Flip kit. Am I doing it wrong? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

evan · 07-14-2009, 07:37 PM

Had a little mishap over the weekend.

I was doing about 80km/h on a gravel road. A bad section snuck up on me and the back end jumped out suddenly. I fish tailed a couple times before getting into the ditch. I was sliding to the left in the ditch and I thought I'd be okay but the front passenger side tire came off it's bead and the wheel dug into the dirt. The truck flipped onto it's roof and rolled onto the driver's side. I had my seatbelt on so all I got was a couple of torn tendons in my back.

babyJay · 07-14-2009, 07:52 PM

Yeah, I'd say that's not the type of flip kit that seems to be most popular.

Your pics aren't showing up right now for some reason, but glat to hear you're o.k. for the most part. Hope the truck is repairable.

cochino12 · 07-14-2009, 08:32 PM

OOOPS!!!!!!!! Glad you are ok

PRUNEDA · 07-14-2009, 08:40 PM

WOW, glad you're ok man.

blazenlo95 · 07-14-2009, 09:01 PM

Damn, That sucks.

3r!c84 · 07-14-2009, 09:01 PM

wow that sucks was a nice truck lol
whats your plains now?

MoFaster · 07-14-2009, 09:05 PM

This just proves you should always ask first if you dont know how..... j/k man glad your ok.

evan · 07-14-2009, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3r!c84

wow that sucks was a nice truck lol
whats your plains now?

I'm pretty sure the insurance company is going to write it off so I'll probably have to buy it back. The frame is still straight and the bed was in reasonable shape too. I might rebuild the cab from my (rusty) longbox and put it on this frame. Unfortunately it's going to take at least another week before get the insurance company's decision.

The accident didn't affect me too much but it's sure a kick in the ass to wreck the truck I had a bunch of plans for.

babyJay · 07-14-2009, 09:18 PM

Pics are showing up now. Looks like it'll buff out.

MoFaster · 07-14-2009, 10:08 PM

Its kind of hard to tell from tha pics but I bet you could put a top on that cab.

Joe1964 · 07-15-2009, 12:30 AM

Oh dude...that sucks. Glad everyone is okay though! Just be glad it wasn't in the winter time that this happened....talk about freezing bad weather in Canada.

I traveled through to Regina, Saskatchewan last December (to get a model a) and prayed for no trouble.

Sorry to hear about the truck. Good luck fixing it up!

**nlped** · 07-15-2009, 10:42 AM

That sucks, but I'm with babyJay. That will buff out, just use one of those hammer brand buffers

.

Good that your were not severely hurt. Gotta appreciate good old metal vehicles!

85sqbdy · 07-15-2009, 11:11 AM

paint it satin black and those minor dings will disappear. but seriously, glad that you made it out o.k.

Driveway Dreams · 07-15-2009, 01:25 PM

Man...sorry to see that. Glad you are ok! Hope everything works out ok on the truck. At least you have insurance.

*JCampbell* · 07-15-2009, 03:32 PM

Is 80 km/h hauling a$$?

I'm too lazy to do the conversion.

**Palf70Step** · 07-15-2009, 05:51 PM

Sorry to hear of the mishap, your truck looked really nice. Glad your OK!!

**nlped** · 07-15-2009, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCampbell

Is 80 km/h hauling a$$?

I'm too lazy to do the conversion.

Nope, it's only like 50mph. Just bad luck. Sorry again dude!

80chevyshortbox · 07-15-2009, 08:42 PM

man that suck big time im sorry about the truck but im glad ure ok. any way the truck could still be your project it just needs more body work. my brothers frend had a nissan frontier and it was a roll over it turned out so nice after alot of body work lol. good luck

diamondave · 07-15-2009, 09:36 PM

It be a nice convert...

Glad to hear your OK.. could have been worse....

07-14-2009, 07:37 PM	#1
evan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SK, Canada Posts: 488	Flip kit. Am I doing it wrong? Had a little mishap over the weekend. I was doing about 80km/h on a gravel road. A bad section snuck up on me and the back end jumped out suddenly. I fish tailed a couple times before getting into the ditch. I was sliding to the left in the ditch and I thought I'd be okay but the front passenger side tire came off it's bead and the wheel dug into the dirt. The truck flipped onto it's roof and rolled onto the driver's side. I had my seatbelt on so all I got was a couple of torn tendons in my back. __________________ Evan B. Last edited by evan; 07-14-2009 at 08:37 PM.

