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TimE · 05-04-2008, 08:40 PM

Man! Seeing this makes me want to

! At least no one was hurt and you didn't end up in jail. Gotta agree with the other guys, save what you can and rebuild. That paint concept is too good not to use it again. Good luck with all of the issues to follow.

muddpile · 05-04-2008, 08:52 PM

That is unreal....I'd go for absolutlely every cent I could get, you can't put a price on the time you put into that.

joe231 · 05-04-2008, 10:49 PM

I did even want to look at this thread when I read the title.
I am so sorry, I agree, this truck needs to be re-done.
Good luck

NF65Fleetside · 05-05-2008, 12:53 AM

oh mayn, so sorry that this happend....one thing is that it could have been way worst. Definetely add up the reciepts and get as much back on the truck as possible....do us a favor and your self though and clone this beauty!

**ChiefRocka** · 05-05-2008, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NF65Fleetside

....do us a favor and your self though and clone this beauty!

**scotts62** · 05-05-2008, 01:14 AM

OH MAN! Glad everyone is ok but yes along with some of the others i would have come ungluuuuuuddd!! Fix that truck! Dont take no less for what time and money you had going in that truck, because i had a similar thing happen to me in highschool where someone side swiped my 62 and they wanted to give me $500, (and we all know that you cant buy inner fenders and a hood for that) It took some fighting but it did work out and my truck did get fixed. So good luck!!! keep us posted

Richard8971 · 05-05-2008, 01:44 AM

I have a rule that my truck is never finished. For the reason of what just happened to you. I'm glad you wern't hurt and hopefully you can get it repaired quickly without many problems.

D

Bama_C10 · 05-05-2008, 02:01 AM

might be able to find a good platform to swap everything over if you decide.

http://www.verastar.com/WebSite/vehiclesearch.aspx

Hillbilly Deluxe 65 · 05-05-2008, 02:35 AM

holy he!! your a better man than i am, im so sorry this happened your truck looked so great

SeanPaintsFlames · 05-05-2008, 02:55 AM

Thanks a bunch, guys. I've gone to the shop (it's only 6 miles from home) twice now today to look at the truck. One to kinda look it over and relive it all, and the second was to pick up my bike- which I'd been driving while the truck was in paint- since I do need to get to work on Monday.
You know the different phases of grief? I think first is Denial, where I got out of the truck yelling "you've got to be kidding me!", and then I think is anger- which followed immediately after denial with "I'm gonna beat the crap out of you!", but now throughout the day I've finally come to a place where it's all a bit funny. And not like Ha ha funny, but more like "that is NUTS". That truck is so whacked. The frame is bent all the way under the cab. It looks like the whole truck is bowed to the right. I keep noticing different things every time I see it; the last time being that the right inner fender is SPREAD a good 6 inches to the right of the frame, showing the upper a arm, where the left inner fender is OVERLAPPING the frame by a couple inches. I would have never thought a big ladder frame and thick steel body would be bent so easily.
Well, I have two plans. One is that the insurance company, after a thorough brow-beating, agrees to get the truck fixed. I will then buy another donor truck and swap over whatever is worth swapping. This may just be the doors, left fender, and maybe the whole bed. But that seems like I should just build a whole other truck all together. This comes to plan B. The insurance company still gets a brow-beating, but instead gives me the $7200 worth of receipts plus whatever labor cost I can get out of them, takes my totalled truck to the junkyard, and I go and buy a 67-72 4 speed Nova. I've been back and forth several times today. I'm just going to have to wait until Monday when I can get the ball rolling and make a bunch of phone calls.

I'm just glad were slow at work so that I can apply my efforts elsewhere.

But seriously, thank you guys for the good words!

61hawk · 05-05-2008, 04:04 AM

I'm in the middle of my restoration and I've already discussed insurance with my agent. As I get closer, I've got a quote for an agreed upon value ($18,000), but the agent suggested I get an appraisal just in case I have an accident like this and to save a big headache with a claims adjuster. I thought about chancing it with a classic car insurer, but figured I'd be pushing it if someone steals or hits the truck in the parking lot at work.

Woogeroo · 05-05-2008, 05:03 AM

Well, at least the wheels still look good.

What wheels are those anyway?

-W

1966gmc · 05-05-2008, 05:10 AM

Holy crap dude,that just made me sick to the stomach looking at them pics.That blows man.At least you didn't get hurt.

61hawk · 05-05-2008, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woogeroo

Well, at least the wheels still look good.

What wheels are those anyway?

-W

They look like the wheels I'm using... American Racing Outlaw II's.

sswitzke · 05-05-2008, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimE

Man! Seeing this makes me want to

! At least no one was hurt and you didn't end up in jail. Gotta agree with the other guys, save what you can and rebuild. That paint concept is too good not to use it again. Good luck with all of the issues to follow.

AllenKarber · 05-05-2008, 07:40 AM

Oh man that sucks! I hate to see stuff like that happen!!! And it was a dang Toyota on top of all of it!

