My buddy got in a wreck (pics) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

texascowboy593 · 10-22-2006, 07:55 PM

My buddy has a 71 like mine and he rear-ended someone Friday. We towed it back to his house today. Looks like he needs a new grill, hood, bumper and pass side fender and radiator. The person in front of him whipped out in front of him and stopped with no brake lights. He didnt have enough time to react. If he had power brakes, this probably would have never happened.

The worst part about it is last week I bought a power brake booster for him and in a week or so it will be in so we could install it. Too little, too late

Jim_PA · 10-22-2006, 08:01 PM

Ahhh man, that sucks. Looks like a pretty big hit. No pics of the other dudes car?

*72CSTC5* · 10-22-2006, 08:06 PM

As long as he was not hurt is the main thing.

1969k10stepside · 10-22-2006, 08:06 PM

That sucks!Good thing there is no frame damage though.

texascowboy593 · 10-22-2006, 08:19 PM

The car he hit apparently was not too damaged. Late 90s buick I think. He is OK just a little sore...

Longhorn Man · 10-22-2006, 09:33 PM

look real close for frame damage, the way the nose is bent down looks bad to me. It really doesn't take much to bend the frames on these.

casterbuster · 10-24-2006, 09:29 PM

oh that hurts

Aarons72s · 10-24-2006, 10:12 PM

Sorry for your friend. At least he wasnt hurt. Looks repairable to me. Hope he gets it fixed soon.
Aaron

ibyourhucklebery · 10-25-2006, 10:08 AM

To me almost looks like the grill guard did more damage than anything else. I have always wanted one to "look more tough", but from what I understand bodyshops love them more

As long as no one was hurt.....no not really...I'd would have like to beat the hell out the guy with no brake lights

alblogg · 10-25-2006, 11:17 AM

I hate it for your friend but by what I could tell by the pictures everything looks repairable. Like Longhorn Man said when you get everything stripped off be sure and check the frame to see if it got knocked down or you are going to have a time getting your new parts to line up.

Zonaman · 10-25-2006, 12:13 PM

Deja Vu! Looks eriely like what happened to me a year ago! Same color truck too! My condolances! Let me guess- around $7,000.00 at your local body shop.

**PICKMUP** · 10-25-2006, 12:14 PM

How much for the bed? Oh, that's just not right! What was I thinking? LOL

texascowboy593 · 10-25-2006, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zonaman

Let me guess- around $7,000.00 at your local body shop.

Not quite! It will cost a few hours by a few pals and more than a few beers!

I appreciate your comments guys. Looks like we got a hook-up on some good parts and time allowing we will try to tear in to her 1-2 weekends from now! Thx, J

*Billla* · 10-25-2006, 05:24 PM

Well, everyone walked away so now it's just replacing parts

I've got my front-end replacement blogged at the Car Domain site in my .sig if that's of interest.

Let us know how it's going!

PanelDeland · 10-25-2006, 08:17 PM

"That'll buff right out!!"

Someone had to say it!

blaserman · 10-26-2006, 02:15 AM

Look out for the law suite.

BigMike · 10-26-2006, 03:28 AM

If you were closer I have a pretty decent hood I could hook you up with.

Mike

junkyardjohn · 10-26-2006, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blaserman

Look out for the law suite.

ISN'T THAT THE TRUTH..... IT'S A SAD STATE OF AFFAIRS WHEN YOU HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT THAT.
OPEN UP YOUR LOCAL YELLOW PAGES & SEE IF THERES NOT FOUR TIMES AS MANY LAWERS AS THERE ARE DOCTORS. SOMETHING WRONG WITH THAT.

JOHN

timcos · 10-26-2006, 09:54 PM

A little duct tape and some nail polish...and it will looking like new.

10-22-2006, 07:55 PM	#1
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	My buddy got in a wreck (pics) My buddy has a 71 like mine and he rear-ended someone Friday. We towed it back to his house today. Looks like he needs a new grill, hood, bumper and pass side fender and radiator. The person in front of him whipped out in front of him and stopped with no brake lights. He didnt have enough time to react. If he had power brakes, this probably would have never happened. The worst part about it is last week I bought a power brake booster for him and in a week or so it will be in so we could install it. Too little, too late Attached Images __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

10-22-2006, 08:01 PM	#2
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: My buddy got in a wreck (pics) Ahhh man, that sucks. Looks like a pretty big hit. No pics of the other dudes car?

