Big Mystery Bummer...while we were in NY! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ChevyDude · 08-07-2006, 10:51 AM

So my wife and I set off for NY last Wed. for her family picnic that was in Buffulo, NY, Evangola State Park. We returned last night to find this! I had turned off the water in the house so it wasn't any running water or valve bust/breaking in the house....All we can figure out... that it had to be rain and a leak in the roof. The drywall that came down was over the bed of my 71' ,all the carpet is ruined in our bedroom and walk in closet, heated tile floor is soaked and ruined and Lil' Red suffered a small ding on her bed rail when the drywall came down, Lil' Red's cover got ripped. The garage and bedroom are in sad shape. Ins. claims adjuster is calling today. Just a bummer!

Jerry Jones · 08-07-2006, 10:55 AM

that is quite the bummer, hope all works out for ya... stay on the ins. co. dont settle for less than what you deserve.

dallas71 · 08-07-2006, 10:57 AM

that just sucks....no more letting the wife go to Buffalo.....Believe it or not when i was a kid i use to live at Evangola State Park.....funny to see that on a board...

67ChevyRedneck · 08-07-2006, 11:21 AM

At least it didn't come down on top of the cab! That really sucks. I park my truck under a couple trees at my uncles house (that's where he wants it

) and I'm terrified that one of them dead lookin trees is gonna come down on 'er.

*Shane* · 08-07-2006, 11:46 AM

pisser

Lemield · 08-07-2006, 12:11 PM

Alex....that SUCKS!!! Let me know if I can help you with anything.

**Palf70Step** · 08-07-2006, 12:11 PM

Sorry to hear about the mess. Hope everything works out.

**Yukon Jack** · 08-07-2006, 12:47 PM

Dang, so thankful it didn't do more damage. Just what we all need, setbacks!

**BOSS** · 08-07-2006, 12:52 PM

Sorry to hear that,it could have been worse on the truck though.Like someone above said dont settle untill you get what you want.Hope all goes well.

shifty · 08-07-2006, 01:25 PM

sucks!

matthufham · 08-07-2006, 01:27 PM

that's terrible. where's the damage to the truck? i couldn't really see anything

ChevyDude · 08-07-2006, 01:32 PM

Just another hurdle I figure. Yes, it totally sucks and I appreciate everyones kind words. Getting home, tired, and walking into the mess that I saw was really a sorry way to come home. Truck is damaged on drivers bed rail...it's easy to pic out because there is no marks or dents anywhere...or I should say..... there "WAS" no marks or dents anywhere. Ins. is supposed to call today.

**Canadian694x4** · 08-07-2006, 02:00 PM

Man Isn't That Just A Kick In The Balls

Hope You Can Get What You Deserve From Your Insurance Co.

glock35ipsc · 08-07-2006, 02:06 PM

Damn dude!! Remember the story of my insurance company and the 68.....beat on them till you get what is fair. You know they will try to low-ball you if at all possible. Figure out what materials are going to cost to fix EVERYTHING (house AND Lil' Red), then add labor to that. If they are below that, don't accept until they are at or above!

*72CSTC5* · 08-07-2006, 06:34 PM

That sucks. I know how much of a bad time you had with your last painter and just when you thought you were done with the bodyshops!!

chevyboy55 · 08-07-2006, 08:28 PM

Screw the house! Make sure the truck is fixed right.

longhorn70gmc · 08-08-2006, 12:21 AM

Good thing is, You and the wife are safe! Sorry to here about this unfortunent event. Your envestment and time in your truck is worth way more then any insurence could give but, I hope you get taken care off and hope to see that fine Red pickup with ya in it!!! Goodluck on the claim!!!!!

beautimus · 08-08-2006, 03:32 AM

Did you remember to turn off the hot water heater?

ChevyDude · 08-08-2006, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by beautimus

Did you remember to turn off the hot water heater?

No I did not turn off the hot water heater, but how could that flood the upstairs master bedroom/bathroom? The water heater is in the basement. I was thinking maybe the sewers flooded and the water came up through the toilets...but that would have flooded the main level toilets first...not the upstairs toilet????

The main water was OFF at the valve in the basement entry from the street. I went up in the attic expecting to see where the water had come in maybe from a torential rain...but there are no signs as it is dry up there??? I really am baffled on this one???

Southedisto · 08-08-2006, 11:00 AM

Sorry to see/hear this. Hope all works out for you, and be glad that you have insurance.

stllookn · 08-08-2006, 01:38 PM

If you have an expansion tank in your system (usually on the hot water side if you have hydronic heating) that may have sufficient volume to create a leak with the water turned off. What heats your heated floor?

meathead95 · 08-08-2006, 07:39 AM

what are the odds of that.

PanelDeland · 08-08-2006, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by meathead95

what are the odds of that.

meat,have you been watching "The Chronicles of Riddick"?

Roachgod · 08-08-2006, 07:53 PM

Sorry to here about the misfortune. Did you leave the air conditioner on while you were gone, if the drain pan in the attic is clogged or drain came unhooked i've seen stuff like that here in Texas.

JerseyGirl · 08-09-2006, 06:18 PM

Damn Alex..sorry to see that happen..why didn't you call me to watch your house while you were gone? lol...Just trying to cheer ya up hun. That sucks...

