Meet and Greet with SlimPikins - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kizer · 03-15-2009, 11:50 PM

We where looking at each others Trucks and comparing Carbs. He mentioned that he has an auto choke and I don't. I took a few pictures for you guys to well lend a hand because there is a broken spring on the manifold.

So we go back into my garage and we are standing around my motor just shooting the bull. Its a bit windy outside and all of the sudden there is a boom sound and what sounds like a Vacuum. I notice my small hand vacuum that I hang on the wall. We both look up and the general statement was what the heck is that.

We both thought did a tree just fall down? Yep

Nothing like snapping 3 joists that somehow I get to figure out how to fix later.

Luckily the tree fell at an angle and hit my garage opposed to straight across the driveway and taking out SlimPikins truck.

Oh yeah nice to meet you Slim.

502tripower · 03-15-2009, 11:54 PM

Boy it was windy here all day. Glad no one was hurt. I took down any trees that could be a threat after we had that bad storm in Dec. 07. Hope you can get that fixed before the roof has any leaks.

SlimPikins · 03-15-2009, 11:57 PM

Well it was great meeting you today Chris, it will definitely be a memorable meet!!!

Nice start you have on your truck. I'm looking forward to giving you a hand so in return I can learn more for when mine starts coming apart.

**Corts60** · 03-16-2009, 12:08 AM

Sorry to hear about that Kizer. It is still blowing really bad up here in Bellingham right now too....

kizer · 03-16-2009, 12:31 AM

What really annoys me and I guess I should of said it in the original post. I was standing outside just before Slim got there and looked at that damn tree and thought when its not windy I'm taking that thing down. Well I don't have to do that anymore.

I will however have to take down a few others because they look really freaky. Heres what the back yard looks like. I have 4 strays to the left and damn if I didn't take them down.

The trees in the back pretty much all lean away from the house and are Freakin GIANTS. I have some to the side that are easily 150 plus.

I'm just happy that nobody was hurt and Slims truck wasn't crushed.

*LILRED66* · 03-16-2009, 04:19 AM

That is a scary scene. I'm glad only the shop got hurt and no people or trucks, plus you can purchase replacment joists, sheathing and three-tab composition shingles at The Home Depot or Lowe's, but I doubt they sell any cabs, doors or hoods for 4-5-6 Chevy trucks there.

Good luck with the repairs and be safe.

4dranch · 03-16-2009, 07:33 AM

I'm glad you guys are okay...it could have been a whole lot worse.

kizer · 03-16-2009, 10:06 AM

Yeah that would of been a real bummer. Finally get the front clip off and have a Tree hit my truck. hahaha

I'll post update pictures when we repair the damages. Its going to have to wait for a few months, but that is when we plan on tackling it.

TimE · 03-16-2009, 02:46 PM

Wow! Glad nothing worse happened.

kizer · 03-16-2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TimE

Wow! Glad nothing worse happened.

Just my feelings hurt a little bit. As well my progress on my truck might take a little hit, but hey grinding and taking things apart is free so maybe not as bad as a hit.

protrash64 · 03-16-2009, 05:29 PM

I would put a large plank across the trusses and jack them up; then sister some 2x4's against the broken pieces on either side. Nail 'em every 4" entire length. You could also use some OSB to fill in the 'triangle' to strengthen it back up. This is how Ive seen many trusses repaired over the years.

Glad nobody got hurt!!!!!!

kizer · 03-16-2009, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by protrash64

I would put a large plank across the trusses and jack them up; then sister some 2x4's against the broken pieces on either side. Nail 'em every 4" entire length. You could also use some OSB to fill in the 'triangle' to strengthen it back up. This is how Ive seen many trusses repaired over the years.

Glad nobody got hurt!!!!!!

Pretty much what I'm going to do.

I didn't think of using the OSB in the Triangle, but it would be a good indicator if something slipped because they'd make some noise or break.

SlimPikins · 03-17-2009, 10:22 PM

Well Chris, did you get the tree off of the roof, and the roof tarped ok?

kizer · 03-18-2009, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SlimPikins

Well Chris, did you get the tree off of the roof, and the roof tarped ok?

Yeah My father-in-law came over with his Saw and a case of Budweiser and got it off my roof. As soon as I picked up all the beer cans another buddy came over and we tarped it off.

I was a little annoyed that it took more cans of beer than gas to clear the roof, but I've told him 234234343413434 times not to drink and saw, but thats another story all together. Hes bigger than me swinging a saw so I just stand and watch.

We are shooting for later sometime when its not raining off/on to get it all fixed up. You'll know just so I can harrass you some more.

