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**CPNE** · 10-27-2008, 11:12 AM

Pics tell the story, it happened Saturday night. It was outside as we were cleaning out the garage to put her away.

This truck started it all for me and my boys. We bought it as a father-son project 10 or 11 years ago. Brought her back from the dead as it was an old rusty beater out of Maine. 250 six, no options. Brian and I worked on it and reinvented it as a BB truck with lots of stock optionsm, buckets tach dash, etc.

Not sure if we can do it again, depends upon whether the frame is damaged beyond repair. We don't know yet. It "looks" like a hood, fender, etc, but she leans heavy to one side now. Plus I'm not sure if the cab is fubar'd it got smashed near the top of the windshiedl piller by a branch.

Anyway, needless to say my oldest son (now 25 is bummed). If she's gone, I see another K20 coming to life from the ashes.

toomanytoyz · 10-27-2008, 11:18 AM

Sorry for Your Loss, I hope all Goes well with the Rebuild .........

Pics like that Just Make you Wanna Cry.........

Rick

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 10-27-2008, 11:22 AM

Crap that sucks!!!!

69ROTROD · 10-27-2008, 11:25 AM

My condolences. Good luck on the rebuild.

**70cst** · 10-27-2008, 11:28 AM

All I can do is Sorry for your mishap. What are the odds of having your truck sitting at that spot at the exact time that the branch decided to fall?

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 10-27-2008, 11:49 AM

That sucks hopefully you can save her agian.

**Yukon Jack** · 10-27-2008, 11:52 AM

I'd sawzall that tree so fast, it wouldn't know what hit it!

**fine69** · 10-27-2008, 12:07 PM

Heck, its all good. I have driven stuff worse than that.

In the words of Joe Dirt "it'll buff out".

lax54650 · 10-27-2008, 12:11 PM

that sux.... but look at it as another bonding op. its fixable.. might not buff out but looks fixable

67ChevyRedneck · 10-27-2008, 12:21 PM

Man, that's terrible...

but I'll be the optimist and say that doesn't look bad at all??? Wost case a frame and new front clip, pull some dents from the cab roof?

This fella saved his cab

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=deer

**CPNE** · 10-27-2008, 12:32 PM

Its fixable one way or the other and noone was hurt. If the frame is bent, it looks like a K20 or C10/20 LWB will rise from the ashes at some point. We have all the parts, and like I mentioned it has a built 402 with a lot goodies still salvageable.

She does lean real bad, the pics don't show it.

whatnow123 · 10-27-2008, 12:19 PM

Man, this is the second truck taken out by a tree since I've been a member on here. What are the odds?

Sorry about the loss, but totally fixable and at least no one was hurt.

**special-K** · 10-27-2008, 12:30 PM

Bummer....

I bet you can fix it.

Luvlegs · 10-27-2008, 12:32 PM

I cut down every pine tree with 1/4 mile of anything I own - seems most pictures of damaged property have a smattering of needles in them.

67ChevyRedneck · 10-27-2008, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Luvlegs

I cut down every pine tree with 1/4 mile of anything I own - seems most pictures of damaged property have a smattering of needles in them.

Pine trees are the devil! A branch fell across the bed of my 67 during a storm back in college. It was a pretty good size, probably 4 or 5 inches in diameter. It was rotten and dead, so it broke easily across my bed rails. My truck was in primer back then. It put some dings in the bed rail and 4 or 5 quarter sized dings in the PS fender, but the brunt of the attack was taken by my friends '00 V-6 mustang that was parked next to me

It poked some holes in the hood and the entire car had to be repainted. No pics, didn't have a camera back then.

**CPNE** · 10-27-2008, 12:52 PM

This tree was not on my property, it was across the street

**nightmare** · 10-27-2008, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPNE

This tree was not on my property, it was across the street

see if there is a way that their home owners insurance would pay for it. did you keep all the receipts for your work?

big_al_71 · 10-27-2008, 03:01 PM

The truck was damaged by your neighbors tree his insurance company has to pay for the damages caused. Call the police and make a police report contact your insurance let them know of what happened, your insurance will contact their insurance and you should not have an issue getting it fixed.

Main reason why I have collectors insurance on my truck just in case....

jay-dawg · 10-27-2008, 12:58 PM

ouch. sorry to see that happen to you.

PanelDeland · 10-27-2008, 01:00 PM

Ouch,sorry for the damage.Looks like it's time for a new bonding experience.Could be broken cab or suspension mounts causing the lean.Hope it's something simple.
BTW How good of a neighbor is he?File against his homeowners insurance.It was an act of God and should be covered.

corn · 10-27-2008, 03:12 PM

Sucks for sure but I dont see the frame being hurt much there. A hood & fender will go a long way...

**special-K** · 10-27-2008, 03:19 PM

Sorry for your loggs.

tcb-1 · 10-27-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Sorry for your loggs.

like corn said, I doubt if the frame was affected at all. looks to me like a hood, fender, grille surround, and cowl. all parts that are easy to find! oh and the antennae.

