My 85 GMC Caballero Amarillo

[ShadowsBain]

Alright folks, ill post some pics later. But ATM i have a major issue.. my rear frame horns are shot and in Desperate need of swap out. Can someone PLEASE point me in the right direction for either a decent full frame or aftermarket parts? ive looked for weeks if not months and cant find ANYTHING.. im either looking for the wrong things.. Im at a loss. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Im Located in Easter Iowa and with all the snow we usually get and the salts that the state puts down things just dont last like they should.

Thanks Again

SB

 

[Longroof79]

Here's a guy over at Maliburacing selling a few frames. One happens to be an El Camino frame. Check it out.
Although it might be farther than you want to go for one, you could still contract a shipper. For what he's asking, it might be worth having it shipped.
http://www.maliburacing.com/forum/viewt ... 0&t=116685

 

[pontiacgp]

Jack, that's a great find, he only wants $150 for a rust free frame.. :shock:

 

[Longroof79]

Jack, that's a great find, he only wants $150 for a rust free frame.. :shock:

Yeah Steve, I thought that was a good deal. A pair of frame rails would cost him more than that. Chances of finding a good frame in Iowa are pretty rare, I would think. I would seriously put a bid into Uship.com and find a good deal on a shipper.
Get crackin', sonny. :wink:

 

[elcaminodan]

I had the frame rust issues on my 79 I just had. Sup weld new frame in mine using boxed steel it looks decent and is strong maybe more so than stock. I live in nebraska

 

[ShadowsBain]

I had the frame rust issues on my 79 I just had. Sup weld new frame in mine using boxed steel it looks decent and is strong maybe more so than stock. I live in nebraska

How bad was the build job? i have decent welding skills but im going to end up eliminating from the back wheels to the bumper.. its all rotted and cant be saved on one side, the other side is a maybe.. there should be enough there to make a decent pattern atleast. and no matter how i see it, it looks like it would be cheaper to box the frame than do the full frame. I appreciate everyones input on this i just know i cant afford to ship a frame from marylin. Im on a really tight budget already and this frame issue wasnt on my list of things that i thought i was going to have to deal with just yet.

Thanks again
SB

 

[ShadowsBain]

alright folks, now not only do i still have the frame issue.. but now my entire insturment cluster and the ac/heater control lights have mysteriously decided they were never going to work again.. checked fuzes, all good, checked hookups, and cleaned.. wtf am i missing.. ive got no dash lights and i work nights.. not pretty.. PLEASE HELP! im seriously considering wiring up a regular toggle switch just so i can have friggin lights.. BTW if it helps the headlights/taillights and interior lights ALL WORK! grrrrrrr.. HELP!

 

[ShadowsBain]

alright folks, now not only do i still have the frame issue.. but now my entire insturment cluster and the ac/heater control lights have mysteriously decided they were never going to work again.. checked fuzes, all good, checked hookups, and cleaned.. wtf am i missing.. ive got no dash lights and i work nights.. not pretty.. PLEASE HELP! im seriously considering wiring up a regular toggle switch just so i can have friggin lights.. BTW if it helps the headlights/taillights and interior lights ALL WORK! grrrrrrr.. HELP!

ok.. so im a bone head.. but why would the tail light fuse control the dash lights?