Still waiting on insurance company's call!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

romeer1 · 07-29-2011, 06:02 PM

It's going on two weeks now since my 1969 caught fire. The insurance company wants receipts of the work done to the truck (most where in the dash!@#$%^%

I am soo ready to rebuild that it's driving me crazy.

romeer1 · 07-29-2011, 06:10 PM

Do you have to pay to sell on this site??

Classic Heartbeat · 07-29-2011, 06:14 PM

Yes

cmhouser · 07-29-2011, 06:14 PM

That's brutal. Your C10 was ridiculous! I'd just see if you can call the places you bought the stuff from and explain - they SHOULD send you another one. I had to do that when my STi was broken into. That or just go online and put all the stuff in your shopping cart and print it out before you would pay. My insurance company gave me NO problems.

romeer1 · 07-29-2011, 06:24 PM

Good Idea! Thanks!

OARNGESI · 07-29-2011, 06:29 PM

Did it get so hot your Gauges changed colors

*stich626* · 07-29-2011, 06:32 PM

what was the cause??
sucks, now make it even better..

octain · 07-29-2011, 09:34 PM

Ok this sux! Hope you get it sorted.
I cant hardley look at the "after" pics.(:

I need a new fire extinguisher.

oldblue1968chevy · 07-29-2011, 10:24 PM

i ALWAYS carry a fire estinguisher in either of the old cars we own.

dang man i hate to look at the pictures just hang in there they'll look at it soon enough..

C20-67_N_MO · 07-30-2011, 11:18 AM

WoW!

I just love your before pics of your interior.

Top notch craftsmanship there.

Yeah like us know how things work out.

And what caused the fire in the first place.

Good Luck.

ChevLoRay · 07-30-2011, 12:58 PM

I had a small electrical fire in my '69, before I retired. I contacted my insurance agent and a claims adjuster came to my house (State Farm). He admitted he had no idea what it would take to fix it, so I provided him with the info I already had for the new harnesses/parts. He added in some prep and paint time/materials, then proceeded to approve the claim. I had my money the next day.

My labor and the parts from LMC and it was back on the road.

My truck project includes all new harnesses. There's no way that I'm gonna trust 42-year old wiring in a truck that has thousands of my hard-earned dollars.

But, the P.O. makes a good point in that insurance companies want to see receipts for work done. If they won't take an estimate from a reputable repair facility, it's probably all you can take to the bank.

cdowns · 07-30-2011, 03:03 PM

you might have better luck by going after whoever did the wiring and sue him/ or maybe he'll stepup and back his work

laplander · 07-30-2011, 04:21 PM

That sucks, bro. On each of my trucks I start a file on the day I buy the truck, and any time I buy something online I print out the Paypal statement, or if it's local I stick the receipt in there and keep it. When I sell the vehicle I hand them the file for their records. State Farm tried to fight me on a claim, because I did the drivetrain and suspension first and from the outside it didn't look like what my stated value was. I just handed him the file and they cut the check the next day.

I like the stance on your truck, what are the specs?

07-29-2011, 06:02 PM	#1
romeer1 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 72	Still waiting on insurance company's call!!! It's going on two weeks now since my 1969 caught fire. The insurance company wants receipts of the work done to the truck (most where in the dash!@#$%^% I am soo ready to rebuild that it's driving me crazy. Attached Images

07-29-2011, 06:10 PM	#2
romeer1 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 72	Re: Still waiting on insurance company's call!!! Do you have to pay to sell on this site??

07-29-2011, 06:14 PM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Still waiting on insurance company's call!!! Yes __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-29-2011, 06:14 PM	#4
cmhouser Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: St Paul, MN Posts: 12	Re: Still waiting on insurance company's call!!! That's brutal. Your C10 was ridiculous! I'd just see if you can call the places you bought the stuff from and explain - they SHOULD send you another one. I had to do that when my STi was broken into. That or just go online and put all the stuff in your shopping cart and print it out before you would pay. My insurance company gave me NO problems. __________________ "Going to church doesn't make you any more of a Christian than standing in your garage makes you a truck."

07-29-2011, 06:24 PM	#5
romeer1 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 72	Re: Still waiting on insurance company's call!!! Good Idea! Thanks!

07-29-2011, 06:29 PM	#6
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Still waiting on insurance company's call!!! Did it get so hot your Gauges changed colors __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

07-29-2011, 06:32 PM	#7
stich626 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hingham ma Posts: 1,721	Re: Still waiting on insurance company's call!!! what was the cause?? sucks, now make it even better..

07-29-2011, 09:34 PM	#8
octain Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: North Ga Posts: 46	Re: Still waiting on insurance company's call!!! Ok this sux! Hope you get it sorted. I cant hardley look at the "after" pics.(: I need a new fire extinguisher. __________________ 72 C-10 04 HD Fatboy 82 Suzuki GS850 Cafe 78 GS1000 Skunk

07-29-2011, 10:24 PM	#9
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Still waiting on insurance company's call!!! i ALWAYS carry a fire estinguisher in either of the old cars we own. dang man i hate to look at the pictures just hang in there they'll look at it soon enough.. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

07-30-2011, 11:18 AM	#10
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Still waiting on insurance company's call!!! WoW! I just love your before pics of your interior. Top notch craftsmanship there. Yeah like us know how things work out. And what caused the fire in the first place. Good Luck. __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

07-30-2011, 12:58 PM	#11
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Still waiting on insurance company's call!!! I had a small electrical fire in my '69, before I retired. I contacted my insurance agent and a claims adjuster came to my house (State Farm). He admitted he had no idea what it would take to fix it, so I provided him with the info I already had for the new harnesses/parts. He added in some prep and paint time/materials, then proceeded to approve the claim. I had my money the next day. My labor and the parts from LMC and it was back on the road. My truck project includes all new harnesses. There's no way that I'm gonna trust 42-year old wiring in a truck that has thousands of my hard-earned dollars. But, the P.O. makes a good point in that insurance companies want to see receipts for work done. If they won't take an estimate from a reputable repair facility, it's probably all you can take to the bank. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-30-2011, 03:03 PM	#12
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Still waiting on insurance company's call!!! you might have better luck by going after whoever did the wiring and sue him/ or maybe he'll stepup and back his work __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-30-2011, 04:21 PM	#13
laplander Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NM Posts: 705	Re: Still waiting on insurance company's call!!! That sucks, bro. On each of my trucks I start a file on the day I buy the truck, and any time I buy something online I print out the Paypal statement, or if it's local I stick the receipt in there and keep it. When I sell the vehicle I hand them the file for their records. State Farm tried to fight me on a claim, because I did the drivetrain and suspension first and from the outside it didn't look like what my stated value was. I just handed him the file and they cut the check the next day. I like the stance on your truck, what are the specs?



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