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ElGracho · 03-21-2011, 09:55 PM

On Feb 28 I was minding my own business coming home from work. I stopped for a car two ahead of me to turn left into a gas station. As soon as I got stopped, I saw an orange flash in my rear view mirror and was slammed into by a Hummer H3. In turn, I slammed into the Ford Freestyle in front of me. The impact was hard enough to bend my seat and for my back to make a dent in the back of the cab right above the seat.

I got the check today for my totaled truck. Their insurance company (Farmers) treated me fairly with a minimum of hassle and I'm very thankful for that. I also get to keep the truck for parts, so at least parts of it will live on...

*Stitch* · 03-21-2011, 09:58 PM

ouch...at least you're doing ok from the accident...sorry to hear about the truck...

bigblock73 · 03-21-2011, 10:00 PM

Damn Joe, that sucks!!! Glad you are OK, looks like the truck did it's job pretty well too. So you are 1 square down, you still need an entire hand to count the rest.

gchemist · 03-21-2011, 10:07 PM

Diesel? I hope you asked for a lot!! Now get money for loss of time!! Ok, kidding. Glad you are going well. A simple wreck like that can turn into major medical problems. Good luck find another truck!

ElGracho · 03-21-2011, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Damn Joe, that sucks!!! Glad you are OK, looks like the truck did it's job pretty well too. So you are 1 square down, you still need an entire hand to count the rest.

Sounds like I have plenty when you say it like that, but I've been driving this truck to work every day for the last 7 years. It's 22 miles each way and I rarely come straight home. At 23 mpg it's been a hell of a good truck and doesn't owe me a cent. One transmission, injectors and a rebuild on the injector pump are all the maintenance I had to do besides oil, tires and brakes. I'm looking for a another one...

A couple old posts...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=85462
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=133235

The second one had this pic:

bigblock73 · 03-21-2011, 11:10 PM

Sounds like it was one helluva truck, good luck finding the replacement. Post up when you do.

I still wish I would have known you were getting rid of the 80 Indy Hauler years ago.

For some reason, that truck has been stuck in my head.

my4by2 · 03-21-2011, 11:16 PM

Sorry to hear about the wreck man... Hate to see any square body get hurt!

ElGracho · 03-21-2011, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Sounds like it was one helluva truck, good luck finding the replacement. Post up when you do.

I still wish I would have known you were getting rid of the 80 Indy Hauler years ago.

For some reason, that truck has been stuck in my head.

My uncle still has it. I'm sure it could be yours...

I wish I would have gotten your Blazer. That one's always been stuck in my head.

jojoman · 03-21-2011, 11:32 PM

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D13 · 03-22-2011, 07:04 AM

Gotta tell ya, that'd be good parts for a driver for me! I was going to say just drive it but I can see that the cab back panel is pushed all the way into the doors. that's probably not worth fixing.
It's time to build that 73 diesel that everyone like me wants...

bigblock73 · 03-22-2011, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ElGracho

My uncle still has it. I'm sure it could be yours...

I wish I would have gotten your Blazer. That one's always been stuck in my head.

Interesting on the Hauler...I'll have to send you a PM.

Yes, I regret the Blazer too, that one the one I shouldn't have let get away.

Jonboy · 03-22-2011, 09:00 AM

Glad you are OK Joe. You can always buy another truck, that's the good part.

I think there may be a few of us that wish they hadn't let Jeff's Blazer get away. You can count me in that group, too.

03-21-2011, 09:55 PM	#1
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,553	Another one bites the dust - My 86 GMC On Feb 28 I was minding my own business coming home from work. I stopped for a car two ahead of me to turn left into a gas station. As soon as I got stopped, I saw an orange flash in my rear view mirror and was slammed into by a Hummer H3. In turn, I slammed into the Ford Freestyle in front of me. The impact was hard enough to bend my seat and for my back to make a dent in the back of the cab right above the seat. I got the check today for my totaled truck. Their insurance company (Farmers) treated me fairly with a minimum of hassle and I'm very thankful for that. I also get to keep the truck for parts, so at least parts of it will live on... Attached Images __________________ Joe '75 GMC Gentleman Jim '84 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super duper plain (manual steering, manual brakes, no dome light, no cig lighter) '85 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super plain Vortec 4.8 4L60E trans also: '81 K30, '83 C30 Crew Dually, '84 M1028 CUCV, '85 M1009 CUCV, another '85 C10 SWB, '89 R3500 Flatbed

03-21-2011, 09:58 PM	#2
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Another one bites the dust - My 86 GMC ouch...at least you're doing ok from the accident...sorry to hear about the truck...

03-21-2011, 10:00 PM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Another one bites the dust - My 86 GMC Damn Joe, that sucks!!! Glad you are OK, looks like the truck did it's job pretty well too. So you are 1 square down, you still need an entire hand to count the rest. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

03-21-2011, 10:07 PM	#4
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Another one bites the dust - My 86 GMC Diesel? I hope you asked for a lot!! Now get money for loss of time!! Ok, kidding. Glad you are going well. A simple wreck like that can turn into major medical problems. Good luck find another truck! __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

03-21-2011, 11:10 PM	#6
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Another one bites the dust - My 86 GMC Sounds like it was one helluva truck, good luck finding the replacement. Post up when you do. I still wish I would have known you were getting rid of the 80 Indy Hauler years ago. For some reason, that truck has been stuck in my head. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

03-21-2011, 11:16 PM	#7
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: Another one bites the dust - My 86 GMC Sorry to hear about the wreck man... Hate to see any square body get hurt! __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K30 LWB Crew Cab 497HP Mast Motorsports 6.0L LY6 HO engine GM NV4500 5-speed, Centerforce clutch + NP205 D60 + 14-bolt FF w/ Eaton posi + disc brakes Skyjacker 2.5" full spring lift w/ Nitro shocks Custom paint + interior http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=435722

03-21-2011, 11:32 PM	#9
jojoman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston,Tx. Posts: 241	Re: Another one bites the dust - My 86 GMC Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified items. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here Last edited by joe231; 03-22-2011 at 12:24 AM.

03-22-2011, 07:04 AM	#10
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: Another one bites the dust - My 86 GMC Gotta tell ya, that'd be good parts for a driver for me! I was going to say just drive it but I can see that the cab back panel is pushed all the way into the doors. that's probably not worth fixing. It's time to build that 73 diesel that everyone like me wants... __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors

03-22-2011, 09:00 AM	#12
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Another one bites the dust - My 86 GMC Glad you are OK Joe. You can always buy another truck, that's the good part. I think there may be a few of us that wish they hadn't let Jeff's Blazer get away. You can count me in that group, too. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241



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