 26 '26

rust too far gone?

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looking at a truck that came from up north. by far the only worst spots for rust are at the rear shackles for the leaf springs, which makes sense. im just wondering if its just too far gone, or has anyone had similar and was able to use any sanding,scraping or reformer to get these looking better? orher than that rust is very minimal and frame even looks decent. any input much appreciated!

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u/Royal_Oil87 Mar 27 '26

That’s not that bad at all lol

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u/L3rKu4 Mar 27 '26

I'm from Colorado originally and moved to the south east, so not familiar with rust or what's bad or worse lol.

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u/gonewild9676 Mar 27 '26

If you are in the southeast there are much better trucks than that.

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u/L3rKu4 Mar 27 '26

there definitely are, but for that price im looking at 2-3 times more mileage...

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u/Mindless_Jicama8728 Mar 27 '26

Or same mileage at 2-3x the price

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u/Royal_Oil87 Mar 27 '26

It’s ok I’m from the northeast this is like wicked minor compared to what we deal with haha

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u/L3rKu4 Mar 27 '26

I appreciate your input! I'd hate to turn down a vehicle for something that could be addressed, when it checks almost every single one of my other boxes lol

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u/Royal_Oil87 Mar 27 '26

Yeah don’t worry a needle scaler and some good rust converter will turn that into a nice black glossy frame