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jasonrog · 01-07-2005, 06:00 PM

Hi all. An idiot front end loader driver pulled right in front of me this week and I could not stop in time. I nailed him in the bucket at about 50 km per hour or 30 mph. I don't think that there is any frame damage, just cosmetic. From what I can tell I need a drivers fender, bumper, bumper brackets, inner and outer grills, and hood hinge. The hood can be repaired, as well as the inner fender . The rad cradle is bent but I have a replacement. My delema is that I am going to see the insurance company on Tuesday, and am sure that they will want to write the truck off. I don't want that to happen. (For obvious reasons) If they do, I will buy it back and fix it, But that is a lot of BS going through the inspections and such. How much is a fair price for my truck that the insurance company should pay me if they total it? How much should I be buying it back from them for? There is nothing really fancy about it. It has a 350, decent shape, some rust but not excessive. It has a pretty decent sound system. and overall well maintatined. I put in a 700r4 last year. I tried to upload some pictures, but they are too large. I will add them when I figure out how to shrink them.

PS if anyone has any parts I may need in or around Winnipeg, PM me please.

Thank you
Jason

OLDROCK&ROLLER · 01-07-2005, 06:16 PM

That sucks.

Good luck with the insurance co. they thing old trucks are a pos and not worth anything. Set you a good price for it and hang tuff.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-07-2005, 06:24 PM

THAT SUCKS, I CAN POST YOUR PIC'S IF NEED BE, E-MAIL THEM 2 - luv2xclr8@charter.net

**Palf70Step** · 01-07-2005, 06:40 PM

Sorry to hear about the wreck. Good luck on getting everything squared away.

*Gee_Emm* · 01-07-2005, 07:50 PM

I think I saw you go down Ness yesterday, ouch. You got it on the drivers side right? I think I have an extra brand new drivers side repro front fender, not positive if it is the drivers or passenger.

Super Duck · 01-07-2005, 11:20 PM

look in the local clasifieds for trucks in the same condition as your was and use that to get a value. stuff is only worth what some one will pay for it. My insurance company had me take pics of my truck inside and out to be able to prove its condition incase it got trashed or stolen. the other place to look is NADA and Kelly

**StingRay** · 01-07-2005, 11:32 PM

If it's a runnin drivin truck with any kind of new parts it's worth at 3 grand to insurance. Allow the estimator to allow used parts in his estimate and you can probably get em to save it. Considering it's not your fault they will likely be inclined to give you a little slack. You are the injured party.

I had a nasty incident a few months back and was just able to save the truck with 1500 damage on it based on used parts ( with new parts it would've easily been 3 or 4 grand). I had lots of good stuff on the truck but the body was trash. I took a cash settlement and will repair it myself as I have a new body in the works anyway. By keeping it from being a write off I avoid all of the hassles too.

Bamm · 01-07-2005, 11:34 PM

If the insurance guy starts giving you numbers that you don't like, start rubbing your neck. If he doesn't respond you can start twitching a lot and explain to him that this stuff just started happening after the wreck. LOL Heck, my necks starting to hurt now just thinking about it. LOL ........j/k Hope everything works out..........Jerry

oldsub86 · 01-08-2005, 12:10 AM

Unfortunately, we have "no fault"

insurance and cannot sue for personal injury. If you lose an arm or something like that, they look up a number on a "meat chart" and give you a set amount but it doesn't matter if you are a surgeon or a bum, you get the same amount. Got to love socialist governments.

jasonrog · 01-08-2005, 12:26 AM

I have figured out the pics.

Gee Emm. It was me driving down Ness. Yes it is a drivers side fender and I would be very interested in it. Do you still have that outer windseild frame (top) I was going to pick up from you in the summer?

Thanks everyone for your concerns. Just to let everyone know, I am not laying Ol' Blue to rest. She will be fixed and live for ever, just like all chevy's.

Jason

Brainchild · 01-08-2005, 12:49 AM

Ouch!Kinda looks like my Ol Blue,It got stabbed by a bale spike right in the left fender

**StingRay** · 01-08-2005, 01:24 PM

That is identical damage to what I have on my truck. It will estimate out at about 1500 damage using used parts. You should be able to get them to save it if you twist their arms a bit.

71Longbed · 01-08-2005, 01:59 PM

happened to mine but on the left side ended up costing me around 1500 like he said with use parts but a new grill and bumper

*Gee_Emm* · 01-08-2005, 06:34 PM

I checked and it is a drivers side. I will PM you.