I trashed my beloved Chevy II in a wreck and it about killed me. I was following a truck,and it turned off. When it turned off, there was a stalled S-10 truck in the road with no brakelights or hazards flashing. There was no way I could get stopped in time.

Once again, I'm sorry about the truck.

Brianflores · 05-05-2008, 07:56 AM

Sorry for the loss.... but you do have a good attitude about the whole situation.
Something tells me a bigger and better project is on its way.... much luck..

**Captainfab** · 05-05-2008, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimE

Man! Seeing this makes me want to

! At least no one was hurt and you didn't end up in jail. Gotta agree with the other guys, save what you can and rebuild. That paint concept is too good not to use it again. Good luck with all of the issues to follow.

X3.....seeing those pics just makes me sick! If this happend to me I'd most likely be in jail....props to you for restraining yourself. Glad no one got hurt too.....hopefully something doesn't show up later. Best of luck with this situation and I hope you get all that you deserve for your truck and your efforts.

Woogeroo · 05-06-2008, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 61hawk

They look like the wheels I'm using... American Racing Outlaw II's.

Well, on the bright side, the wheels still look good on it.

-W

Revoh · 05-06-2008, 04:37 AM

That really is too bad.

shortbed70 · 05-06-2008, 05:16 AM

Glad to hear your ok and sorry about the truck. I have had people pull out in front of me in my 65 because they just don't look anymore everyone is in a hurry to get no where and this is the grim truth of what happens to some people's hard labor and money. My condolences...

TruckinDaddy · 05-06-2008, 05:35 AM

Dude. I loved that truck. Sorry about the carnage. glad it was only the truck and not you (or the other driver...)

My wife just walked over to the computer when I yelled "Holy He11" when I scrolled down to that 3rd pic.

gostranger · 05-06-2008, 01:11 PM

that whole deal sucks glad you are ok but i am sure it doesnt make you feel any better

Iron-Butt · 05-06-2008, 03:03 PM

Sorry about the truck. I am glad you and the other people are ok. I would salvage something to put on the next truck. It was really nice.

badriand · 05-06-2008, 03:56 PM

Better man than me, i think i would have snapped and got medieval.. Glad your ok.

05-04-2008, 08:40 PM	#26
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: You are not going to freaking believe this. Man! Seeing this makes me want to ! At least no one was hurt and you didn't end up in jail. Gotta agree with the other guys, save what you can and rebuild. That paint concept is too good not to use it again. Good luck with all of the issues to follow.

05-04-2008, 08:52 PM	#27
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: You are not going to freaking believe this. That is unreal....I'd go for absolutlely every cent I could get, you can't put a price on the time you put into that. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

05-04-2008, 10:49 PM	#28
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: You are not going to freaking believe this. I did even want to look at this thread when I read the title. I am so sorry, I agree, this truck needs to be re-done. Good luck __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 05-05-2008 at 01:07 AM.

05-05-2008, 12:53 AM	#29
NF65Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 674	Re: You are not going to freaking believe this. oh mayn, so sorry that this happend....one thing is that it could have been way worst. Definetely add up the reciepts and get as much back on the truck as possible....do us a favor and your self though and clone this beauty!

05-05-2008, 01:14 AM	#31
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: You are not going to freaking believe this. OH MAN! Glad everyone is ok but yes along with some of the others i would have come ungluuuuuuddd!! Fix that truck! Dont take no less for what time and money you had going in that truck, because i had a similar thing happen to me in highschool where someone side swiped my 62 and they wanted to give me $500, (and we all know that you cant buy inner fenders and a hood for that) It took some fighting but it did work out and my truck did get fixed. So good luck!!! keep us posted __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

05-05-2008, 01:44 AM	#32
Richard8971 Still livin the "dream" in '54 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,656	Re: You are not going to freaking believe this. I have a rule that my truck is never finished. For the reason of what just happened to you. I'm glad you wern't hurt and hopefully you can get it repaired quickly without many problems. D __________________ Current build. 1954 Chevrolet 3800 "Ella" SOLD! My '67 stepper "Tangerine Dream" "Anything worth doing is worth doing right" James Dean “When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Sherlock Holmes "There is no spoon." Neo

05-05-2008, 02:01 AM	#33
Bama_C10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 35	Re: You are not going to freaking believe this. might be able to find a good platform to swap everything over if you decide. http://www.verastar.com/WebSite/vehiclesearch.aspx __________________ http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/5800/drvr100zu0.jpg

05-05-2008, 02:35 AM	#34
Hillbilly Deluxe 65 Wheelin' and Dealin' Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: poquoson va Posts: 320	Re: You are not going to freaking believe this. holy he!! your a better man than i am, im so sorry this happened your truck looked so great __________________ 1965 Chevy c-10 fleetside long bed with 06 gto LS2/T56 inside Porterbuilt Extreme front and rear 12bolt w/ eaton tru-trac 4:11 gears 1BADD65 my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2601700

