Need help buying a bare frame to build up!?

[kmm2736]

Hey everyone,

I'm not sure if this is the right thread to post this question. I have been searching for a bare frame to build a truck with my 2 1/2 ton Rockwells and I found one a 95 k2500 frame and it is in mint condition it can be seen here:

http://maine.craigslist.org/pts/2900157840.html

My concern is it has no rear cross member and he is asking 800 for it and he says a new one is only 40 or 60 buck!?

I remember a new rear cross member assembly from the dealer being almost 500 dollars and it was like 3 pieces? What would be a good offer on this frame and I need info to show this guy he is crazy at that price.

 

[badazzbulldog]

the trans crossmember is around 50 from a junkyard the spare tire holder is not needed you can make a member for the rear where it goes, i asked a buddy of mine that runs a yard i deal with and they get around 600 bucks for all that is shown in that ad

 

[kmm2736]

Thanks for the info man!

 

[kmm2736]

I ended up getting a 86 k-5 blazer with a solid frame. IM going to use it to build up on the rockwells in stead of tring to peice together a whole truck.

 

[WFO4X4]

great call!

 

[Rewind]

This will be a GREAT project to follow!!!

 

[kmm2736]

Thanks, I started a build thread. Allot of work to go. Im tring to figure the best way to pull the cab off frame and have it set up good so I can work on the cab after I roll the frame out as well. I will put pics up soon on build trhread.

 

[93SierraWT]

the trans crossmember is around 50 from a junkyard the spare tire holder is not needed you can make a member for the rear where it goes, i asked a buddy of mine that runs a yard i deal with and they get around 600 bucks for all that is shown in that ad

Word. I removed my tire carrier cross-member and had one made up, it ran me under $50 and it's thicker and stronger than the original cross-member.