Don't let this happen to you

[Flint70step]

Originally Posted by Melnickta

I would recommend getting an attorney. I do a lot of property damage cases in south carolina. If you were in sc, You should get the cost to repair the truck (unless the cost to repair is over 75% of the value of the truck, in which case it is "totaled" and you are the entitled to get that money less any salvage value and keep your vehicle). You should also get loss of use (cost to rent a vehicle of comprable style per day) and any depreciation (called diminution in value or "d.i.v." In insurance lingo) if the truck isnt totaled.

Insurance companies HATE paying anywhere near real depreciation for any car and that's where the fight will come up.

I don't know what texas law is for property damage, but remember this... Insurance companies dont make money by paying it out. No matter how nice they sound on the phone, they are out to pay you the least amount of money possible.

Just my 2 cents....
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Thanks for the info and the heads up.This is the kind of help I need.I love this site

[extremesounds13]

Wow it's terrible seeing those pics, glad you guys are alright. I hope you can get it back on the road quickly!

[Hubscrub]

I wish i wouldn't have seen this, but it's life i applaud you for wanting to keep it on the road best of luck to you on the quest you have before you.

[Boog]

It was a big hit but that frame can be pulled back out to make it right again, no problem. Also they will pull the cowl forward to line that door up again. So you are looking at most of the front clip and frame and cowl pull. She'll be rolling again like before. Didn't even break the windshield did it? Sucks when it happens. Been there too.

[64shortbox]

Sorry to hear about your truck, glad to hear you and your boss are OK though.
A couple of things to check into though. You may be able to save the frame. There are many very good frame alignment machines out there now and a good frame alingment shop (body shop) might be able to straighten it without much problem. If you pull off the front sheet metal before you have it estimated it will be easier for a frame shop to evaluate the damage to the frame.
Another possibility is checking with local colleges and trade schools about doing the repairs to your truck. Years ago (close to 40) I took a Trade school course in body repair. The school took in vehicles that needed major body & frame repair for us students to learn on. The school charged a very modest amount to fund the school and the cars left in absolute beautiful condition. If the cars weren't perfect the instructor wouldn't let them leave. Just a thought.
Hopefully a Real Body Man will chime in here. I never became a body man, the chemicals - lacquer thinners and such tore my hands up but I do work on my own stuff on occasion.

[jtp67-72]

One more thing with insurance co. Had this happen to a friend....got hit at redlight..other drivers fault...insurance offered 3k for truck as totaled...owner had 6k in it....worth that at time.....owner refused and threatened lawyer...insurance co went to TEXAS DMV and saw owner had SHOWN paying $1200 (not the purchase price) 3 months before.....owner was not smart enough to claim motor dead..tranny dead....anything to counter this....he got scared and took 3k.....do your homework......jim

[desertnick69]

Sorry to see that happen to any ones ride. Glad your all OK. This is my experience with that on April 1st 2011. The lady had to get to McDonalds
I was on my way to work. (I made it to work late, but I made it. She did not make it to McD's)

[BHyatt]

I hope that the person that waved them out was included in the accident report. They are very likely liable as they should have been cited for a violation. What they did is called directing traffic which is illegal.

[67 Burb]

I just get a sick feeling in the pit of my gut when I see that burb.

The first thing I did be fore I even registered and insured mine was to get an appraisal which I hope will help if I ever get into a situation like this.

Hope all works out well for you.

Bob

[E.Furgal]

that frame is an e z pull and weld.. nothing wrong with it.. rust free too.
sorry you got hit.. good luck

[sir_talk_alot]

wow, she thumped you a good one, ill give you hood if you dont mind paying to ship it or can find a way of getting it home, its in pretty good shape, i sure would love to see it used, ive also got hood hinges you can have, thats all the parts i have to offer, i hate to see someone get screwed over by insurance. or have their pride and joy crunched by someone. ive grown very fond of my truck for only being a kid (20), if someone did that to my truck id throw up outta pure sadness and disbelief....if you want the hood let me know. i used to live in killeen, shoot i was born on ft.hood.

[Sicklajoie]

Good luck and I'm glad you're ok.

[71Cinch]

Wow sorry for your luck! Glad everyone was ok. Hope you get her back on the road soon...

[Tom Vogel]

Originally Posted by BHyatt

I hope that the person that waved them out was included in the accident report. They are very likely liable as they should have been cited for a violation. What they did is called directing traffic which is illegal.

X2 ditto

[E.Furgal]

Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

X2 ditto

unlikely, as the driver that hit him should've double checked..
trust me, my wife was waved on and didn't double check.. 100% at fault..
no matter what the car waving you on did..

[squarebodyaddict]

I agree completely with "saa", thats great advise! documentation is the Key!

Glad everyone is ok....and good luck.

[Flint70step]

Thank you very much for that invaluable information Saa.I need to do my home work and nail down a market value for my Burb.We refused the hospital ride and I think I remember saying I hit my knee and my lip on the wheel.My boss hit his head on the dash as well as his left fore arm.His right elbow put a nice dent in my door just above the arm rest.Thanks again for the the info this helps point me in the right direction.

[Flint70step]

Forgot to mention that I have frame located and nailed down.I think I also have a front clip sourced as well.same color and great patina too.I just need to price this stuff out to add it to the claim.

[Chevy072]

I would say that if you had genuine OEM chevy parts then insurance is required to give you the money to replace them with genuine oem parts. I would not take anything less then the value of NOS parts. They are out there,just got to find them.

[MusicMan70]

Subcribed for future reference, which I pray I never need and Kudos to SAA for some great advice!

[trac209]

Sickening to think a second party caused the crash and you pay the price. Just awfull gut feeling when a vintage vehicle gets smashed. Keep us posted on the ongoings and good luck.
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