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doughby82 · 12-11-2003, 05:35 PM

just thought i would share my experience(sp)on my truck insurance.i just got my truck a couple days ago.i called state farm to have ins.added.they asked for the vin# asked if i wanted full coverage,of course i said yesasked the value i said between 6500 and 7000.they told me to drive it to there office.after they admired it,they took pictures for there records.then they asked me if i was going to leave the way it is.i said no.he said well we will insure it for 8000 to cover any other mods to it and to call him when i added more stuff to it or exceeded the 8000.no problems at all.sorry for the ramblin just thought i would let you all know how it went

SWEET7T · 12-11-2003, 06:01 PM

Cool!!! Sounds like you got a good 'branch' of the State Farm tree

**old Rusty C10** · 12-11-2003, 07:48 PM

watch out i bet they come up with more things to get more $$$ out of you. I dont know how your driving record is but id reccommend Geico or one of th eir comanies State Farm continually ranks up there in cost. and therye a PITA on claims trust me i used to work doin investigations for their SIU division out of Long Island

lukecp · 12-11-2003, 08:44 PM

SWEET insurance!

Being young, i have to pay around $60 a month for liabailty on my '72...of course it is worth like $4k tops though....

meathead95 · 12-11-2003, 09:44 PM

i have state farm insurance and my rates are really low and whenever i have a claim i always get a check within a couple days

doughby82 · 12-12-2003, 03:51 AM

meathead is right we have had them for over 8 years .we have even got checks from them saying our insurance had dropped in price and here is the difference.we have had claims with them,1 our garage door spring broke and the door dropped out of the tracks we had a check the following morning.2 my wifes car and my truck had hail damage i didnt even get to see the damage on her car before it went to the shop.and little over a year later(past the one year claim mark)they paid for a new roof hail damage.but i guess it helps that our agent is my wifes best friend since kindergarden.i would rather pay a little more than most and get good fast service

Wootdog · 12-12-2003, 10:19 AM

When Hurricane Isabel came through, A large tree branch fell on my Silverado and my 79 Camaro. They paid to fix the truck just like it came from factory. Roof right bedside tailgate shocks and a few smaller dents and scratches. I was impressed. But the Camaro because of it's age I did not have comprehensive. I am still pulling the dents out of it myself. I guess it is my bust for not having all the insurance I could have. And home onwers does not cover a vehicle. I guess a mixed blessing on Isabel. Wootdog

Gene · 12-12-2003, 01:02 PM

When I first built my truck 6 years ago and was driving it everyday I insured it with State Farm and had $8500 full coverage insurance on it. They took alot of pictures and the rates were not outrageous. I reccomend them to anyone wanting full coverage on their old truck. Keep reciepts though

Longhorn Man · 12-12-2003, 05:43 PM

The interesting point here, is the fact that they will put full coverage on somethign this old, and then let you drive it.
Most ins companies will only give you that kind of coverage if you lock it up and only drive it 10,000 miles a year.
I have been with Geico for about 10 years now, and I do have a few problems with them, but they haven't done me too wrong as of yet. Sounds like you have a good deal going there.

12-11-2003, 05:35 PM	#1
doughby82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: springfield ill Posts: 836	insurance whoas just thought i would share my experience(sp)on my truck insurance.i just got my truck a couple days ago.i called state farm to have ins.added.they asked for the vin# asked if i wanted full coverage,of course i said yesasked the value i said between 6500 and 7000.they told me to drive it to there office.after they admired it,they took pictures for there records.then they asked me if i was going to leave the way it is.i said no.he said well we will insure it for 8000 to cover any other mods to it and to call him when i added more stuff to it or exceeded the 8000.no problems at all.sorry for the ramblin just thought i would let you all know how it went __________________ springfield illinois 2003 custom (harley)built from scratch 68 swb

12-11-2003, 06:01 PM	#2
SWEET7T Try spinnin 4 rear tars Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 757	Cool!!! Sounds like you got a good 'branch' of the State Farm tree __________________ SWEET7T 1970 C10, 2wd, LB, 307/TH350/3.08. PS, PB

12-11-2003, 07:48 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,283	watch out i bet they come up with more things to get more $$$ out of you. I dont know how your driving record is but id reccommend Geico or one of th eir comanies State Farm continually ranks up there in cost. and therye a PITA on claims trust me i used to work doin investigations for their SIU division out of Long Island __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-11-2003, 08:44 PM	#4
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	SWEET insurance! Being young, i have to pay around $60 a month for liabailty on my '72...of course it is worth like $4k tops though.... __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

12-11-2003, 09:44 PM	#5
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	i have state farm insurance and my rates are really low and whenever i have a claim i always get a check within a couple days __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

12-12-2003, 03:51 AM	#6
doughby82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: springfield ill Posts: 836	meathead is right we have had them for over 8 years .we have even got checks from them saying our insurance had dropped in price and here is the difference.we have had claims with them,1 our garage door spring broke and the door dropped out of the tracks we had a check the following morning.2 my wifes car and my truck had hail damage i didnt even get to see the damage on her car before it went to the shop.and little over a year later(past the one year claim mark)they paid for a new roof hail damage.but i guess it helps that our agent is my wifes best friend since kindergarden.i would rather pay a little more than most and get good fast service __________________ springfield illinois 2003 custom (harley)built from scratch 68 swb

12-12-2003, 10:19 AM	#7
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,676	State Farm When Hurricane Isabel came through, A large tree branch fell on my Silverado and my 79 Camaro. They paid to fix the truck just like it came from factory. Roof right bedside tailgate shocks and a few smaller dents and scratches. I was impressed. But the Camaro because of it's age I did not have comprehensive. I am still pulling the dents out of it myself. I guess it is my bust for not having all the insurance I could have. And home onwers does not cover a vehicle. I guess a mixed blessing on Isabel. Wootdog __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

12-12-2003, 01:02 PM	#8
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	When I first built my truck 6 years ago and was driving it everyday I insured it with State Farm and had $8500 full coverage insurance on it. They took alot of pictures and the rates were not outrageous. I reccomend them to anyone wanting full coverage on their old truck. Keep reciepts though __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

12-12-2003, 05:43 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	The interesting point here, is the fact that they will put full coverage on somethign this old, and then let you drive it. Most ins companies will only give you that kind of coverage if you lock it up and only drive it 10,000 miles a year. I have been with Geico for about 10 years now, and I do have a few problems with them, but they haven't done me too wrong as of yet. Sounds like you have a good deal going there.



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