07-14-2009, 07:52 PM	#2
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Flip kit. Am I doing it wrong? Yeah, I'd say that's not the type of flip kit that seems to be most popular. Your pics aren't showing up right now for some reason, but glat to hear you're o.k. for the most part. Hope the truck is repairable. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

07-14-2009, 08:32 PM	#3
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Flip kit. Am I doing it wrong? OOOPS!!!!!!!! Glad you are ok __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

07-14-2009, 08:40 PM	#4
PRUNEDA '87 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 632	Re: Flip kit. Am I doing it wrong? WOW, glad you're ok man.

07-14-2009, 09:01 PM	#5
blazenlo95 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: maine Posts: 59	Re: Flip kit. Am I doing it wrong? Damn, That sucks. __________________ 1976 C-10 472 Cadillac Big Block

07-14-2009, 09:01 PM	#6
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Flip kit. Am I doing it wrong? wow that sucks was a nice truck lol whats your plains now? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

07-14-2009, 09:05 PM	#7
MoFaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 38	Re: Flip kit. Am I doing it wrong? This just proves you should always ask first if you dont know how..... j/k man glad your ok. __________________ 78 Stepper Big Block http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...19-09_1639.jpg *Dont brake till you see God!!*

07-14-2009, 09:18 PM	#9
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Flip kit. Am I doing it wrong? Pics are showing up now. Looks like it'll buff out. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

07-14-2009, 10:08 PM	#10
MoFaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 38	Re: Flip kit. Am I doing it wrong? Its kind of hard to tell from tha pics but I bet you could put a top on that cab. __________________ 78 Stepper Big Block http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...19-09_1639.jpg *Dont brake till you see God!!*

07-15-2009, 12:30 AM	#11
Joe1964 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 4	Re: Flip kit. Am I doing it wrong? Oh dude...that sucks. Glad everyone is okay though! Just be glad it wasn't in the winter time that this happened....talk about freezing bad weather in Canada. I traveled through to Regina, Saskatchewan last December (to get a model a) and prayed for no trouble. Sorry to hear about the truck. Good luck fixing it up!

07-15-2009, 10:42 AM	#12
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Flip kit. Am I doing it wrong? That sucks, but I'm with babyJay. That will buff out, just use one of those hammer brand buffers . Good that your were not severely hurt. Gotta appreciate good old metal vehicles!

07-15-2009, 11:11 AM	#13
85sqbdy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Orange,Texas Posts: 99	Re: Flip kit. Am I doing it wrong? paint it satin black and those minor dings will disappear. but seriously, glad that you made it out o.k. __________________ if it ain't broke, fix it until it is.

07-15-2009, 01:25 PM	#14
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Flip kit. Am I doing it wrong? Man...sorry to see that. Glad you are ok! Hope everything works out ok on the truck. At least you have insurance. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

07-15-2009, 03:32 PM	#15
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: Flip kit. Am I doing it wrong? Is 80 km/h hauling a$$? I'm too lazy to do the conversion.

07-15-2009, 05:51 PM	#16
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,844	Re: Flip kit. Am I doing it wrong? Sorry to hear of the mishap, your truck looked really nice. Glad your OK!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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07-15-2009, 08:42 PM	#18
80chevyshortbox Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: lethbridge Posts: 269	Re: Flip kit. Am I doing it wrong? man that suck big time im sorry about the truck but im glad ure ok. any way the truck could still be your project it just needs more body work. my brothers frend had a nissan frontier and it was a roll over it turned out so nice after alot of body work lol. good luck

07-15-2009, 09:36 PM	#19
diamondave Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Luverne,Mn Posts: 92	Re: Flip kit. Am I doing it wrong? It be a nice convert... Glad to hear your OK.. could have been worse.... __________________ Static Dropped 1988 Chevrolet ECLB "Hovering less then 3 inches from the ground... full-time"

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