*bisquik65* · 01-08-2005, 07:06 PM

I friends of mine had a 70 s.b. that was totaled by a F*ord wagon his ins.co. said it was only worth $300. And he said no . He said i want replacement cost for the same model truck. He found 1 in arizona that was a 70 s.b. cst with fac a/c and tach and it was f/s for $6,500 and they gave him that much. If they tax these for that much then they are worth that much. Just put your foot down. Thats what ins. is for. JMO.......

Blue Beard · 01-08-2005, 07:27 PM

Doesn't look like the suspension was damaged....

Looks repairable...

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-08-2005, 07:51 PM

Ouch that looks ugly but very fixable looking...

Brainchild · 01-08-2005, 09:03 PM

Well they'll never be able to match that paint.That calls for a new paint job,and shoot all the chrome was knocked off the bumper from the impact

Just trying to help.

however it comes out,the truck would come home with me.It just has to be that way.
Good luck.

**Canadian694x4** · 01-09-2005, 01:34 AM

Sorry To Hear...good to hear she'll live on forever.

jasonrog · 01-12-2005, 11:45 AM

Great news everybody!!! The insurance adjuster called me back this morning. $3300.00 damage and they will be fixing it. I don't beleive it. There is still a chance that the body shop may find more damage and it may still be written off. The adjuster says that these trucks are worth a lot of money!!!! Just wanted to share my excitement.

**StingRay** · 01-12-2005, 12:08 PM

Wow at that price they must be planning on using new parts! Make sure they are Tri Plus or Goodmrark parts which is really Tri Plus repackaged.

70 shorty · 01-12-2005, 01:12 PM

I'ts not often you hear good things about insurance. I hope everything keeps going in the right direction!

*bisquik65* · 01-12-2005, 04:17 PM

Glad to here your getting it fixed. And they are paying for it.

spencra · 01-12-2005, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonrog

Great news everybody!!! The insurance adjuster called me back this morning. $3300.00 damage and they will be fixing it. I don't beleive it. There is still a chance that the body shop may find more damage and it may still be written off. The adjuster says that these trucks are worth a lot of money!!!! Just wanted to share my excitement.

An insurance adjuster with an open mind and some vision. You found the perverbial needle in a haystack.

Glad she's getting fixed. Could you pull a paint job off too?

**Palf70Step** · 01-12-2005, 07:04 PM

Congrats....glad to hear it will relive without a lot of hassle.

01-07-2005, 06:00 PM	#1
jasonrog Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada Posts: 248	71 versus front end loader Hi all. An idiot front end loader driver pulled right in front of me this week and I could not stop in time. I nailed him in the bucket at about 50 km per hour or 30 mph. I don't think that there is any frame damage, just cosmetic. From what I can tell I need a drivers fender, bumper, bumper brackets, inner and outer grills, and hood hinge. The hood can be repaired, as well as the inner fender . The rad cradle is bent but I have a replacement. My delema is that I am going to see the insurance company on Tuesday, and am sure that they will want to write the truck off. I don't want that to happen. (For obvious reasons) If they do, I will buy it back and fix it, But that is a lot of BS going through the inspections and such. How much is a fair price for my truck that the insurance company should pay me if they total it? How much should I be buying it back from them for? There is nothing really fancy about it. It has a 350, decent shape, some rust but not excessive. It has a pretty decent sound system. and overall well maintatined. I put in a 700r4 last year. I tried to upload some pictures, but they are too large. I will add them when I figure out how to shrink them. PS if anyone has any parts I may need in or around Winnipeg, PM me please. Thank you Jason

01-07-2005, 06:16 PM	#2
OLDROCK&ROLLER Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: WHITEVILLE N.C. Posts: 494	That sucks. Good luck with the insurance co. they thing old trucks are a pos and not worth anything. Set you a good price for it and hang tuff. __________________ 72 CHEYENNE 10 SUPER 468/400/3.73

01-07-2005, 06:24 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	THAT SUCKS, I CAN POST YOUR PIC'S IF NEED BE, E-MAIL THEM 2 - luv2xclr8@charter.net __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-07-2005, 06:40 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Sorry to hear about the wreck. Good luck on getting everything squared away. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-07-2005, 11:20 PM	#6
Super Duck Chevy Nuttttt Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Santa Maria Ca. Posts: 568	look in the local clasifieds for trucks in the same condition as your was and use that to get a value. stuff is only worth what some one will pay for it. My insurance company had me take pics of my truck inside and out to be able to prove its condition incase it got trashed or stolen. the other place to look is NADA and Kelly __________________ 67' Chev swb step side 69' SS elky 03' Chev ext cab 4X4 hey who lernt me to spell is there anything else?

01-07-2005, 07:50 PM	#5
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	I think I saw you go down Ness yesterday, ouch. You got it on the drivers side right? I think I have an extra brand new drivers side repro front fender, not positive if it is the drivers or passenger.

