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72highlander · 05-03-2007, 11:25 PM

i have 230 acres of land. on it is a set of triple tank that haven't had water in them in 15 years. i had the road rebuilt and had a catch built for them, but didn't think they would ever hold and surely not over a single rain. my son and i always climb the dam and ride in the bottom and play. luckily this time i was by myself. i went up a steep part so i got a good run at it, flew over the top into 6 feet of water. i wish i had a picture of my face when this went on. the water was freezing too. insurance company wasn't very proud of me. pics are worth a thousand words.

p.s. you can't see tank from road, have to drive around to back side to see water, hence me not knowing it had water.

uniman · 05-03-2007, 11:29 PM

that looks like a newer truck what year is it? bet that joy ride sets you back a bit

72highlander · 05-03-2007, 11:32 PM

yes, it was a 2006 Z71 crew with a 6" suspension lift and 35" tires. insurance paid off truck, but i lost my tail on the stuff i did to it.

68 P.O.S. · 05-03-2007, 11:35 PM

Good stuff happens...and unfortunately that wasn't it.

But seriously, we've all done some dumb stuff...maybe not as bad as that, but still pretty darn dumb. You're definitely not alone on this one.

*72CSTC5* · 05-03-2007, 11:37 PM

WOW! I have seen and heard some crazy stuff but that tops it dude!!

shifty · 05-03-2007, 11:38 PM

Uhm, yeah, looks like someone needs to do a GenIII engine swap into their 67-72, bud!

1970bowtie · 05-03-2007, 11:39 PM

thats pretty funny...look at it this way, you almost made it all the way across.
that sucks about your lift though

72highlander · 05-03-2007, 11:42 PM

luckily, the insurance company totalled it. i'm seriously gonna miss it, but i think it would be a wiring nightmare from now on. it's going to the salvage pool, and will be sold as a builder. i didn't think they would sell it to be put back on the road, but they are. hope someone knows what they are getting into, but i'm pretty sure by the looks of it they will.

IvelDesigns · 05-03-2007, 11:46 PM

did you use your OnStar? I bet that would have made for a great commercial.

Operator:
OnStar, how may I help you

72highlander:
Where are the life jackets in this truck?

Operator:
Excuse me??

72highlander:
Where are the life jackets?! my truck fell in a pond and I don't think it can swim.

Operator:
Sir, help is on the way....

RocketChevy56 · 05-06-2007, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by IvelDesigns

did you use your OnStar? I bet that would have made for a great commercial.

Operator:
OnStar, how may I help you

72highlander:
Where are the life jackets in this truck?

Operator:
Excuse me??

72highlander:
Where are the life jackets?! my truck fell in a pond and I don't think it can swim.

Operator:
Sir, help is on the way....

haha, lovin' it man. that one would sell to the broadcasting companies like hotcakes. Ya, tough break man, I guess this gives you the oppurtunity to fill the empty space in the garage for somethin else!! keep on truckin!

68GenIII · 05-06-2007, 12:56 AM

Reminds me of an episode of that Orange County Choppers!!!

72highlander · 05-03-2007, 11:47 PM

never thought of that, would've been quite humorous though.

jeffspower · 05-04-2007, 12:00 AM

I would have tried to buy it back from the ins. co. Most people I know would have aired it out, changed the fluids a few times and put it back on the road- no joke!

That water looks pretty clean- crop field silted pond water is a little tougher on things. My ex brother-in-law has experience with that scraping the snow off the pond one year with a 7500lb. tractor so the kids could go ice skating. The tractor & him went ice fishing instead

bodyman9174 · 05-04-2007, 12:02 AM

That sucks man. But atleast U have one hell of a story that can top many others. Anytime water goes over the rocker its totalled. Well should be.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-04-2007, 12:10 AM

thats just freakin hilarious

sorry bout the truck though even though i think that wouldve been one hell of a fun ride, somethin ive always wanted to

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-04-2007, 12:11 AM

BTW, i think i would buy it back and atlest part it out and make some money off of it, or depending even drive it again, after it sat for like a month with fans

1lowdiesel · 05-04-2007, 09:03 AM

damn that's beat at least you were able to get out.

