Son's accident photos & repair plan - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*Billla* · 01-02-2006, 05:33 PM

I finally got to tear into my pickup today to see the extent of the damage from my son's run-in with a local concrete barrier. It was a bit worse than I thought, primarily due to existing rust damage complicating the repair.

The bumper and all supports are junk - no surprise
The frame horn on the right side is mangled.
RH fender and wheelwell are junk - no surprise

The hard part is that the radiator core support also looks like junk. I thought I might be able to pound it out but it's completely rusted away where the fenderwell mounts onto it on both sides.

So, the plan at this point is:

RH fender and wheelwell from the parts truck
New Goodmark core support

The last piece that I'm struggling with is the fender horn...anyone have a mashed frame that they could torch this piece off for me? I figure a Smart Guy could cut and weld this on, since it's not structural.

Very interested in suggestions/feedback from the board!

Photos at: www.warbird.org/photox

stllookn · 01-02-2006, 07:00 PM

Bill, I've got a front frame horn in the recycle pile. The frame steel is very soft so no problem cutting or welding. I will trade you for the bottom of the front fender I need for a patch panel. Post a close up of the bottom bucket on that fender so I will see if it will work...I can pound out just about anything and weld and metal tears.

Did you make him take it apart? Cool having a parts truck, isn't it?

krazy_texan · 01-02-2006, 08:47 PM

do you own a navion, i have 2 friends back home in texas that do and they are sweet planes. as for the truck wreck sorry it happens but looks like it wont be to bad of a fix.

**truckdude239** · 01-02-2006, 08:53 PM

man that sucks could have been worse

Striker169 · 01-02-2006, 08:56 PM

ya at least no one was hurt

*Billla* · 01-02-2006, 09:05 PM

Dude, it's a deal. I've got an extra set of fenders that are nice; if you'd rather have one that doesn't need to be patched it's yours.

Sounds like we need a Pac NW Beer Night in order to make the exchange

*Billla* · 01-02-2006, 09:06 PM

Yeah, I have one of the military ones Ryan L-17B USAAF 48-1007. Served in Germany during the Korean War.

So, hello from another L-bird pilot

*Billla* · 01-02-2006, 09:07 PM

So true - my kid still doesn't believe I'm not pissed at him

stllookn · 01-02-2006, 10:46 PM

My daughter ran my '67 into a tree in the pasture learning to drive. No power steering and this was before I took it apart for the resto so I could hardly get upset about it. Full fender (passenger side) will work for me. Just let me know when you want to do the exchange and I will have the frame ready to go...I will go and check to make sure that it is still there.

01-02-2006, 05:33 PM	#1
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,814	Son's accident photos & repair plan I finally got to tear into my pickup today to see the extent of the damage from my son's run-in with a local concrete barrier. It was a bit worse than I thought, primarily due to existing rust damage complicating the repair. The bumper and all supports are junk - no surprise The frame horn on the right side is mangled. RH fender and wheelwell are junk - no surprise The hard part is that the radiator core support also looks like junk. I thought I might be able to pound it out but it's completely rusted away where the fenderwell mounts onto it on both sides. So, the plan at this point is: RH fender and wheelwell from the parts truck New Goodmark core support The last piece that I'm struggling with is the fender horn...anyone have a mashed frame that they could torch this piece off for me? I figure a Smart Guy could cut and weld this on, since it's not structural. Very interested in suggestions/feedback from the board! Photos at: www.warbird.org/photox

01-02-2006, 07:00 PM	#2
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Son's accident photos & repair plan Bill, I've got a front frame horn in the recycle pile. The frame steel is very soft so no problem cutting or welding. I will trade you for the bottom of the front fender I need for a patch panel. Post a close up of the bottom bucket on that fender so I will see if it will work...I can pound out just about anything and weld and metal tears. Did you make him take it apart? Cool having a parts truck, isn't it? __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 01-02-2006 at 07:03 PM.

01-02-2006, 08:47 PM	#3
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	Re: Son's accident photos & repair plan do you own a navion, i have 2 friends back home in texas that do and they are sweet planes. as for the truck wreck sorry it happens but looks like it wont be to bad of a fix. __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

01-02-2006, 08:53 PM	#4
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Son's accident photos & repair plan man that sucks could have been worse __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

01-02-2006, 08:56 PM	#5
Striker169 Car O'Holic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 692	Re: Son's accident photos & repair plan ya at least no one was hurt

01-02-2006, 09:05 PM	#6
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,814	Re: Son's accident photos & repair plan Dude, it's a deal. I've got an extra set of fenders that are nice; if you'd rather have one that doesn't need to be patched it's yours. Sounds like we need a Pac NW Beer Night in order to make the exchange

01-02-2006, 09:06 PM	#7
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,814	Re: Son's accident photos & repair plan Yeah, I have one of the military ones Ryan L-17B USAAF 48-1007. Served in Germany during the Korean War. So, hello from another L-bird pilot

01-02-2006, 09:07 PM	#8
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,814	Re: Son's accident photos & repair plan So true - my kid still doesn't believe I'm not pissed at him

01-02-2006, 10:46 PM	#9
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Son's accident photos & repair plan My daughter ran my '67 into a tree in the pasture learning to drive. No power steering and this was before I took it apart for the resto so I could hardly get upset about it. Full fender (passenger side) will work for me. Just let me know when you want to do the exchange and I will have the frame ready to go...I will go and check to make sure that it is still there. Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)



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