>>however if the neighbor's insurance is swinging the bill, ask for genuine GM replacement parts!<<

**CPNE** · 10-27-2008, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Sorry for your loggs.

Woodgrain trim is nice but not what we had in mind.

***Liz*** · 10-27-2008, 04:04 PM

Tell Brian I'm sorry.. I know what this one meant to ya'll.

10-27-2008, 11:12 AM	#1
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	This just sucks Pics tell the story, it happened Saturday night. It was outside as we were cleaning out the garage to put her away. This truck started it all for me and my boys. We bought it as a father-son project 10 or 11 years ago. Brought her back from the dead as it was an old rusty beater out of Maine. 250 six, no options. Brian and I worked on it and reinvented it as a BB truck with lots of stock optionsm, buckets tach dash, etc. Not sure if we can do it again, depends upon whether the frame is damaged beyond repair. We don't know yet. It "looks" like a hood, fender, etc, but she leans heavy to one side now. Plus I'm not sure if the cab is fubar'd it got smashed near the top of the windshiedl piller by a branch. Anyway, needless to say my oldest son (now 25 is bummed). If she's gone, I see another K20 coming to life from the ashes. Attached Images __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all Last edited by CPNE; 10-27-2008 at 11:14 AM.

10-27-2008, 11:18 AM	#2
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: This just sucks Sorry for Your Loss, I hope all Goes well with the Rebuild ......... Pics like that Just Make you Wanna Cry......... Rick __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

10-27-2008, 11:22 AM	#3
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: This just sucks Crap that sucks!!!! __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

10-27-2008, 11:25 AM	#4
69ROTROD Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 242	Re: This just sucks My condolences. Good luck on the rebuild. __________________ 1972 C/10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NEW ADDITION!! 1969 C/10 LWB (Gone to greener pastures) 2006 Cadillac SRX http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=303768

10-27-2008, 11:28 AM	#5
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: This just sucks All I can do is Sorry for your mishap. What are the odds of having your truck sitting at that spot at the exact time that the branch decided to fall? __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 10-27-2008 at 11:29 AM.

10-27-2008, 11:49 AM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: This just sucks That sucks hopefully you can save her agian. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

10-27-2008, 11:52 AM	#7
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: This just sucks I'd sawzall that tree so fast, it wouldn't know what hit it! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-27-2008, 12:07 PM	#8
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: This just sucks Heck, its all good. I have driven stuff worse than that. In the words of Joe Dirt "it'll buff out". __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

10-27-2008, 12:11 PM	#9
lax54650 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: lacrosse wi. Posts: 426	Re: This just sucks that sux.... but look at it as another bonding op. its fixable.. might not buff out but looks fixable

10-27-2008, 12:21 PM	#10
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: This just sucks Man, that's terrible... but I'll be the optimist and say that doesn't look bad at all??? Wost case a frame and new front clip, pull some dents from the cab roof? This fella saved his cab http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=deer __________________ 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! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 10-27-2008 at 12:23 PM.

10-27-2008, 12:32 PM	#11
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Re: This just sucks Its fixable one way or the other and noone was hurt. If the frame is bent, it looks like a K20 or C10/20 LWB will rise from the ashes at some point. We have all the parts, and like I mentioned it has a built 402 with a lot goodies still salvageable. She does lean real bad, the pics don't show it. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

10-27-2008, 12:19 PM	#12
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: This just sucks Man, this is the second truck taken out by a tree since I've been a member on here. What are the odds? Sorry about the loss, but totally fixable and at least no one was hurt. __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094

10-27-2008, 12:30 PM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: This just sucks Bummer.... I bet you can fix it. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-27-2008, 12:32 PM	#14
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: This just sucks I cut down every pine tree with 1/4 mile of anything I own - seems most pictures of damaged property have a smattering of needles in them. __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

10-27-2008, 12:52 PM	#16
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Re: This just sucks This tree was not on my property, it was across the street __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all



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10-27-2008, 03:01 PM	#18
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: This just sucks The truck was damaged by your neighbors tree his insurance company has to pay for the damages caused. Call the police and make a police report contact your insurance let them know of what happened, your insurance will contact their insurance and you should not have an issue getting it fixed. Main reason why I have collectors insurance on my truck just in case.... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild Last edited by big_al_71; 10-27-2008 at 03:01 PM.

10-27-2008, 12:58 PM	#19
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	Re: This just sucks ouch. sorry to see that happen to you. __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

10-27-2008, 01:00 PM	#20
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: This just sucks Ouch,sorry for the damage.Looks like it's time for a new bonding experience.Could be broken cab or suspension mounts causing the lean.Hope it's something simple. BTW How good of a neighbor is he?File against his homeowners insurance.It was an act of God and should be covered. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-27-2008, 03:12 PM	#21
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: This just sucks Sucks for sure but I dont see the frame being hurt much there. A hood & fender will go a long way... Last edited by corn; 10-27-2008 at 03:13 PM.

10-27-2008, 03:19 PM	#22
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: This just sucks Sorry for your loggs. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-27-2008, 04:04 PM	#25
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,737	Re: This just sucks Tell Brian I'm sorry.. I know what this one meant to ya'll.

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