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Flint70step · 06-09-2012, 07:29 PM

I over heard my Boss saying he was gonna work on Saturday so I volunteered to come in and make some extra cash.My boss and I went to lunch and on the way back we were going to get ice and water.We were on the inside lane and
traffic was backed up on the outer lane.The person stopped in the outer lane waved another driver from the parking lot on thru right into me.I didn't even have time to hit the brakes.

I got out and was screaming the F-bomb as I walked around my mangled beauty.I cried a little bit too.I badly wanted to choke the young woman who just smashed my pride-n-joy but I kept my calm and handled it well imo.The damage is almost identical to what happened to Heavy Eavy's Burb as was our Burbs.The frame is bent and torn so I will need another frame for sure.I'll need another front clip,radiator,fan.heater core/ac assembly,bumper and brackets.

My son loves this truck as much if not more than I do.Getting her back on the road is a must.I'm not gonna give up on her.Any help I can get with parts and help will be genuinely appreciated.I am a carpenter and work very hard for a living and cash is always tight.

I do need help getting a solid number on the value of my Burb r when the adjuster comes to have a look and low ball me.I dont want to get raked over the coals so any help in that area will be genuinely appreciated as well.Thanks Y'all,be good

Here's the damage done..................

**lolife99** · 06-09-2012, 08:28 PM

Wow that sucks.
Sorry to hear it.
I feel sick just looking at the pics.
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shawno72 · 06-09-2012, 08:46 PM

Man my heart just sank. Glad you are alright.
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jjzepplin · 06-09-2012, 08:47 PM

Sorry to see the damage. Dangit why are people doing this to our vehicles! Guy told me he didn't see me. REALLY ... it was 9 foot tall , orange, had 36" tires and dual flowmasters. If you did not see me you shoulda heard me !!! Look it up on NADA website. should still be there. They let me keep my Blazer (72) and gave me $3500. They are not supposed to give you less than low blue-book. Negotiate! And remember it's YOUR truck not theirs!

mud.man.rj · 06-09-2012, 08:57 PM

Wow I am a little sad when i saw the pic's, at least the damage is to the front and doesn't seem to go into the door, still always more than one thinks, get it fixed again it is a cool sub. Still way better than anything new.

*project 67 sub* · 06-09-2012, 09:15 PM

i think i would have probably killed the sorry s.o.b. that waved the car on into you and then.........
but anyways sorry to see this happened to you and the burb but glad you guys are ok and that your gonna get it all fixed up
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Mr Pops · 06-09-2012, 10:11 PM

This is like watching Old Yeller except knowing it's a true story making it worse!!! Sorry bout your luck.

I loved that Burb, be sweet if you brought it back to life.

Heavy Evy · 06-10-2012, 01:17 AM

Oh man not yours too!?

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budnikguy · 06-10-2012, 10:54 AM

Sorry to hear and see about your incident...but hopefully the insurance will treat you right. If you were closer I could assist you in most, if not all of your parts needs.. Good luck on the re-build!

Flint70step · 06-10-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by budnikguy

Sorry to hear and see about your incident...but hopefully the insurance will treat you right. If you were closer I could assist you in most, if not all of your parts needs.. Good luck on the re-build!

Thanks y'all for the kind words and taking the time to post.After I buy it back from being totaled ( I think they will total it) I'm going tear into the rebuild and get it back on the road asap.Y'all be careful out there

sameyrasmea72 · 06-10-2012, 11:22 AM

How bad is the frame bent? I would think that if you had the front clip off the frame could probably be fixed. It would thinkd that would be easier than taking the body off and finding a new frame. If I take one down to the bare frame I always end up doing a complete restoration.

Flint70step · 06-10-2012, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

How bad is the frame bent? I would think that if you had the front clip off the frame could probably be fixed. It would thinkd that would be easier than taking the body off and finding a new frame. If I take one down to the bare frame I always end up doing a complete restoration.

The frame is bent pretty badly and torn a bit.I think another frame is in order.

It looks like the door got buckled a little bit at the hinges and now sags but closes still.I hope it didn't get to the A-pillar.My boss' elbow put nice dent on the inside of the door just above the arm rest.He is a big guy.

67swb72klb · 06-10-2012, 11:24 AM

too bad on the accident lucky you are ok hope u get it back together soon
thats a really nice sub

VA72C10 · 06-10-2012, 11:26 AM

The loss of the patina is the worst part. Hope you will find a front clip to match!
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extremesounds13 · 06-10-2012, 04:24 PM

Wow it's terrible seeing those pics, glad you guys are alright. I hope you can get it back on the road quickly!