10-22-2006, 08:06 PM	#3
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: My buddy got in a wreck (pics) As long as he was not hurt is the main thing.

10-22-2006, 08:06 PM	#4
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: My buddy got in a wreck (pics) That sucks!Good thing there is no frame damage though.

10-22-2006, 08:19 PM	#5
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: My buddy got in a wreck (pics) The car he hit apparently was not too damaged. Late 90s buick I think. He is OK just a little sore... __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

10-22-2006, 09:33 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: My buddy got in a wreck (pics) look real close for frame damage, the way the nose is bent down looks bad to me. It really doesn't take much to bend the frames on these.

10-24-2006, 09:29 PM	#7
casterbuster Mejor Que Nada Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: texas Posts: 232	Re: My buddy got in a wreck (pics) oh that hurts __________________ The only thing that separates "Dreams" from "Reality" is TIME and MONEY!!!

10-24-2006, 10:12 PM	#8
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,670	Re: My buddy got in a wreck (pics) Sorry for your friend. At least he wasnt hurt. Looks repairable to me. Hope he gets it fixed soon. Aaron

10-25-2006, 10:08 AM	#9
ibyourhucklebery Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Magnolia,Texas Posts: 30	Re: My buddy got in a wreck (pics) To me almost looks like the grill guard did more damage than anything else. I have always wanted one to "look more tough", but from what I understand bodyshops love them more As long as no one was hurt.....no not really...I'd would have like to beat the hell out the guy with no brake lights __________________ Resto Complete! Ready to Cruise!!! Coastie by choice Last edited by ibyourhucklebery; 10-25-2006 at 08:43 PM. Reason: because i wanted to

10-25-2006, 11:17 AM	#10
alblogg Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NC Posts: 62	Re: My buddy got in a wreck (pics) I hate it for your friend but by what I could tell by the pictures everything looks repairable. Like Longhorn Man said when you get everything stripped off be sure and check the frame to see if it got knocked down or you are going to have a time getting your new parts to line up. __________________ '07 G6 Wife's car '00 Malibu stock, just a parts getter. '99 Blazer LT Loaded, K&N Filter, Pioneer Super Tuner,Viper '88 K1500 Cheyenne, 5.0, stock, bought new '86 Nissan 720 Trash Truck '69 C/10 step side, 307, all original, second owner, in process of restore. The person who says it cannot be done should not interrurt the person doing it. Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality. Allen- Paintman Wrenchtwister Broompusher

10-25-2006, 12:13 PM	#11
Zonaman Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 519	Re: My buddy got in a wreck (pics) Deja Vu! Looks eriely like what happened to me a year ago! Same color truck too! My condolances! Let me guess- around $7,000.00 at your local body shop. __________________ 69 C-10 LWB, 350, 700r4, 3.73 posi-traction, front disc brakes. Built for the desert- She can take the heat! Vivat Rex Chevus!

10-25-2006, 12:14 PM	#12
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,126	Re: My buddy got in a wreck (pics) How much for the bed? Oh, that's just not right! What was I thinking? LOL

10-25-2006, 05:24 PM	#14
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,815	Re: My buddy got in a wreck (pics) Well, everyone walked away so now it's just replacing parts I've got my front-end replacement blogged at the Car Domain site in my .sig if that's of interest. Let us know how it's going!

10-25-2006, 08:17 PM	#15
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10-26-2006, 02:15 AM	#16
blaserman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: glen burnie md Posts: 447	Re: My buddy got in a wreck (pics) Look out for the law suite. __________________ This is my best friend



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10-26-2006, 03:28 AM	#17
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: My buddy got in a wreck (pics) If you were closer I have a pretty decent hood I could hook you up with. Mike __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies

10-26-2006, 09:54 PM	#19
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: My buddy got in a wreck (pics) A little duct tape and some nail polish...and it will looking like new. __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

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