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aort · 01-21-2008, 11:12 AM

The build up can be seen here

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=217397

I wrecked my truck tonight. I wasn't hurt, all I got was a little cut from a piece of glass.I was traveling on a state highway when I came to a patch of ice. The wind was blowing hard enough to where I noticed I had to fight it to keep the truck straight. As soon as I hit the ice it blew the truck across the road and into the ditch and rolled 1 time. Although it was only 1 roll, the truck is way beyond repair. I believe the frame/drivetrain is still ok, but the body is trashed. I had over 20,000 in this truck and I doubt I get anything from insurance because it was ice that caused it.

I will be starting some for sale ads in the classified section. If you see something here check the ads, I'm parting it out.

Pl4yboy · 01-21-2008, 11:23 AM

Sorry for the loss man. I know I'd be devastated it it happened to mine.

Curly86 · 01-21-2008, 11:23 AM

Man that is a very bad deal,maybe the insurance company will do you right

*78 Chevyrado* · 01-21-2008, 11:24 AM

I know how it feels man, I wrecked my 87 in july and had around 12K tied up in it and insurance only gave me $1500 for it. It's enough to make ya wanna throw up... Parting it will get you more of your investment back. I let mine go, and now wish I hadn't. Glad you're ok!...

mod58 · 01-21-2008, 11:34 AM

That sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!nice truck,Good to here your allright!!!!!!!!!!!!!

f.monroe · 01-21-2008, 12:58 PM

Sorry to hear about the truck but glad you came through OK . Hopefully the Ins Co will be good to you . Show them a picture of the smiley face on your fuel tank and maybe it will put them in a good mood . Frank

pugs · 01-21-2008, 01:29 PM

we are all glad you are alright, and it is ashame for the truck, but break out the pota-power,tourch, hacksaw and a hammer and i think we can rebiuld it

ChaseDale3and8 · 01-21-2008, 01:41 PM

First of all, I know how you feel man. I rolled my all time favorite truck which was a 76 K10 Bonanza back in 1990. Nothing left of it. My frame was even bent and twisted after it rolled 7 times. It SUCKS!!!

The good news is that you weren't hurt too bad. The truck could be rebuilt. After spending the kind of time and money that you have already why don't you just find another body and rebuild it again?

It's a shame, and I feel your loss, but I'm glad that you're okay. ...Joe

spudz · 01-21-2008, 02:27 PM

I could fix that truck.!

**old Rusty C10** · 01-21-2008, 11:41 PM

trucks can be replaced you cannot.. im sorry to hear of the loss but it could have been alot worse...
I afree with the others why not rebuild if ya can?

mitch1965 · 01-22-2008, 12:13 AM

Look around for customized trucks, similar to yours if possible, for sale, and get written prices on them. Submit the list with any extra information to your insurance company. They should increase what they give you based on "market value". I did this several years ago with a '75 camaro, and the insurance upped the payment from $950 initial offer, to $2500. And my car wasn't nearly as customized as your truck.
Like the others, it's good you are ok. Good Luck!!

phishfud · 01-22-2008, 12:57 AM

Man, that sucks! I feel your pain, as I wrecked my 84 a month ago on ice. Was going slow and tagged guardrail with thr front pass corner. Damage wasn't terrible, until someone else came along and smashed into the pass door/rocker. Had the whole cab/front end ready for paint in the spring. Glad to hear you are ok.

72BlckButy · 01-22-2008, 02:01 AM

Glad to hear that you were able to walk away from the crash.... but I'm sorry to hear about the truck.

Kixwy2 · 01-22-2008, 03:56 PM

Oh, Sh**!

Glad you came out of that ok! Sorry about the loss though - that was a great looking truck. Love the color blue.

86swb · 01-23-2008, 02:50 AM

Guess you had your seat belt on. Sorry for your loss but as said glad to here you are OK. That is the main thing. By the way. To sell your parts on here you will have to be a paying member. Did not know if you knew that or not.

**Zoomad75** · 01-23-2008, 03:10 AM

#1 You're ok. Trucks can be rebuilt. Lucky for you these body's are pretty pleantiful still. I'm sure if you didn't have agreed value insurance your probably not going to get all your investment back on an insurance check. Even still, I'd buy what's left back from the insurance company when they total it. I know rust free bodies don't come easy out there, but you can find one and put it back on your chassis.

