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timcos · 07-17-2007, 12:14 PM

For the first time in 35 years the truck had an accident

The front passenger tire blew out at 55 MPH on I-215 SB one mile before the 6200 S exit in Salt Lake City. We were in the right lane. After it blew I struggled to keep it going straight...did a decent job but the truck was stronger than me. Only kissed the concrete Jersey barrier for 125 feet. The Jersey barrier is a smoother surface to hit as it sits directly in front of one of those Decorative 12 foot sound barrier walls. So probably doing about 25 when hit the wall. Thank goodness the barrier was there or we may have been down over an embankment.

Just me and my boy...completely OK.

timcos · 07-17-2007, 12:16 PM

So who makes and sells the best fenders?

screamin_c10 · 07-17-2007, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by timcos

So who makes and sells the best fenders?

GM.

good to hear the you and the boy are oK.

timcos · 07-17-2007, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by screamin_c10

GM.

good to hear the you and the boy are oK.

So GM still makes these fenders...I thought it was all aftermarket like Tri Plus and some other place.

67ChevyRedneck · 07-17-2007, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by timcos

So GM still makes these fenders...I thought it was all aftermarket like Tri Plus and some other place.

I think he was being sarcastic, meaning you should find an NOS fender ($$$) or a solid original replacement.

No, GM no longer produces body panels for these trucks (although I have heard it is possible to still get inner fenders and stepside tailgates from GM still???)

OlChev67 · 07-17-2007, 12:17 PM

glad to hear yall are ok. hope the truck isnt too bad.

**jerry moss** · 07-17-2007, 12:26 PM

glad to hear you're both alright. looks like the tire had lots of tread left on it, did you run over something in the road or did it just blow out ? if it just blew out, i'd be talking to big-o about helping with the repairs on my truck.

timcos · 07-17-2007, 12:30 PM

Truck needs a new fender, bumper and aluminum grill. Rad support is OK, hood not damaged.

The tires are I think 20 years old. My fault for not changing them sooner.

No warning...nothing in the road...just brhbrhsbhrbrhsbhrbhrbshbsh....crunch.

**jerry moss** · 07-17-2007, 12:38 PM

looking at the bumper, i'd check the frame area where the outer bumper bracket attatches. and, buy some new tires

72swbcamo · 07-17-2007, 12:50 PM

Looks like the tread separated from the tire casing. That's the problem that they were having with those Chianese tire that were in the news several weeks ago. The problem tires were for light trucks. I would look into it.

67ChevyRedneck · 07-17-2007, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by timcos

The tires are I think 20 years old. My fault for not changing them sooner.

No warning...nothing in the road...just brhbrhsbhrbrhsbhrbhrbshbsh....crunch.

Same thing happened to me with an 86 Z28. Tires were old an dry rotted, I should have NEVER driven the car with the tires on it. I was doing about 75 up I26 from Columbia and BLAM! thub thub thub thub.... I blew the back left tire and got off the road safely. The car had 4 new tires the next day.

Glad you're OK. Looks like you lucked out on the damage! Could have been much worse!

**special-K** · 07-17-2007, 12:37 PM

Ah,what a shame.Glad to hear you`re all ok.Fenders and grilles are easy to replace.

**Yukon Jack** · 07-17-2007, 01:31 PM

Ouch! Thank goodness you both weren't hurt. Good luck getting it fixed.

NTR72GMC · 07-17-2007, 01:44 PM

That sucks where you getting off at 7200 s exit

timcos · 07-17-2007, 01:52 PM

Frame...visually the frame is good.

The bumper mounting brackets gave way...as designed.

I know this so far as there is no cracked or deformed undercoating/dirt/rust in that area.

timcos · 07-17-2007, 01:55 PM

I was getting off 6200 S...and I just fixed my original post...it was 215...LOL

Tim

bad6772 · 07-17-2007, 02:05 PM

man that sucks.but at least you and the boy are ok, i always say, well it coulda been worse

Spanky_Pete · 07-17-2007, 02:05 PM

Wow, that's a bummer, sorry. Glad you're ok though.

That almost looks like a retread tire the way it separated.

67ChevyRedneck · 07-17-2007, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Spanky_Pete

That almost looks like a retread tire the way it separated.

I was thinking the same thing

prg machine · 07-17-2007, 02:26 PM

Read my Hammer Dolly lesson post

I would hammer that out. Mine was as bad if not worse with about a gallon of Bondo on it and lotsa holes to hang it on with. More time than money here,,,,,,,,,,,,but it can be done.
Glad for ya it didn't realy get ugly!!!

NTR72GMC · 07-17-2007, 02:27 PM

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I was getting off 6200 S...and I just fixed my original post...it was 215...LOL

Tim

I thought that was mixed up. Just dont go to interstate for parts glad that you and your son are ok.

