In Truck Video of a 70 Flipping - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

383 Stroker · 04-13-2006, 02:46 PM

A friend of mine hydroplaned and flipped his 70 long bed back in 1991. A friend of his happened to have the video camera on when it happened. He recently found the video, so I thought I would share it with you guys. Here's a link to the video. http://personalpages.tds.net/~brooks.../truckflip.wmv

shifty · 04-13-2006, 02:59 PM

crazy stuff!

Russell · 04-13-2006, 03:05 PM

Lucky no one got hurt!

I've hydroplaned like that once or twice, very scary business, lol I was fortunate enough to be able to pull out of the slide every time though

toms68cst · 04-13-2006, 06:24 PM

A good lesson in hydroplaning.

He didn't even look to be going that fast. Were his tires bad?

Lucky no one got hurt!

matthufham · 04-13-2006, 07:42 PM

where'd all the bystanders come from? were they in the bed?

**special-K** · 04-13-2006, 07:59 PM

That sucks(sucked)!!!Did he drive it home?It`s a Chevy.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-13-2006, 08:13 PM

oUCH......

**Canadian694x4** · 04-13-2006, 10:01 PM

Wow

...looked to be a nice truck too.

shaneschevys · 04-13-2006, 10:09 PM

I learned a lesson like that a few years ago. Except I was running late for work & doing about 70mph when I hydroplaned & hit a guardrail.

71swb4x4 · 04-13-2006, 10:58 PM

That's crazy, glad no one got hurt.

72armyswbtruck · 04-14-2006, 12:25 AM

Crazy

krue · 04-14-2006, 02:44 AM

Personally I think the camera angle was all wrong.

that he had the camera in the first place.

383 Stroker · 04-14-2006, 09:34 AM

He was doing about 50mph, he had good tires. All the people standing around came from the near by apartments. I guess they saw the truck flip and came out to see if everyone was ok.

MrC1 · 04-14-2006, 11:30 AM

Sucks: That this happened.
Great: Nobody got hurt.
Great: Video was running.
Great: There were people there to help right-side it.

Man, this really shows how venerable these trucks are to mishaps when it comes to hydroplaning. I didn't realize it would be that big of an issue. Some vehicles are affected more than others I guess.

Must be the weight balance thing that causes it to spin so easily.

Joe67 · 04-14-2006, 04:58 PM

Wow - glad everyone was OK

Sounds like an outtake from the Dukes of Hazzard

Pop's72 · 04-14-2006, 05:13 PM

Wow, very interesting video!
That is one of the reasons I don't go cheap when it comes to tires (not saying the owner of the truck did).

Geez I didn't realize 1991 was so long ago, I feel old

redhead69 · 04-14-2006, 06:44 PM

That was flippin scary

Seriously though.. I'm glad everyone was OK.

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-14-2006, 07:10 PM

Thanks for sharing

Tom's 68 conv · 04-14-2006, 07:50 PM

I was waiting for him to start it up and get 'er going again

pat · 04-14-2006, 08:22 PM

I had kinda the same thing happen in my 93 GMC a couple years ago, except on gravel. Went too fast around an S curve and went into a slide. I let off the gas and didnt touch the brakes and tried to correct it. Slide one way, then the other, then back the other way. At that point I was sliding sideways. It seemed like it was happening in slow motion. Right as the truck slid into the grassy ditch, it was just about stopped. Then the tires caught and it creeped over on its side. Ended up doing a half roll? and laying on the passenger side. Me and my friend crawled out my door and pushed it back over. Put on 2 spares and drove it home. Only damage to the truck was a dented front fender and a 8" crack in the fiberglass bed thats hardly noticeable. Put air back in the tires that got knocked off the rim and I was back in business. Theres still a couple footprints on my headliner.

04-13-2006, 02:46 PM	#1
383 Stroker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 571	In Truck Video of a 70 Flipping A friend of mine hydroplaned and flipped his 70 long bed back in 1991. A friend of his happened to have the video camera on when it happened. He recently found the video, so I thought I would share it with you guys. Here's a link to the video. http://personalpages.tds.net/~brooks.../truckflip.wmv __________________ Video's of my Truck Racing 1967 C-10, 383ci Sbc, TH350, 3200 stall, 3.73 gear

04-13-2006, 02:59 PM	#2
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: In Truck Video of a 70 Flipping crazy stuff! __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

04-13-2006, 03:05 PM	#3
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: In Truck Video of a 70 Flipping Lucky no one got hurt! I've hydroplaned like that once or twice, very scary business, lol I was fortunate enough to be able to pull out of the slide every time though __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap) Last edited by Russell; 04-13-2006 at 03:05 PM.