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Originally Posted by GREASEMONKEY72

BTW, i think i would buy it back and atlest part it out and make some money off of it,

hell yea i could use the doors and bed

72armyswbtruck · 05-03-2007, 11:56 PM

I had a friend who did the same thing during his divorce. He bought the truck back for less than 1 grand. The seals in the tranny gum up and the tranny needs to be completely rebuilt. I hope just like you do that whoever buys it knows what they are doing.

72highlander · 05-04-2007, 12:04 AM

adjuster was looking at it and couldn't see water line, he opened up glove box and water came out and he said "yep, it's done" i asked about buying it back, but they said it would probably bring 13-15k at auction. there's no way i'd have given that.

jeffspower · 05-04-2007, 12:08 AM

Agree with ya there- that would be a lot of money for something that could end up a nice looking beater!

72highlander · 05-04-2007, 12:12 AM

i had a buddy with me, he didn't think i could make it up so he got out. he said i jumped about 3 feet at the top and then there i was. it was a hell of a ride. wish i had it on video. my '72 is slated to be my son's (he is 3). when i told him i was going to drive "his" truck he told me i couldn't because i would get it muddy. lol

Bishops Trucks · 05-04-2007, 12:33 AM

You have to step back and ask yourself, "Was that fun or what!"

uniman · 05-04-2007, 12:52 AM

So how long did it run for? did you ever think it might be easier to go fishing in a boat...

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-04-2007, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uniman

So how long did it run for? did you ever think it might be easier to go fishing in a boat...

**Tom Vogel** · 05-04-2007, 01:29 AM

Get it Muddy???... Thats the least of his worries. I wouldnt let you drive it either! (just kiddin)

05-03-2007, 11:25 PM	#1
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	the ultimate dumba#@ move by me i have 230 acres of land. on it is a set of triple tank that haven't had water in them in 15 years. i had the road rebuilt and had a catch built for them, but didn't think they would ever hold and surely not over a single rain. my son and i always climb the dam and ride in the bottom and play. luckily this time i was by myself. i went up a steep part so i got a good run at it, flew over the top into 6 feet of water. i wish i had a picture of my face when this went on. the water was freezing too. insurance company wasn't very proud of me. pics are worth a thousand words. p.s. you can't see tank from road, have to drive around to back side to see water, hence me not knowing it had water. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

05-03-2007, 11:29 PM	#2
uniman Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Roseville,CA Posts: 17	Re: the ultimate dumba#@ move by me that looks like a newer truck what year is it? bet that joy ride sets you back a bit

05-03-2007, 11:32 PM	#3
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: the ultimate dumba#@ move by me yes, it was a 2006 Z71 crew with a 6" suspension lift and 35" tires. insurance paid off truck, but i lost my tail on the stuff i did to it. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

05-03-2007, 11:35 PM	#4
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,662	Re: the ultimate dumba#@ move by me Good stuff happens...and unfortunately that wasn't it. But seriously, we've all done some dumb stuff...maybe not as bad as that, but still pretty darn dumb. You're definitely not alone on this one. __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo

05-03-2007, 11:37 PM	#5
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: the ultimate dumba#@ move by me WOW! I have seen and heard some crazy stuff but that tops it dude!!

05-03-2007, 11:38 PM	#6
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: the ultimate dumba#@ move by me Uhm, yeah, looks like someone needs to do a GenIII engine swap into their 67-72, bud! __________________ 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.