It'll probably end up being a BBQ/putting the roof off/on party. Who ever wants to come over is welcome. There isn't tons to do, but I'm sure it will end up costing me steaks, burgers and sodas for sure. I don't drink so I normally don't provide either.

I think the next Meet we should meet where there is No trees. hahahahaha

03-15-2009, 11:50 PM	#1
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Meet and Greet with SlimPikins We where looking at each others Trucks and comparing Carbs. He mentioned that he has an auto choke and I don't. I took a few pictures for you guys to well lend a hand because there is a broken spring on the manifold. So we go back into my garage and we are standing around my motor just shooting the bull. Its a bit windy outside and all of the sudden there is a boom sound and what sounds like a Vacuum. I notice my small hand vacuum that I hang on the wall. We both look up and the general statement was what the heck is that. We both thought did a tree just fall down? Yep Nothing like snapping 3 joists that somehow I get to figure out how to fix later. Luckily the tree fell at an angle and hit my garage opposed to straight across the driveway and taking out SlimPikins truck. Oh yeah nice to meet you Slim. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

03-15-2009, 11:54 PM	#2
502tripower Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Satsop, WA Posts: 606	Re: Meet and Greet with SlimPikins Boy it was windy here all day. Glad no one was hurt. I took down any trees that could be a threat after we had that bad storm in Dec. 07. Hope you can get that fixed before the roof has any leaks. __________________ 1963' Chev Custom Cab 502, 67' 435hp 3X2 intake, 9" 4:30 Posi 1961 Impala SS 348/350 4-speed 3:70 Posi 1961 Bel-Air Bubble Top 283 Turboglide soon to have a 348 3X2 4-speed 1950 17' Fairliner twin cockpit barrel stern 312 Y block 1X1 intake Borg Warner 1:1 gear 1957 Fleetform 14' twin cockpit barrel stern 1969 BP-125 Merc 1949 Transitier 3-wheel forklift Crosley 4-Banger 98' FXD 2002 2500HD

03-15-2009, 11:57 PM	#3
SlimPikins Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Marysville, WA Posts: 42	Re: Meet and Greet with SlimPikins Well it was great meeting you today Chris, it will definitely be a memorable meet!!! Nice start you have on your truck. I'm looking forward to giving you a hand so in return I can learn more for when mine starts coming apart.

03-16-2009, 12:08 AM	#4
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Meet and Greet with SlimPikins Sorry to hear about that Kizer. It is still blowing really bad up here in Bellingham right now too.... __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

03-16-2009, 12:31 AM	#5
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: Meet and Greet with SlimPikins What really annoys me and I guess I should of said it in the original post. I was standing outside just before Slim got there and looked at that damn tree and thought when its not windy I'm taking that thing down. Well I don't have to do that anymore. I will however have to take down a few others because they look really freaky. Heres what the back yard looks like. I have 4 strays to the left and damn if I didn't take them down. The trees in the back pretty much all lean away from the house and are Freakin GIANTS. I have some to the side that are easily 150 plus. I'm just happy that nobody was hurt and Slims truck wasn't crushed. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary Last edited by kizer; 03-16-2009 at 12:32 AM.

03-16-2009, 04:19 AM	#6
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Meet and Greet with SlimPikins That is a scary scene. I'm glad only the shop got hurt and no people or trucks, plus you can purchase replacment joists, sheathing and three-tab composition shingles at The Home Depot or Lowe's, but I doubt they sell any cabs, doors or hoods for 4-5-6 Chevy trucks there. Good luck with the repairs and be safe.

03-16-2009, 07:33 AM	#7
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: Meet and Greet with SlimPikins I'm glad you guys are okay...it could have been a whole lot worse. __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

03-16-2009, 10:06 AM	#8
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: Meet and Greet with SlimPikins Yeah that would of been a real bummer. Finally get the front clip off and have a Tree hit my truck. hahaha I'll post update pictures when we repair the damages. Its going to have to wait for a few months, but that is when we plan on tackling it. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

03-16-2009, 02:46 PM	#9
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Meet and Greet with SlimPikins Wow! Glad nothing worse happened. __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

03-16-2009, 05:29 PM	#11
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Meet and Greet with SlimPikins I would put a large plank across the trusses and jack them up; then sister some 2x4's against the broken pieces on either side. Nail 'em every 4" entire length. You could also use some OSB to fill in the 'triangle' to strengthen it back up. This is how Ive seen many trusses repaired over the years. Glad nobody got hurt!!!!!! __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

03-17-2009, 10:22 PM	#13
SlimPikins Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Marysville, WA Posts: 42	Re: Meet and Greet with SlimPikins Well Chris, did you get the tree off of the roof, and the roof tarped ok?



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