Dodge Ram High Top?

[awilder]

Hi there, I'm wondering what you think of this vehicle. There is some surface rust underneath. Apparently it is just surface rust. Thoughts? Thank you.
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[nature lover]

The only advice you should take from me is to get a pro to look at it. The frame looks like more than surface to me. But remember I am an amature. But it does like something I would want to get checked out by a body, frame or inspection mechanic. If you seller is honest they will not mind having someone look.

 

[awilder]

Thank you. He said he had it looked at at Firestone and they said it's surface rust, they could fix it if he wanted, but he chose not to. I guess I wonder even if it is surface rust, once you fix something like that, will it continue to spread? Even if what can be seen is fixable, is this vehicle not worth time put into making it into a custom livable space? Thanks!

 

[B and C]

Personally, I wouldn't buy anything from the rust belt. Rust is like an iceberg, you only see 10% of it.

 

[maki2]

don't take a sellers word for anything.... pay for your own inspection if you don't feel competent enough to craw under there and check it yourself.

 

[awilder]

Thank you! I definitely will get it inspected, if I go. It's just further away than I'd like to go (with a toddler) so was wondering if anyone would convince me out of it and save me the trip.

 

[txmnjim]

it depends on if you need something immediately and you only need to use it for a few years. i just had a horrible experience where i put in thousands on a head gasket and brake job on my Subaru Outback only to have the rear strut tower rust out and make the car toast! never again, and and i second the anti-rustbelt sentiment of B&C...good luck.
jim

 

[highdesertranger]

I refuse to on Face. but from looking at those pics that is more than just surface rust. what's that hanging down in front of the rear axle? it appears to be a wire harness or a hose. the driver door has rust below the lower molding and possibly the rocker panel.

highdesertranger

 

[user 423]

If you're going to look at Dodges join a Dodge forum and ask questions there.

They will know where and what to look for when it comes to rust problems.


(Same for Ford or Chevy,etc.)

 

[crofter]

And you will get a heads up on other problems owners are experiencing. 
-crofter

 

[riptorn]

That's not a frame , it's unibody (thin metal) , If they gave it to me , I'd pawn that future problem of on some one else too