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boraxman · 07-07-2005, 10:10 AM

Glad youre ok, now buy her back and part it out.

My truck feels more valuable today

**Yukon Jack** · 07-07-2005, 10:16 AM

Truck really kept it's shape well. The structural engineers earned their keep I would say.

Hope you are feeling 100% ASAP.

knsmodels · 07-07-2005, 10:59 AM

Boy that sucks.....Glad to hear no one got hurt.....can always build another truck...

meathead95 · 07-07-2005, 12:29 PM

glad your ok man! dont let that toolbox go to the junkyard

70 shorty · 07-07-2005, 12:36 PM

That must be one helluva scary experience. I'm glad to hear you're ok. I'll be the 10th or so person to say at least look into what it would cost to buy it back. I'd bet you'd be surprised.

vtblazer · 07-07-2005, 12:41 PM

Happy to hear you walked away.

Must have been interesting getting it up the bank and onto a flatbed.

Good luck.

thecatseye66 · 07-07-2005, 01:47 PM

Glad you are still alive...

fastwillie 696969 · 07-07-2005, 02:27 PM

and they walk away
cool your ok dude i look at the crash 1 picture on the front end i cant make it out but it looks like a crack or rust hole on the frame
or it could be just my bad eyes
just to let you know
i remeber my first roll over in my 69 amx went down a hill about 200 feet
end up in the back door of the bowling alley
take care of yourself if your neck is still sore get some pics done

Americanrider · 07-07-2005, 02:36 PM

That was hard to look at. Glad to see your safe & healthy. Keep it, it's worth the hassle!

c10-377 · 07-07-2005, 02:38 PM

Definitely buy it back but its good that you are ok.

timmosams · 07-07-2005, 02:47 PM

That does suck.... Glad you made it out O.K.

*Randy70C-10* · 07-07-2005, 04:48 PM

Talk about a flashback, that happened to me this past November, I had to be flown to the hospital though. I woke up two days later. Your truck is rebuildable from what I can see, the frame looks straight and some of the body panels still look usable. I almost wrote mine off, but last week I said what the heck, frame is still straight and it runs. I'll have the new cab on it by the end of next week.

stllookn · 07-07-2005, 05:20 PM

Cory, Glad you are ok! What an experience! I only roll snowmobiles and dune buggies...LOL! It looks like there is a fine tool box on there and many other good parts. I smell an opportunity!

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-07-2005, 05:38 PM

WOWSERS, dude, glad your ok, wow, what a ride that must have been,
I would also vote to but it back if it is a small fee, part her out, or even
better yet, find ya another and rob all the parts of the old girl for it.

vtblazer · 07-07-2005, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy70C-10

I'll have the new cab on it by the end of next week.

Good choice.

Lobo'74 · 07-07-2005, 07:31 PM

Glad that you are OK. Health is the most important thing. Get your neck checked out well before you assume its fine. I was rear ended and initially thought I was OK - six weeks later I was back at work (after going through physical therapy). Wasn't really back to 100% until 5 years later when I went to a chiropracter and finally got straightened out.

Hope you are fine and that all this works out well in the end.

CoryM · 07-08-2005, 10:13 PM

Have an appt with the insurance co on monday. I will see what happens then. Only way I would buy it back is if someone were to buy the whole truck off me.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-10-2005, 01:36 PM

Ouch glad to see your o.k. I too would try to buy back the truck though they may give you one hell of a deal and you could then use the parts on another project...

1STtimePRo'71 · 07-10-2005, 06:37 PM

So what's the deal, you just dont WANT to part it out or what. I'll bet you could get it back for less than $600. Again glad you mad it out ok.

Wootdog · 07-10-2005, 06:57 PM

Like the other folks have said. You are lucky you were in one of these. I had a tree limb from a hurricane fall on my Silverado, six grand later it was repaired. The truck is fixable. Hope you get better soon. Kerry

CoryM · 07-11-2005, 07:56 PM

No news yet, have to wait for the estimater to call me with an offer.
If I get the right amount of $$$ I will just take it and wash my hands of the truck. I dont have time, or space to part the truck and selling parts is something Ive always hated. Very unlikely the truck will be crushed since I have $4k in receipts for it in parts in 1.5yrs (never, EVER add up your receipts

). It will go to a wrecker and be parted out or sold and rebuilt. I will see what the option is to buy the truck back but unless its so cheap I cant refuse I wont do it. This was just a driver to me. I still have another 70 C10 which is my baby. I talked the the insurance lady today and she tried to get me to sign a salvage release form that lets them sell the truck even before the claim is settled. No bloody way I am going to sign that!!
Hopefully the next few days I will know what is going to happen.
Cheers.

tomatocity · 07-12-2005, 03:34 PM

How difficult would it be to trailer a wrecked truck out of Vancouver BC Canada to Washington USA?