LOW DOUGH · 07-17-2007, 03:59 PM

Glad yall are ok. Truck's not to bad

Hook'em · 07-17-2007, 04:12 PM

Glad you and your son are alright. That is my biggest fear - blow-out on a front tire at 70 mph, followed closely by spontaneous combustion (for some reason I have a fear that the truck will catch on fire while driving down the road). I got my truck in 2004 when my Dad passed. I have no idea how old the tires were when I got it. Probably best to just change them out.

**70C10Toejam** · 07-28-2007, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Hook'em

That is my biggest fear - blow-out on a front tire at 70 mph, followed closely by spontaneous combustion

I had a whole nother thought when i read that of looking over and seeing the driver just burst into flames for no reason

timcos · 07-17-2007, 06:21 PM

Yeah...I would change them...pretty scary ride.

07-17-2007, 12:14 PM	#1
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Kissing the wall For the first time in 35 years the truck had an accident The front passenger tire blew out at 55 MPH on I-215 SB one mile before the 6200 S exit in Salt Lake City. We were in the right lane. After it blew I struggled to keep it going straight...did a decent job but the truck was stronger than me. Only kissed the concrete Jersey barrier for 125 feet. The Jersey barrier is a smoother surface to hit as it sits directly in front of one of those Decorative 12 foot sound barrier walls. So probably doing about 25 when hit the wall. Thank goodness the barrier was there or we may have been down over an embankment. Just me and my boy...completely OK. Attached Images __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004) Last edited by timcos; 07-17-2007 at 01:55 PM.

07-17-2007, 12:16 PM	#2
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Kissing the wall So who makes and sells the best fenders? __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

07-17-2007, 12:17 PM	#6
OlChev67 Ever heard of Beech Island?? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 327	Re: Kissing the wall glad to hear yall are ok. hope the truck isnt too bad.

07-17-2007, 12:26 PM	#7
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,916	Re: Kissing the wall glad to hear you're both alright. looks like the tire had lots of tread left on it, did you run over something in the road or did it just blow out ? if it just blew out, i'd be talking to big-o about helping with the repairs on my truck. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

07-17-2007, 12:30 PM	#8
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Kissing the wall Truck needs a new fender, bumper and aluminum grill. Rad support is OK, hood not damaged. The tires are I think 20 years old. My fault for not changing them sooner. No warning...nothing in the road...just brhbrhsbhrbrhsbhrbhrbshbsh....crunch. __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

07-17-2007, 12:38 PM	#9
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,916	Re: Kissing the wall looking at the bumper, i'd check the frame area where the outer bumper bracket attatches. and, buy some new tires __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

07-17-2007, 12:50 PM	#10
72swbcamo Active Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Waterbury, CT Posts: 591	Re: Kissing the wall Looks like the tread separated from the tire casing. That's the problem that they were having with those Chianese tire that were in the news several weeks ago. The problem tires were for light trucks. I would look into it.

07-17-2007, 12:37 PM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Kissing the wall Ah,what a shame.Glad to hear you`re all ok.Fenders and grilles are easy to replace. __________________ "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 ~

07-17-2007, 01:31 PM	#13
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: Kissing the wall Ouch! Thank goodness you both weren't hurt. Good luck getting it fixed. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-17-2007, 01:44 PM	#14
NTR72GMC 2wd FTW!!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SLC UTAH Posts: 673	Re: Kissing the wall That sucks where you getting off at 7200 s exit

07-17-2007, 01:52 PM	#15
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Kissing the wall Frame...visually the frame is good. The bumper mounting brackets gave way...as designed. I know this so far as there is no cracked or deformed undercoating/dirt/rust in that area. __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

07-17-2007, 01:55 PM	#16
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Kissing the wall I was getting off 6200 S...and I just fixed my original post...it was 215...LOL Tim __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

07-17-2007, 02:05 PM	#17
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: Kissing the wall man that sucks.but at least you and the boy are ok, i always say, well it coulda been worse

07-17-2007, 02:05 PM	#18
Spanky_Pete Too many trucks? Nah... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: SW Washington State Posts: 154	Re: Kissing the wall Wow, that's a bummer, sorry. Glad you're ok though. That almost looks like a retread tire the way it separated.

07-17-2007, 02:26 PM	#20
prg machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 1,069	Re: Kissing the wall Read my Hammer Dolly lesson post I would hammer that out. Mine was as bad if not worse with about a gallon of Bondo on it and lotsa holes to hang it on with. More time than money here,,,,,,,,,,,,but it can be done. Glad for ya it didn't realy get ugly!!!



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07-17-2007, 03:59 PM	#22
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Kissing the wall Glad yall are ok. Truck's not to bad

07-17-2007, 04:12 PM	#23
Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 858	Re: Kissing the wall Glad you and your son are alright. That is my biggest fear - blow-out on a front tire at 70 mph, followed closely by spontaneous combustion (for some reason I have a fear that the truck will catch on fire while driving down the road). I got my truck in 2004 when my Dad passed. I have no idea how old the tires were when I got it. Probably best to just change them out. __________________ Hook'em

07-17-2007, 06:21 PM	#25
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Kissing the wall Yeah...I would change them...pretty scary ride. __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

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