01-07-2005, 11:32 PM	#7
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	If it's a runnin drivin truck with any kind of new parts it's worth at 3 grand to insurance. Allow the estimator to allow used parts in his estimate and you can probably get em to save it. Considering it's not your fault they will likely be inclined to give you a little slack. You are the injured party. I had a nasty incident a few months back and was just able to save the truck with 1500 damage on it based on used parts ( with new parts it would've easily been 3 or 4 grand). I had lots of good stuff on the truck but the body was trash. I took a cash settlement and will repair it myself as I have a new body in the works anyway. By keeping it from being a write off I avoid all of the hassles too. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

01-07-2005, 11:34 PM	#8
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	If the insurance guy starts giving you numbers that you don't like, start rubbing your neck. If he doesn't respond you can start twitching a lot and explain to him that this stuff just started happening after the wreck. LOL Heck, my necks starting to hurt now just thinking about it. LOL ........j/k Hope everything works out..........Jerry __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

01-08-2005, 12:10 AM	#9
oldsub86 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 695	Unfortunately, we have "no fault" insurance and cannot sue for personal injury. If you lose an arm or something like that, they look up a number on a "meat chart" and give you a set amount but it doesn't matter if you are a surgeon or a bum, you get the same amount. Got to love socialist governments. __________________ 1968 Chevy - 292 with a powerglide

01-08-2005, 12:26 AM	#10
jasonrog Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada Posts: 248	I have figured out the pics. Gee Emm. It was me driving down Ness. Yes it is a drivers side fender and I would be very interested in it. Do you still have that outer windseild frame (top) I was going to pick up from you in the summer? Thanks everyone for your concerns. Just to let everyone know, I am not laying Ol' Blue to rest. She will be fixed and live for ever, just like all chevy's. Jason Attached Images

01-08-2005, 12:49 AM	#11
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Ouch!Kinda looks like my Ol Blue,It got stabbed by a bale spike right in the left fender __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

01-08-2005, 01:24 PM	#12
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	That is identical damage to what I have on my truck. It will estimate out at about 1500 damage using used parts. You should be able to get them to save it if you twist their arms a bit. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

01-08-2005, 01:59 PM	#13
71Longbed Not Mine But A beauty Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southern CaL Posts: 368	happened to mine but on the left side ended up costing me around 1500 like he said with use parts but a new grill and bumper __________________ 68 Chevy Shortbed 454/400 2000 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6spd 2011 Silverado 5.3 6spd auto

01-08-2005, 06:34 PM	#14
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	I checked and it is a drivers side. I will PM you.

01-08-2005, 07:06 PM	#15
bisquik65 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. high country Posts: 6,107	I friends of mine had a 70 s.b. that was totaled by a F*ord wagon his ins.co. said it was only worth $300. And he said no . He said i want replacement cost for the same model truck. He found 1 in arizona that was a 70 s.b. cst with fac a/c and tach and it was f/s for $6,500 and they gave him that much. If they tax these for that much then they are worth that much. Just put your foot down. Thats what ins. is for. JMO.......



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01-08-2005, 07:27 PM	#16
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Doesn't look like the suspension was damaged.... Looks repairable... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-08-2005, 07:51 PM	#17
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Ouch that looks ugly but very fixable looking... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-08-2005, 09:03 PM	#18
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Well they'll never be able to match that paint.That calls for a new paint job,and shoot all the chrome was knocked off the bumper from the impact Just trying to help. however it comes out,the truck would come home with me.It just has to be that way. Good luck. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

01-09-2005, 01:34 AM	#19
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Sorry To Hear...good to hear she'll live on forever. __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

01-12-2005, 11:45 AM	#20
jasonrog Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada Posts: 248	Great news everybody!!! The insurance adjuster called me back this morning. $3300.00 damage and they will be fixing it. I don't beleive it. There is still a chance that the body shop may find more damage and it may still be written off. The adjuster says that these trucks are worth a lot of money!!!! Just wanted to share my excitement.

01-12-2005, 12:08 PM	#21
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	Wow at that price they must be planning on using new parts! Make sure they are Tri Plus or Goodmrark parts which is really Tri Plus repackaged. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

01-12-2005, 01:12 PM	#22
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	I'ts not often you hear good things about insurance. I hope everything keeps going in the right direction! __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

01-12-2005, 04:17 PM	#23
bisquik65 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. high country Posts: 6,107	Glad to here your getting it fixed. And they are paying for it.

01-12-2005, 07:04 PM	#25
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Congrats....glad to hear it will relive without a lot of hassle. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

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