**Daubs** · 07-12-2005, 03:39 PM

Glad you are okay. Thanks for sharing pics. I've wondered about roll-overs and how the roof would stand up. Makes me feel a little better about having my 6 & 4 year old daughters ride with me...now I need those shoulder belts to install.

Again, glad you are okay. No amount of $$$ or parts can make up for your health. Take care, D.

CoryM · 07-28-2005, 10:31 PM

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The insurance co is trying to rip me off to total loss the truck so looks like I either have to get it appraised or take a cash settlement and keep my truck to sell/part it. Neck still hurts but it is getting better.
Cheers.

*newin72* · 07-28-2005, 11:03 PM

CoryM,

Maybe I can help. DO NOT settle for what the insurance co. starts off with! FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!!!

i was originally offered $1700 for my 4runner when I rolled it. I ended up getting $7500 when all was said and done.

took 3 months and lots of pain in arse, but don't let up. it is worth it.

07-07-2005, 10:10 AM	#26
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Glad youre ok, now buy her back and part it out. My truck feels more valuable today __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

07-07-2005, 10:16 AM	#27
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Truck really kept it's shape well. The structural engineers earned their keep I would say. Hope you are feeling 100% ASAP. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-07-2005, 10:59 AM	#28
knsmodels I make Models Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bucks, PA Posts: 626	Boy that sucks.....Glad to hear no one got hurt.....can always build another truck... __________________ Click to see what I do 1972 LWB K10 350/4 sp 1968 SS Chevelle 396/tremac5spd

07-07-2005, 12:29 PM	#29
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	glad your ok man! dont let that toolbox go to the junkyard __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

07-07-2005, 12:36 PM	#30
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	That must be one helluva scary experience. I'm glad to hear you're ok. I'll be the 10th or so person to say at least look into what it would cost to buy it back. I'd bet you'd be surprised. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

07-07-2005, 12:41 PM	#31
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Happy to hear you walked away. Must have been interesting getting it up the bank and onto a flatbed. Good luck.

07-07-2005, 01:47 PM	#32
thecatseye66 '68 C-20 396 CST CC Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 454	Glad you are still alive... __________________ 68 C-20 396/TH400 CST Custom Camper NOW W/DISC BRAKES 01 Jetta Turbo Daily Driver 84 Yamaha Virago 700 - Alaska to Florida Via Maine & Mexico

07-07-2005, 02:27 PM	#33
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	and they walk away cool your ok dude i look at the crash 1 picture on the front end i cant make it out but it looks like a crack or rust hole on the frame or it could be just my bad eyes just to let you know i remeber my first roll over in my 69 amx went down a hill about 200 feet end up in the back door of the bowling alley take care of yourself if your neck is still sore get some pics done __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

07-07-2005, 02:36 PM	#34
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	That was hard to look at. Glad to see your safe & healthy. Keep it, it's worth the hassle!

07-07-2005, 02:38 PM	#35
c10-377 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Western Ky Posts: 56	Definitely buy it back but its good that you are ok. __________________ 1969 c10 2wd 377 destroked 500hp - In Planning stages of a 700hp 8-71 blown 406 sb 1990 ranger 2.3L 250k and counting I want my truck to have enough power that im afraid to put it to the floor

07-07-2005, 02:47 PM	#36
timmosams Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Watauga, TN Posts: 65	That does suck.... Glad you made it out O.K.

07-07-2005, 04:48 PM	#37
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Talk about a flashback, that happened to me this past November, I had to be flown to the hospital though. I woke up two days later. Your truck is rebuildable from what I can see, the frame looks straight and some of the body panels still look usable. I almost wrote mine off, but last week I said what the heck, frame is still straight and it runs. I'll have the new cab on it by the end of next week. Last edited by Randy70C-10; 07-07-2005 at 04:48 PM.

