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Project1970 · 08-15-2002, 04:26 AM

Found out my friend wrecked his '69 Chevy pickup the other day.

He said he'd just converted the front to discs (but he didn't use a kit - something tells me he probably didn't get the proportioning valve set up right, but even if he did, it probably wouldn't have mattered) and on his way home from Flagstaff, the car in front of him suddenly realized there was traffic ahead and locked up the brakes...he couldn't see around to anticipate it, so he stood on 'em and tried to go around but clipped it...it ended up rolling a time or two, he bounced off of the rock on one side and guardrail on the other...

They're estimating over $7000 in bodywork alone. He thinks the frame is still straight, and a few panels are still good (he says somehow the tailgate ended up nearly unscathed!), so he's going to try to get the insurance money on it, then buy the salvage title and part out the rest of it...

One of our other friends already got dibs on his '99 Z71 seat, though. :P

68 Suburban · 08-15-2002, 04:34 AM

At least he is ok. I-10 down from Flagstaff can be very unforgiving!

Project1970 · 08-15-2002, 04:40 AM

Yeah, he's fine, of course. And already plotting out his next project, ha...either a '68 Camaro he's got a lead on (apparently it's been in a garage a long time, needs a decent amount of work - paint, convertible top, interior, and a tranny) or maybe just buy a new shortbed / singlecab, drop it, throw a set of 20's on there, a 75 shot of nitrous, and call it done for now.

Pont · 08-15-2002, 12:04 PM

Isn't that I-17 that runs down from Flagstaff? I thought I-10 ran coast to coast (through Phoenix to Cali).

O'l Buck · 08-15-2002, 12:44 PM

man, sorry to hear about that....hate to hear about a truck buying the farm :-( good to hear he's ok though.

Project1970 · 08-15-2002, 02:40 PM

Pont, you're right...I don't know how I didn't notice that, heh...

It's a bit screwy, because I10 also runs north and south between Tucson and Phoenix. "Take I-10 east to Tucson..."

08-15-2002, 04:26 AM	#1
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	One less '69 Chevy out there... Found out my friend wrecked his '69 Chevy pickup the other day. He said he'd just converted the front to discs (but he didn't use a kit - something tells me he probably didn't get the proportioning valve set up right, but even if he did, it probably wouldn't have mattered) and on his way home from Flagstaff, the car in front of him suddenly realized there was traffic ahead and locked up the brakes...he couldn't see around to anticipate it, so he stood on 'em and tried to go around but clipped it...it ended up rolling a time or two, he bounced off of the rock on one side and guardrail on the other... They're estimating over $7000 in bodywork alone. He thinks the frame is still straight, and a few panels are still good (he says somehow the tailgate ended up nearly unscathed!), so he's going to try to get the insurance money on it, then buy the salvage title and part out the rest of it... One of our other friends already got dibs on his '99 Z71 seat, though. :P __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

08-15-2002, 04:34 AM	#2
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	At least he is ok. I-10 down from Flagstaff can be very unforgiving! __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

08-15-2002, 04:40 AM	#3
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Yeah, he's fine, of course. And already plotting out his next project, ha...either a '68 Camaro he's got a lead on (apparently it's been in a garage a long time, needs a decent amount of work - paint, convertible top, interior, and a tranny) or maybe just buy a new shortbed / singlecab, drop it, throw a set of 20's on there, a 75 shot of nitrous, and call it done for now. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

08-15-2002, 12:04 PM	#4
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	68 Suburban Isn't that I-17 that runs down from Flagstaff? I thought I-10 ran coast to coast (through Phoenix to Cali). __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

08-15-2002, 12:44 PM	#5
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	man, sorry to hear about that....hate to hear about a truck buying the farm :-( good to hear he's ok though. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

08-15-2002, 02:40 PM	#6
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Pont, you're right...I don't know how I didn't notice that, heh... It's a bit screwy, because I10 also runs north and south between Tucson and Phoenix. "Take I-10 east to Tucson..." __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

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