Some people are different about this type of thing, but I'd feel like if the truck was strong enough to save and protect me in a wreck I would rebuild it. Give it a second chance like it gave you to survive it. Kind of corny I guess but I'm kind of corny that way.

boatpuller · 01-23-2008, 03:27 AM

sorry about that man.it sucks,iv'e been there.chevy trucks are everywhere....only one you

abebummy26 · 01-23-2008, 03:29 AM

That suxx!!

aort · 01-23-2008, 04:47 AM

Thanks guys, I am glad nothing happenend to me either. I am going to look for a 94-02 Dodge ram 2500/3500 srw ctd. Maybe some day I will be able to build another.

**oldwagon** · 01-23-2008, 12:06 PM

Went in and looked at your build. Lot of heart & sweat. I'm with them. Salvage what you can. Just glad you're still around to start another project.

kainzien · 01-23-2008, 12:36 PM

Man that sux, it looks like it was a kickass truck.. Glad you are ok..

01-21-2008, 11:23 AM	#2
Pl4yboy Freeeeee Mason... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: McAlester, Oklahoma Posts: 320	Re: Wrecked my '85 Chevy Sorry for the loss man. I know I'd be devastated it it happened to mine.

01-21-2008, 11:23 AM	#3
Curly86 You want it there when??? Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lewisburg Ky Posts: 393	Re: Wrecked my '85 Chevy Man that is a very bad deal,maybe the insurance company will do you right __________________ 1986 Silverado Flatbed 400 SB with 350 turbo 1997 Ford Explorer with 302 mydrive to work ride 1978 Gmc Midas RV 21ft with 46,000 actual miles 2003 Chevy Avalanche 5.3 327 and Tweety Bird Yellow Big Sandy Survivor 09 Trucks in the Blue Grass Survivor 09 TNCTC Streetcruzin

01-21-2008, 11:24 AM	#4
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Wrecked my '85 Chevy I know how it feels man, I wrecked my 87 in july and had around 12K tied up in it and insurance only gave me $1500 for it. It's enough to make ya wanna throw up... Parting it will get you more of your investment back. I let mine go, and now wish I hadn't. Glad you're ok!...

01-21-2008, 11:34 AM	#5
mod58 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hammonton,NJ Posts: 152	Re: Wrecked my '85 Chevy That sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!nice truck,Good to here your allright!!!!!!!!!!!!! Last edited by mod58; 01-21-2008 at 11:35 AM.

01-21-2008, 12:58 PM	#6
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Wrecked my '85 Chevy Sorry to hear about the truck but glad you came through OK . Hopefully the Ins Co will be good to you . Show them a picture of the smiley face on your fuel tank and maybe it will put them in a good mood . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

01-21-2008, 11:12 AM	#1
aort Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 34	Wrecked my '85 Chevy The build up can be seen here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=217397 I wrecked my truck tonight. I wasn't hurt, all I got was a little cut from a piece of glass.I was traveling on a state highway when I came to a patch of ice. The wind was blowing hard enough to where I noticed I had to fight it to keep the truck straight. As soon as I hit the ice it blew the truck across the road and into the ditch and rolled 1 time. Although it was only 1 roll, the truck is way beyond repair. I believe the frame/drivetrain is still ok, but the body is trashed. I had over 20,000 in this truck and I doubt I get anything from insurance because it was ice that caused it. I will be starting some for sale ads in the classified section. If you see something here check the ads, I'm parting it out. __________________ '85 Chevy 383/700R4/205

01-21-2008, 01:29 PM	#7
pugs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hamburg Pa Posts: 1,153	Re: Wrecked my '85 Chevy we are all glad you are alright, and it is ashame for the truck, but break out the pota-power,tourch, hacksaw and a hammer and i think we can rebiuld it __________________ I don't do thing cuz I can, I do it cuz someone told me it couldn't be done...

01-21-2008, 01:41 PM	#8
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: Wrecked my '85 Chevy First of all, I know how you feel man. I rolled my all time favorite truck which was a 76 K10 Bonanza back in 1990. Nothing left of it. My frame was even bent and twisted after it rolled 7 times. It SUCKS!!! The good news is that you weren't hurt too bad. The truck could be rebuilt. After spending the kind of time and money that you have already why don't you just find another body and rebuild it again? It's a shame, and I feel your loss, but I'm glad that you're okay. ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

01-21-2008, 02:27 PM	#9
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Wrecked my '85 Chevy I could fix that truck.! __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks.. Last edited by N2TRUX; 01-22-2008 at 03:53 AM. Reason: Soliciting not allowed.