07-07-2005, 05:20 PM	#38
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Cory, Glad you are ok! What an experience! I only roll snowmobiles and dune buggies...LOL! It looks like there is a fine tool box on there and many other good parts. I smell an opportunity! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

07-07-2005, 05:38 PM	#39
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	WOWSERS, dude, glad your ok, wow, what a ride that must have been, I would also vote to but it back if it is a small fee, part her out, or even better yet, find ya another and rob all the parts of the old girl for it. __________________ 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

07-07-2005, 07:31 PM	#41
Lobo'74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 404	Glad that you are OK. Health is the most important thing. Get your neck checked out well before you assume its fine. I was rear ended and initially thought I was OK - six weeks later I was back at work (after going through physical therapy). Wasn't really back to 100% until 5 years later when I went to a chiropracter and finally got straightened out. Hope you are fine and that all this works out well in the end. __________________ "Truck" '67 small window '79 350 .030 over, LT1 "clone"



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07-08-2005, 10:13 PM	#42
CoryM Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Surrey, B.C. , Canada Posts: 874	Have an appt with the insurance co on monday. I will see what happens then. Only way I would buy it back is if someone were to buy the whole truck off me. __________________ 1970 heavy duty C-10 fleetside sport truck. Vancouver B.C. Canada http://www.geocities.com/chevroletc1070 "Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high." Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, Canadian Army

07-10-2005, 01:36 PM	#43
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Ouch glad to see your o.k. I too would try to buy back the truck though they may give you one hell of a deal and you could then use the parts on another project... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-10-2005, 06:37 PM	#44
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	So what's the deal, you just dont WANT to part it out or what. I'll bet you could get it back for less than $600. Again glad you mad it out ok. __________________ -Cory 1967 2 Wheel Chevy

07-10-2005, 06:57 PM	#45
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,677	Glad you are ok. Like the other folks have said. You are lucky you were in one of these. I had a tree limb from a hurricane fall on my Silverado, six grand later it was repaired. The truck is fixable. Hope you get better soon. Kerry __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

07-11-2005, 07:56 PM	#46
CoryM Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Surrey, B.C. , Canada Posts: 874	No news yet, have to wait for the estimater to call me with an offer. If I get the right amount of $$$ I will just take it and wash my hands of the truck. I dont have time, or space to part the truck and selling parts is something Ive always hated. Very unlikely the truck will be crushed since I have $4k in receipts for it in parts in 1.5yrs (never, EVER add up your receipts ). It will go to a wrecker and be parted out or sold and rebuilt. I will see what the option is to buy the truck back but unless its so cheap I cant refuse I wont do it. This was just a driver to me. I still have another 70 C10 which is my baby. I talked the the insurance lady today and she tried to get me to sign a salvage release form that lets them sell the truck even before the claim is settled. No bloody way I am going to sign that!! Hopefully the next few days I will know what is going to happen. Cheers. __________________ 1970 heavy duty C-10 fleetside sport truck. Vancouver B.C. Canada http://www.geocities.com/chevroletc1070 "Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high." Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, Canadian Army

07-12-2005, 03:34 PM	#47
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	How difficult would it be to trailer a wrecked truck out of Vancouver BC Canada to Washington USA? __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

07-12-2005, 03:39 PM	#48
Daubs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Eastern Nebraska Posts: 611	Glad you are okay. Thanks for sharing pics. I've wondered about roll-overs and how the roof would stand up. Makes me feel a little better about having my 6 & 4 year old daughters ride with me...now I need those shoulder belts to install. Again, glad you are okay. No amount of $$$ or parts can make up for your health. Take care, D. __________________ '72 Chevy K-20 Crate 350, SM465, 4.10's

07-28-2005, 10:31 PM	#49
CoryM Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Surrey, B.C. , Canada Posts: 874	http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post1347509 The insurance co is trying to rip me off to total loss the truck so looks like I either have to get it appraised or take a cash settlement and keep my truck to sell/part it. Neck still hurts but it is getting better. Cheers. __________________ 1970 heavy duty C-10 fleetside sport truck. Vancouver B.C. Canada http://www.geocities.com/chevroletc1070 "Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high." Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, Canadian Army

07-28-2005, 11:03 PM	#50
newin72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Texas Posts: 545	CoryM, Maybe I can help. DO NOT settle for what the insurance co. starts off with! FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!!! i was originally offered $1700 for my 4runner when I rolled it. I ended up getting $7500 when all was said and done. took 3 months and lots of pain in arse, but don't let up. it is worth it.

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