08-07-2006, 10:51 AM	#1
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Big Mystery Bummer...while we were in NY! So my wife and I set off for NY last Wed. for her family picnic that was in Buffulo, NY, Evangola State Park. We returned last night to find this! I had turned off the water in the house so it wasn't any running water or valve bust/breaking in the house....All we can figure out... that it had to be rain and a leak in the roof. The drywall that came down was over the bed of my 71' ,all the carpet is ruined in our bedroom and walk in closet, heated tile floor is soaked and ruined and Lil' Red suffered a small ding on her bed rail when the drywall came down, Lil' Red's cover got ripped. The garage and bedroom are in sad shape. Ins. claims adjuster is calling today. Just a bummer! Attached Images Last edited by ChevyDude; 08-07-2006 at 11:50 AM.

08-07-2006, 10:55 AM	#2
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: Big Mystery Bummer...while we were in NY! that is quite the bummer, hope all works out for ya... stay on the ins. co. dont settle for less than what you deserve. __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

08-07-2006, 10:57 AM	#3
dallas71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Corinth,TX Posts: 444	Re: Big Mystery Bummer...while we were in NY! that just sucks....no more letting the wife go to Buffalo.....Believe it or not when i was a kid i use to live at Evangola State Park.....funny to see that on a board... __________________ My 1966 LWB Truck My 1966 SWB Truck

08-07-2006, 11:21 AM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Big Mystery Bummer...while we were in NY! At least it didn't come down on top of the cab! That really sucks. I park my truck under a couple trees at my uncles house (that's where he wants it) and I'm terrified that one of them dead lookin trees is gonna come down on 'er. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

08-07-2006, 11:46 AM	#5
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Big Mystery Bummer...while we were in NY! pisser

08-07-2006, 12:11 PM	#6
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: Big Mystery Bummer...while we were in NY! Alex....that SUCKS!!! Let me know if I can help you with anything. __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

08-07-2006, 12:11 PM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,820	Re: Big Mystery Bummer...while we were in NY! Sorry to hear about the mess. Hope everything works out. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-07-2006, 12:47 PM	#8
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: Big Mystery Bummer...while we were in NY! Dang, so thankful it didn't do more damage. Just what we all need, setbacks! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-07-2006, 12:52 PM	#9
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	Re: Big Mystery Bummer...while we were in NY! Sorry to hear that,it could have been worse on the truck though.Like someone above said dont settle untill you get what you want.Hope all goes well. __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

08-07-2006, 01:25 PM	#10
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Big Mystery Bummer...while we were in NY! sucks! __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

08-07-2006, 01:27 PM	#11
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Big Mystery Bummer...while we were in NY! that's terrible. where's the damage to the truck? i couldn't really see anything

08-07-2006, 01:32 PM	#12
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Big Mystery Bummer...while we were in NY! Just another hurdle I figure. Yes, it totally sucks and I appreciate everyones kind words. Getting home, tired, and walking into the mess that I saw was really a sorry way to come home. Truck is damaged on drivers bed rail...it's easy to pic out because there is no marks or dents anywhere...or I should say..... there "WAS" no marks or dents anywhere. Ins. is supposed to call today. Last edited by ChevyDude; 08-07-2006 at 01:32 PM.

08-07-2006, 02:00 PM	#13
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Re: Big Mystery Bummer...while we were in NY! Man Isn't That Just A Kick In The Balls Hope You Can Get What You Deserve From Your Insurance Co. __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

08-07-2006, 02:06 PM	#14
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72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Big Mystery Bummer...while we were in NY! That sucks. I know how much of a bad time you had with your last painter and just when you thought you were done with the bodyshops!!



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08-07-2006, 08:28 PM	#16
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Re: Big Mystery Bummer...while we were in NY! Screw the house! Make sure the truck is fixed right.

08-08-2006, 12:21 AM	#17
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: Big Mystery Bummer...while we were in NY! Good thing is, You and the wife are safe! Sorry to here about this unfortunent event. Your envestment and time in your truck is worth way more then any insurence could give but, I hope you get taken care off and hope to see that fine Red pickup with ya in it!!! Goodluck on the claim!!!!! __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

08-08-2006, 03:32 AM	#18
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08-08-2006, 11:00 AM	#20
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stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Big Mystery Bummer...while we were in NY! If you have an expansion tank in your system (usually on the hot water side if you have hydronic heating) that may have sufficient volume to create a leak with the water turned off. What heats your heated floor? __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

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08-08-2006, 07:53 PM	#24
Roachgod Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: katy texas Posts: 48	Re: Big Mystery Bummer...while we were in NY! Sorry to here about the misfortune. Did you leave the air conditioner on while you were gone, if the drain pan in the attic is clogged or drain came unhooked i've seen stuff like that here in Texas. __________________ 1970 custom/10 (was 8-350) long bed factory a/c,power steering, power brakes added front disc brakes from a 72 and rear axles 5 lug 79 chev 1 ton 01 GMC Jimmy

08-09-2006, 06:18 PM	#25
JerseyGirl American Woman! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: TN Posts: 1,046	Re: Big Mystery Bummer...while we were in NY! Damn Alex..sorry to see that happen..why didn't you call me to watch your house while you were gone? lol...Just trying to cheer ya up hun. That sucks... __________________ Tree Was Here! Click here to see pics of my new rig!

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