04-13-2006, 06:24 PM	#4
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,282	Re: In Truck Video of a 70 Flipping A good lesson in hydroplaning. He didn't even look to be going that fast. Were his tires bad? Lucky no one got hurt! __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

04-13-2006, 07:42 PM	#5
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: In Truck Video of a 70 Flipping where'd all the bystanders come from? were they in the bed?

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04-13-2006, 10:01 PM	#8
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Re: In Truck Video of a 70 Flipping Wow ...looked to be a nice truck too. __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 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 2 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 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

04-13-2006, 10:09 PM	#9
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: In Truck Video of a 70 Flipping I learned a lesson like that a few years ago. Except I was running late for work & doing about 70mph when I hydroplaned & hit a guardrail. Attached Images __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

04-13-2006, 10:58 PM	#10
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: In Truck Video of a 70 Flipping That's crazy, glad no one got hurt. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

04-14-2006, 12:25 AM	#11
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04-14-2006, 02:44 AM	#12
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: In Truck Video of a 70 Flipping Personally I think the camera angle was all wrong. that he had the camera in the first place. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-14-2006, 09:34 AM	#13
383 Stroker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 571	Re: In Truck Video of a 70 Flipping He was doing about 50mph, he had good tires. All the people standing around came from the near by apartments. I guess they saw the truck flip and came out to see if everyone was ok. __________________ Video's of my Truck Racing 1967 C-10, 383ci Sbc, TH350, 3200 stall, 3.73 gear

04-14-2006, 11:30 AM	#14
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	Re: In Truck Video of a 70 Flipping Sucks: That this happened. Great: Nobody got hurt. Great: Video was running. Great: There were people there to help right-side it. Man, this really shows how venerable these trucks are to mishaps when it comes to hydroplaning. I didn't realize it would be that big of an issue. Some vehicles are affected more than others I guess. Must be the weight balance thing that causes it to spin so easily. __________________ 1972 C20, 402/700R4 - My first classic truck, bought in September 2005. 85% transformed from "Farm" to "Cool" status! 1970 Dodge Challenger 440, 4sp (my other toy) 12.67 @ 117 MPH, with a pathetic 2.022 60' 2007 Dodge Charger SRT-8 2008 Cadillac CTS All-American garage, baby!

04-14-2006, 04:58 PM	#15
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04-14-2006, 05:13 PM	#16
Pop's72 It's ok to stare... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 669	Re: In Truck Video of a 70 Flipping Wow, very interesting video! That is one of the reasons I don't go cheap when it comes to tires (not saying the owner of the truck did). Geez I didn't realize 1991 was so long ago, I feel old __________________ -Matt 1971 Blazer/Jimmy : Factory 2WD, Factory AC, Crate 350

04-14-2006, 06:44 PM	#17
redhead69 fugedaboutit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 832	Re: In Truck Video of a 70 Flipping That was flippin scary Seriously though.. I'm glad everyone was OK. __________________ Currently truckless

04-14-2006, 07:10 PM	#18
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,476	Re: In Truck Video of a 70 Flipping Thanks for sharing __________________ 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

04-14-2006, 07:50 PM	#19
Tom's 68 conv chevy junkie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vera Cruz, PA Posts: 184	Re: In Truck Video of a 70 Flipping I was waiting for him to start it up and get 'er going again __________________ chevelles and trucks - the only way to travel

04-14-2006, 08:22 PM	#20
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: In Truck Video of a 70 Flipping I had kinda the same thing happen in my 93 GMC a couple years ago, except on gravel. Went too fast around an S curve and went into a slide. I let off the gas and didnt touch the brakes and tried to correct it. Slide one way, then the other, then back the other way. At that point I was sliding sideways. It seemed like it was happening in slow motion. Right as the truck slid into the grassy ditch, it was just about stopped. Then the tires caught and it creeped over on its side. Ended up doing a half roll? and laying on the passenger side. Me and my friend crawled out my door and pushed it back over. Put on 2 spares and drove it home. Only damage to the truck was a dented front fender and a 8" crack in the fiberglass bed thats hardly noticeable. Put air back in the tires that got knocked off the rim and I was back in business. Theres still a couple footprints on my headliner. __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Last edited by pat; 04-14-2006 at 08:23 PM.

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