Rust has ruined my good running truck!

Omg. I just belly laughed so hard. Made my day. Thanks.

 

Exactly. My sarcasm can run deep at times. Safe t cap definitely has its place, but if someone is trying to patch multiple areas of a rusted out frame, i see it the same as doing a skin graft onto gangrene.

 

Why not just look for a good frame? Or a new one if they are available?

 

I haven't been able to find many that are rust free in my area, or they don't want to sell just the frame. I also figure many small components are not far behind rusting out. The bed has some serious rust too, though the bed would be easy enough to patch. So even if I do use just the frame I will probably end up buying a whole truck.

 

I also found a new listing for an 05, looks to be in much nicer condition paint wise and also has the camper shell. I will probably ditch the 02 idea and pursue this 05

 

Depending on your finances and season of life…

chalk it up to live n’ learn and move into a different tundra.

sucks man.