05-05-2008, 02:55 AM	#35
SeanPaintsFlames Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Buford, Ga. Posts: 339	Re: You are not going to freaking believe this. Thanks a bunch, guys. I've gone to the shop (it's only 6 miles from home) twice now today to look at the truck. One to kinda look it over and relive it all, and the second was to pick up my bike- which I'd been driving while the truck was in paint- since I do need to get to work on Monday. You know the different phases of grief? I think first is Denial, where I got out of the truck yelling "you've got to be kidding me!", and then I think is anger- which followed immediately after denial with "I'm gonna beat the crap out of you!", but now throughout the day I've finally come to a place where it's all a bit funny. And not like Ha ha funny, but more like "that is NUTS". That truck is so whacked. The frame is bent all the way under the cab. It looks like the whole truck is bowed to the right. I keep noticing different things every time I see it; the last time being that the right inner fender is SPREAD a good 6 inches to the right of the frame, showing the upper a arm, where the left inner fender is OVERLAPPING the frame by a couple inches. I would have never thought a big ladder frame and thick steel body would be bent so easily. Well, I have two plans. One is that the insurance company, after a thorough brow-beating, agrees to get the truck fixed. I will then buy another donor truck and swap over whatever is worth swapping. This may just be the doors, left fender, and maybe the whole bed. But that seems like I should just build a whole other truck all together. This comes to plan B. The insurance company still gets a brow-beating, but instead gives me the $7200 worth of receipts plus whatever labor cost I can get out of them, takes my totalled truck to the junkyard, and I go and buy a 67-72 4 speed Nova. I've been back and forth several times today. I'm just going to have to wait until Monday when I can get the ball rolling and make a bunch of phone calls. I'm just glad were slow at work so that I can apply my efforts elsewhere. But seriously, thank you guys for the good words! __________________ My 68 cougar restomod build:HERE

05-05-2008, 04:04 AM	#36
61hawk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 324	Re: You are not going to freaking believe this. I'm in the middle of my restoration and I've already discussed insurance with my agent. As I get closer, I've got a quote for an agreed upon value ($18,000), but the agent suggested I get an appraisal just in case I have an accident like this and to save a big headache with a claims adjuster. I thought about chancing it with a classic car insurer, but figured I'd be pushing it if someone steals or hits the truck in the parking lot at work.

05-05-2008, 05:03 AM	#37
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: You are not going to freaking believe this. Well, at least the wheels still look good. What wheels are those anyway? -W

05-05-2008, 05:10 AM	#38
1966gmc Why does it taste purple? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge Md Posts: 621	Re: You are not going to freaking believe this. Holy crap dude,that just made me sick to the stomach looking at them pics.That blows man.At least you didn't get hurt.

05-05-2008, 07:40 AM	#41
AllenKarber Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Arkadelphia,Arkansas Posts: 199	Re: You are not going to freaking believe this. Oh man that sucks! I hate to see stuff like that happen!!! And it was a dang Toyota on top of all of it! I trashed my beloved Chevy II in a wreck and it about killed me. I was following a truck,and it turned off. When it turned off, there was a stalled S-10 truck in the road with no brakelights or hazards flashing. There was no way I could get stopped in time. Once again, I'm sorry about the truck.

05-05-2008, 07:56 AM	#42
Brianflores Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 49	Re: You are not going to freaking believe this. Sorry for the loss.... but you do have a good attitude about the whole situation. Something tells me a bigger and better project is on its way.... much luck.. __________________ Welding cant be that hard, right?

05-06-2008, 04:37 AM	#45
Revoh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Music City, U.S.A. Posts: 638	Re: You are not going to freaking believe this. That really is too bad.



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05-06-2008, 05:16 AM	#46
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: You are not going to freaking believe this. Glad to hear your ok and sorry about the truck. I have had people pull out in front of me in my 65 because they just don't look anymore everyone is in a hurry to get no where and this is the grim truth of what happens to some people's hard labor and money. My condolences... __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274 Last edited by shortbed70; 05-06-2008 at 05:17 AM.

05-06-2008, 05:35 AM	#47
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Re: You are not going to freaking believe this. Dude. I loved that truck. Sorry about the carnage. glad it was only the truck and not you (or the other driver...) My wife just walked over to the computer when I yelled "Holy He11" when I scrolled down to that 3rd pic. __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page

05-06-2008, 01:11 PM	#48
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: You are not going to freaking believe this. that whole deal sucks glad you are ok but i am sure it doesnt make you feel any better

05-06-2008, 03:03 PM	#49
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: You are not going to freaking believe this. Sorry about the truck. I am glad you and the other people are ok. I would salvage something to put on the next truck. It was really nice. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

05-06-2008, 03:56 PM	#50
badriand Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: east texas Posts: 463	Re: You are not going to freaking believe this. Better man than me, i think i would have snapped and got medieval.. Glad your ok.

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