BHyatt · 06-10-2012, 09:59 PM

I hope that the person that waved them out was included in the accident report. They are very likely liable as they should have been cited for a violation. What they did is called directing traffic which is illegal.

67 Burb · 06-10-2012, 11:18 PM

I just get a sick feeling in the pit of my gut when I see that burb.

The first thing I did be fore I even registered and insured mine was to get an appraisal which I hope will help if I ever get into a situation like this.

Hope all works out well for you.

Bob

**Tom Vogel** · 06-11-2012, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BHyatt

I hope that the person that waved them out was included in the accident report. They are very likely liable as they should have been cited for a violation. What they did is called directing traffic which is illegal.

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*E.Furgal* · 06-11-2012, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

X2 ditto

unlikely, as the driver that hit him should've double checked..
trust me, my wife was waved on and didn't double check.. 100% at fault..
no matter what the car waving you on did..

*E.Furgal* · 06-10-2012, 11:45 PM

that frame is an e z pull and weld.. nothing wrong with it.. rust free too.
sorry you got hit.. good luck

sir_talk_alot · 06-11-2012, 12:06 AM

wow, she thumped you a good one, ill give you hood if you dont mind paying to ship it or can find a way of getting it home, its in pretty good shape, i sure would love to see it used, ive also got hood hinges you can have, thats all the parts i have to offer, i hate to see someone get screwed over by insurance. or have their pride and joy crunched by someone. ive grown very fond of my truck for only being a kid (20), if someone did that to my truck id throw up outta pure sadness and disbelief....if you want the hood let me know. i used to live in killeen, shoot i was born on ft.hood.

Sicklajoie · 06-11-2012, 05:34 AM

Good luck and I'm glad you're ok.

71Cinch · 06-11-2012, 07:09 AM

Wow sorry for your luck! Glad everyone was ok. Hope you get her back on the road soon...

Chevy072 · 07-15-2012, 08:55 PM

I would say that if you had genuine OEM chevy parts then insurance is required to give you the money to replace them with genuine oem parts. I would not take anything less then the value of NOS parts. They are out there,just got to find them.

**MusicMan70** · 07-15-2012, 09:05 PM

Subcribed for future reference, which I pray I never need and Kudos to SAA for some great advice!

06-09-2012, 07:29 PM	#1
Flint70step Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lake Travis,Texas Posts: 586	Took a big hit today......but Patina Azul will survive I over heard my Boss saying he was gonna work on Saturday so I volunteered to come in and make some extra cash.My boss and I went to lunch and on the way back we were going to get ice and water.We were on the inside lane and traffic was backed up on the outer lane.The person stopped in the outer lane waved another driver from the parking lot on thru right into me.I didn't even have time to hit the brakes. I got out and was screaming the F-bomb as I walked around my mangled beauty.I cried a little bit too.I badly wanted to choke the young woman who just smashed my pride-n-joy but I kept my calm and handled it well imo.The damage is almost identical to what happened to Heavy Eavy's Burb as was our Burbs.The frame is bent and torn so I will need another frame for sure.I'll need another front clip,radiator,fan.heater core/ac assembly,bumper and brackets. My son loves this truck as much if not more than I do.Getting her back on the road is a must.I'm not gonna give up on her.Any help I can get with parts and help will be genuinely appreciated.I am a carpenter and work very hard for a living and cash is always tight. I do need help getting a solid number on the value of my Burb r when the adjuster comes to have a look and low ball me.I dont want to get raked over the coals so any help in that area will be genuinely appreciated as well.Thanks Y'all,be good Here's the damage done.................. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super LWB 350/350 Factory A/C Tilt/Posi White/Med Red/White(on the way) 72 Custom Deluxe Burb(Arizona truck)Nice interior Great patina Project Patina Azul http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467668

06-09-2012, 08:28 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Took a big hit today......but Patina Azul will survive Wow that sucks. Sorry to hear it. I feel sick just looking at the pics. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

06-09-2012, 08:46 PM	#3
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Took a big hit today......but Patina Azul will survive Man my heart just sank. Glad you are alright. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

06-09-2012, 08:47 PM	#4
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,566	Re: Took a big hit today......but Patina Azul will survive Sorry to see the damage. Dangit why are people doing this to our vehicles! Guy told me he didn't see me. REALLY ... it was 9 foot tall , orange, had 36" tires and dual flowmasters. If you did not see me you shoulda heard me !!! Look it up on NADA website. should still be there. They let me keep my Blazer (72) and gave me $3500. They are not supposed to give you less than low blue-book. Negotiate! And remember it's YOUR truck not theirs! __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

06-09-2012, 08:57 PM	#5
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Took a big hit today......but Patina Azul will survive Wow I am a little sad when i saw the pic's, at least the damage is to the front and doesn't seem to go into the door, still always more than one thinks, get it fixed again it is a cool sub. Still way better than anything new.

