SoundGuy wrote:
subcamper wrote:
I paid a body shop $6K to repair rust damage (I live near Buffalo,NY) and I just replaced the fuel lines, fuel pump, and brake lines myself. My Sub will have to keep going for a few more years.
Steve - I feel your pain. :( My 2005 Avalanche now has 210,000 km (125,000 miles) on it and although I did have the transmission rebuilt last summer it otherwise runs really well, tows our 4500 lb travel trailer without issue. :B The problem is the body is now rotting out in several locations on the rear panels ... I'm torn as to what to do about as it looks like heck but spending thousands $$$$ to repair it won't make it tow any better. I have no body repair experience at all but the only alternative I can think of is to just do what I can myself ... wish I had your fortitude to just spend the $$$$ and get it fixed right yet with no guarantee it won't rot out again. :R
You are right, there is no guarantee that it won't rot out again. It probably will rot out in a new spot in a few years. Spending 6K to make it looks good again probably was a poor financial decision on a truck this old, but I am OCD about having a vehicle with rust holes in it, so I figure some of the money also helped my mental health :D.
I have done body work in the past and its a real dirty, nasty (chemicals, sanding,etc) job that is easily messed up. I don't mind rebuilding an engine but I hate doing body work.
Steve