01-21-2008, 11:41 PM	#10
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,287	Re: Wrecked my '85 Chevy trucks can be replaced you cannot.. im sorry to hear of the loss but it could have been alot worse... I afree with the others why not rebuild if ya can? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-22-2008, 12:13 AM	#11
mitch1965 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 376	Re: Wrecked my '85 Chevy Look around for customized trucks, similar to yours if possible, for sale, and get written prices on them. Submit the list with any extra information to your insurance company. They should increase what they give you based on "market value". I did this several years ago with a '75 camaro, and the insurance upped the payment from $950 initial offer, to $2500. And my car wasn't nearly as customized as your truck. Like the others, it's good you are ok. Good Luck!! __________________ '99 K1500 Tahoe, 2dr, barn doors - 350/ 4L60E, 3.73 '01 K2500HD Silverado Ext Cab - 496/ Allison, 4.10

01-22-2008, 12:57 AM	#12
phishfud Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 66	Re: Wrecked my '85 Chevy Man, that sucks! I feel your pain, as I wrecked my 84 a month ago on ice. Was going slow and tagged guardrail with thr front pass corner. Damage wasn't terrible, until someone else came along and smashed into the pass door/rocker. Had the whole cab/front end ready for paint in the spring. Glad to hear you are ok. __________________ 84 K10, 350 Auto 72 Chevelle, 454 4spd. 78 Trans Am 400 4spd 88 GTA 350 Auto 94 Cherokee

01-22-2008, 02:01 AM	#13
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Wrecked my '85 Chevy Glad to hear that you were able to walk away from the crash.... but I'm sorry to hear about the truck. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-22-2008, 03:56 PM	#14
Kixwy2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 177	Re: Wrecked my '85 Chevy Oh, Sh**! Glad you came out of that ok! Sorry about the loss though - that was a great looking truck. Love the color blue. __________________ 1974 GMC C-10; my new addiction 1998 4 Runner; daily driver

01-23-2008, 02:50 AM	#15
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Wrecked my '85 Chevy Guess you had your seat belt on. Sorry for your loss but as said glad to here you are OK. That is the main thing. By the way. To sell your parts on here you will have to be a paying member. Did not know if you knew that or not. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS Last edited by 86swb; 01-23-2008 at 02:51 AM.



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01-23-2008, 03:10 AM	#16
Zoomad75 K5Camper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 1,513	Re: Wrecked my '85 Chevy #1 You're ok. Trucks can be rebuilt. Lucky for you these body's are pretty pleantiful still. I'm sure if you didn't have agreed value insurance your probably not going to get all your investment back on an insurance check. Even still, I'd buy what's left back from the insurance company when they total it. I know rust free bodies don't come easy out there, but you can find one and put it back on your chassis. Some people are different about this type of thing, but I'd feel like if the truck was strong enough to save and protect me in a wreck I would rebuild it. Give it a second chance like it gave you to survive it. Kind of corny I guess but I'm kind of corny that way. __________________ Rob Z. 1975 K5 350/465/205/D44/12b 4" lift on 35's- RIP 1991 K5 8.1L/NV4500/241/D44/14b FWC Camper

01-23-2008, 03:27 AM	#17
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Wrecked my '85 Chevy sorry about that man.it sucks,iv'e been there.chevy trucks are everywhere....only one you __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

01-23-2008, 03:29 AM	#18
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: Wrecked my '85 Chevy That suxx!! __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch.

01-23-2008, 04:47 AM	#19
aort Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 34	Re: Wrecked my '85 Chevy Thanks guys, I am glad nothing happenend to me either. I am going to look for a 94-02 Dodge ram 2500/3500 srw ctd. Maybe some day I will be able to build another. __________________ '85 Chevy 383/700R4/205

01-23-2008, 12:06 PM	#20
oldwagon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mulvane, Ks. Posts: 754	Re: Wrecked my '85 Chevy Went in and looked at your build. Lot of heart & sweat. I'm with them. Salvage what you can. Just glad you're still around to start another project.

01-23-2008, 12:36 PM	#21
kainzien Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 93	Re: Wrecked my '85 Chevy Man that sux, it looks like it was a kickass truck.. Glad you are ok.. __________________ Chickenhouse chopshop 81 rcsb chevy bagged LS1/4l60E(under the knife) 94 ecswb L92 headed LQ9/ 4l80E(waiting to go under the knife) 78 rcsb chevy LQ4/4L80E

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