05-03-2007, 11:39 PM	#7
1970bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 549	Re: the ultimate dumba#@ move by me thats pretty funny...look at it this way, you almost made it all the way across. that sucks about your lift though __________________ Justin 1970 c/10 short wide bed My build thread WTT 1970 chevy front end for 67/68 chevy front end WTT 2 15x10 american racing outlaw 2 wheels for 2 of the same in a 15x7 or 15x8

05-03-2007, 11:42 PM	#8
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: the ultimate dumba#@ move by me luckily, the insurance company totalled it. i'm seriously gonna miss it, but i think it would be a wiring nightmare from now on. it's going to the salvage pool, and will be sold as a builder. i didn't think they would sell it to be put back on the road, but they are. hope someone knows what they are getting into, but i'm pretty sure by the looks of it they will. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

05-03-2007, 11:46 PM	#9
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: the ultimate dumba#@ move by me did you use your OnStar? I bet that would have made for a great commercial. Operator: OnStar, how may I help you 72highlander: Where are the life jackets in this truck? Operator: Excuse me?? 72highlander: Where are the life jackets?! my truck fell in a pond and I don't think it can swim. Operator: Sir, help is on the way.... __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007... Last edited by IvelDesigns; 05-03-2007 at 11:46 PM.

05-06-2007, 12:56 AM	#11
68GenIII Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL Posts: 257	Re: the ultimate dumba#@ move by me Reminds me of an episode of that Orange County Choppers!!! __________________ 68 lwb to swb Cummins swap in the works. I promise it will be cool someday.

05-03-2007, 11:47 PM	#12
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: the ultimate dumba#@ move by me never thought of that, would've been quite humorous though. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

05-04-2007, 12:00 AM	#13
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: the ultimate dumba#@ move by me I would have tried to buy it back from the ins. co. Most people I know would have aired it out, changed the fluids a few times and put it back on the road- no joke! That water looks pretty clean- crop field silted pond water is a little tougher on things. My ex brother-in-law has experience with that scraping the snow off the pond one year with a 7500lb. tractor so the kids could go ice skating. The tractor & him went ice fishing instead __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

05-04-2007, 12:02 AM	#14
bodyman9174 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: south burbs of chicago IL Posts: 237	Re: the ultimate dumba#@ move by me That sucks man. But atleast U have one hell of a story that can top many others. Anytime water goes over the rocker its totalled. Well should be. __________________ Cars i have done

05-04-2007, 12:10 AM	#15
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: the ultimate dumba#@ move by me thats just freakin hilarious sorry bout the truck though even though i think that wouldve been one hell of a fun ride, somethin ive always wanted to __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

05-04-2007, 12:11 AM	#16
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: the ultimate dumba#@ move by me BTW, i think i would buy it back and atlest part it out and make some money off of it, or depending even drive it again, after it sat for like a month with fans __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME



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05-03-2007, 11:56 PM	#18
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: the ultimate dumba#@ move by me I had a friend who did the same thing during his divorce. He bought the truck back for less than 1 grand. The seals in the tranny gum up and the tranny needs to be completely rebuilt. I hope just like you do that whoever buys it knows what they are doing. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

05-04-2007, 12:04 AM	#19
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: the ultimate dumba#@ move by me adjuster was looking at it and couldn't see water line, he opened up glove box and water came out and he said "yep, it's done" i asked about buying it back, but they said it would probably bring 13-15k at auction. there's no way i'd have given that. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

05-04-2007, 12:08 AM	#20
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: the ultimate dumba#@ move by me Agree with ya there- that would be a lot of money for something that could end up a nice looking beater! __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

05-04-2007, 12:12 AM	#21
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: the ultimate dumba#@ move by me i had a buddy with me, he didn't think i could make it up so he got out. he said i jumped about 3 feet at the top and then there i was. it was a hell of a ride. wish i had it on video. my '72 is slated to be my son's (he is 3). when i told him i was going to drive "his" truck he told me i couldn't because i would get it muddy. lol __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

05-04-2007, 12:33 AM	#22
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: the ultimate dumba#@ move by me You have to step back and ask yourself, "Was that fun or what!" __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

05-04-2007, 12:52 AM	#23
uniman Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Roseville,CA Posts: 17	Re: the ultimate dumba#@ move by me So how long did it run for? did you ever think it might be easier to go fishing in a boat...

05-04-2007, 01:29 AM	#25
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: the ultimate dumba#@ move by me Get it Muddy???... Thats the least of his worries. I wouldnt let you drive it either! (just kiddin)

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