Evaluating the frame rust on this 2006 Silverado w pics

[bradleyheathhays]

I'm trying to evaluate this 2006 Silverado I'm looking at buying, and since these things are old and prone to rust, I need to understand what I'm getting into before I commit to a really long drive. The guy selling it sent me a few shots of the frame, and even though it's got some rust I'm not sure how bad it is. It's more than I want to see, but is it bad enough to just say no altogether?

 

[Woodchipper]

I would skip it. My question would be regarding rust in the body. Born in Ohio and salt played heck on metal.

 

[Finatic]

If possible, check the brake lines and gas line. Prone to failure due to corrosion along the frame rails. Ask me how I know!

 

[RKB]

IMHO, that doesn't seem too bad for a 20 year old truck from Ohio from those photos. Take it to a shop and pay for an inspection to get an assessment. Some elbow grease and rust inhibitor can go a long way as long as the rust is not structural.

 

[Mortalis]

That's nothing.
You can see through the sides of the wheel wells on my 2004 Ram. 130,000 and still runs great.