06-09-2012, 09:15 PM	#6
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: Took a big hit today......but Patina Azul will survive i think i would have probably killed the sorry s.o.b. that waved the car on into you and then......... but anyways sorry to see this happened to you and the burb but glad you guys are ok and that your gonna get it all fixed up Posted via Mobile Device

06-09-2012, 10:11 PM	#7
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: Took a big hit today......but Patina Azul will survive This is like watching Old Yeller except knowing it's a true story making it worse!!! Sorry bout your luck. I loved that Burb, be sweet if you brought it back to life. __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

06-10-2012, 01:17 AM	#8
Heavy Evy born to lose Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 842	Re: Took a big hit today......but Patina Azul will survive Oh man not yours too!? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ _____________________ '67 Chevy Belair Wagon 283 Powerglide '68 Chevy II Nova 2 door 350 TH400 Sold!! '71 Chevy C20 350 TH350 '71 Chevy C10 Burb 350 TH350 stolen totalled gone.... Burb Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475155 Nova Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498979 Wagon Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543052 Not giving a truck.

06-10-2012, 10:54 AM	#9
budnikguy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,316	Re: Took a big hit today......but Patina Azul will survive Sorry to hear and see about your incident...but hopefully the insurance will treat you right. If you were closer I could assist you in most, if not all of your parts needs.. Good luck on the re-build!

06-10-2012, 11:22 AM	#11
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: Took a big hit today......but Patina Azul will survive How bad is the frame bent? I would think that if you had the front clip off the frame could probably be fixed. It would thinkd that would be easier than taking the body off and finding a new frame. If I take one down to the bare frame I always end up doing a complete restoration. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

06-10-2012, 11:24 AM	#13
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,464	Re: Took a big hit today......but Patina Azul will survive too bad on the accident lucky you are ok hope u get it back together soon thats a really nice sub __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

06-10-2012, 11:26 AM	#14
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Took a big hit today......but Patina Azul will survive The loss of the patina is the worst part. Hope you will find a front clip to match! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-10-2012, 04:24 PM	#15
extremesounds13 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Idaho Falls Idaho Posts: 131	Re: Took a big hit today......but Patina Azul will survive Wow it's terrible seeing those pics, glad you guys are alright. I hope you can get it back on the road quickly!

06-10-2012, 09:59 PM	#16
BHyatt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Castle, IN Posts: 199	Re: Don't let this happen to you I hope that the person that waved them out was included in the accident report. They are very likely liable as they should have been cited for a violation. What they did is called directing traffic which is illegal.

06-10-2012, 11:18 PM	#17
67 Burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 548	Re: Don't let this happen to you I just get a sick feeling in the pit of my gut when I see that burb. The first thing I did be fore I even registered and insured mine was to get an appraisal which I hope will help if I ever get into a situation like this. Hope all works out well for you. Bob



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06-10-2012, 11:45 PM	#20
E.Furgal Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Abington,Ma. Posts: 87	Re: Don't let this happen to you that frame is an e z pull and weld.. nothing wrong with it.. rust free too. sorry you got hit.. good luck

06-11-2012, 12:06 AM	#21
sir_talk_alot Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mayflower,AR Posts: 802	Re: Don't let this happen to you wow, she thumped you a good one, ill give you hood if you dont mind paying to ship it or can find a way of getting it home, its in pretty good shape, i sure would love to see it used, ive also got hood hinges you can have, thats all the parts i have to offer, i hate to see someone get screwed over by insurance. or have their pride and joy crunched by someone. ive grown very fond of my truck for only being a kid (20), if someone did that to my truck id throw up outta pure sadness and disbelief....if you want the hood let me know. i used to live in killeen, shoot i was born on ft.hood. __________________ -Mike- '94 GMT 400 ext z71 3" body, 3 in rough country, hd mirrors, 20" motometals on 35s

06-11-2012, 05:34 AM	#22
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06-11-2012, 07:09 AM	#23
71Cinch Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Rozet, WY Posts: 15	Re: Don't let this happen to you Wow sorry for your luck! Glad everyone was ok. Hope you get her back on the road soon...

07-15-2012, 08:55 PM	#24
Chevy072 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 1,676	Re: Don't let this happen to you I would say that if you had genuine OEM chevy parts then insurance is required to give you the money to replace them with genuine oem parts. I would not take anything less then the value of NOS parts. They are out there,just got to find them.

07-15-2012, 09:05 PM	#25
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Don't let this happen to you Subcribed for future reference, which I pray I never need and Kudos to SAA for some great advice! __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

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