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shuttermutt · 03-07-2005, 01:45 AM

I'm sad to report that another one bites the dust. After a minor repair and weeks of no troubles, the brakes on my 68 completely failed as I was taking a turn off of highway 100 in Minneapolis. I tried to control the truck as best I could, but the end result was a near parallel smack into the concrete barrier at about 40. I spent a few hours in the ER, got 11 stitches on top of my head, a nice shiner on my right eye and a number of other cuts and bruises.

I'm about as good as can be expected, though. See?

(what you don't see are the cuts on the bridge of my nose, a nice, black right eye and so forth -- you can see the dried blood on my shirt, though!)

I do have one favor to ask anyone that's willing to help a guy out. See, my truck is at a tow lot in Minneapolis. I'm sure the bill is going to be very high so the sooner I can get what's left out of there, the better off I'll be. If there's anyone in the area that's got access to a trailer and maybe a place to put the old girl up until my old man and I can make arrangements to pick it up, I would be VERY grateful. Just let me know how I can make it worth your while.

Remember, check those brakes carefully and PUT IN SHOULDER BELTS if you haven't done so already! Oh, and hug your local EMT and police officer. They were both on-site in a matter of just a couple of minutes. They were very courteous, helpful and really wonderful folks.

Drogster · 03-07-2005, 01:52 AM

Ouch! Glad to hear you weren't SERIOUSLY injured (not like your pain isn't real though). That's too bad about the truck. If I were in the area, I'd hook you up. But, we are in Alaska still...

Good luck!

krue · 03-07-2005, 02:41 AM

Glad you didn't get hurt any worse than you did. Hopefully someone up there can give you a hand.

68C15 · 03-07-2005, 08:03 AM

DUUUUDE!!!??? that sucks big time! I would help if Lefty wasnt out of commission. do you have a # for TKeduK8R?
try putting a thread in General Discussion, Im sure one of the guys close can help.
did you scramble the noodle? keep a look out for any signs of hidden injury.
should I make you a wig from barber shop remnants? JK
maybe we should have the spring meet at your place to get the truck back on the road & stopping good.

***Liz*** · 03-07-2005, 08:24 AM

geez

theyve already said it.. but glad yoru still here to tell us

71swb4x4 · 03-07-2005, 09:10 AM

That really sucks!

toms68cst · 03-07-2005, 09:25 AM

Man that sucks. Sorry about your truck and injuries.

**raggedjim** · 03-07-2005, 11:26 AM

This makes me want to fix my emerg. brake cables...

Good luck, Rg

*dtlilly* · 03-07-2005, 11:30 AM

OMG, I hope you recover fast, the truck is replaceable, but your not.

Some one in Vikings land help a brother out

MAC67 · 03-07-2005, 01:35 PM

danggg , glad to see your doin alright

Alexis · 03-07-2005, 01:54 PM

it's cool man, you don't need to lie to kick it.

You got your ass kicked, by a girl............in middle school.

Hope you heal up fast.

71swb4x4 · 03-07-2005, 02:31 PM

That picture freaks me out. Those 2 lines look like part of a window in front of you, but then the horizontal one appears to disappear behind the door which is behind you.

**Canadian694x4** · 03-07-2005, 09:45 PM

Sorry to hear about the Truck...Good to see you made it out of the wreak.

Striker169 · 03-07-2005, 10:03 PM

Wow that sucks, sorry that had to happen to a fellow bord member, too bad I live in TX or id help out

*screamin_c102* · 03-07-2005, 10:38 PM

I'm in Oregon, wish I could help. Take it easy and relax, don't worry about the truck.

**too much stuff** · 03-07-2005, 11:04 PM

I'm about 3 1/2 hours away, i know there has to be someone closer. This dang workin for a living gets in the way!!!Hope ya recover allright. Eric

CHEVIBUBBA · 03-07-2005, 11:32 PM

glad your relatively ok.
too far for me to help.i'm in Tx..wish i could.
look on the bright side; you can fix it & improve it!
heal fast

68C15 · 03-07-2005, 11:40 PM

so just how bad is it? is she driveable? Shawn & I are thinking of making a trip up your way in a couple of weeks. let us know if there is anything we can do.

71swb4x4 · 03-07-2005, 11:47 PM

I am game. We can pull out your stiches, powder up that eye, and then turn our attention to the truck.

68C15 · 03-07-2005, 11:53 PM

and if you are still bleeding after Shawn pulls the stitches I can sew you back up again. all I have to do is find some twine & a curved screwdriver.
for those of you that dont know Shuttermutt is a VERY safe driver. ( I followed him for a while last year & was ready to push him.)

mr402 · 03-08-2005, 01:45 AM

Shuttermutt, I'm real sorry to hear you were injured when the brakes went out. I hope you heal very quickly. If you ever determine what caused the brakes to fail please post it on the board so we can all run out and check our trucks as well. One more vote for shoulder harnesses and head restraints.

shuttermutt · 03-08-2005, 04:52 PM

Thanks for all the kind words of support! I'm not as stiff and sore as I probably should be, but I'm certainly feeling it. The swelling is going down which helps, but I'm still not straying far from the couch.

I might have someone lined up to store the truck for a couple of weeks until Bumpster and I can make arrangements to get to moved down South. The wrecker company charges $25 per day to store vehicles. YOWZA! If anybody had a car trailer and a big heart, I'd sure like to talk to 'em!

da-burb · 03-09-2005, 12:52 AM

I'd have plenty of space for your truck at my place. I have the trailer with a winch too, but no tow vehicle until I get my oil pan replaced. Where is the truck located and what hours can it be picked up?

da-burb · 03-09-2005, 12:53 AM

BTW...you look like an alien!

71Chevy4-speed · 03-09-2005, 01:59 AM

That really sucks man, glad to hear your ok. Hope somebody can help ya out. Hows the truck?>

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68C15

( I followed him for a while last year & was ready to push him.)

Does that mean I get to tow you? lol.

sorry had to say it. lol.

03-07-2005, 01:45 AM	#1
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	Don't try this at home, kids! I'm sad to report that another one bites the dust. After a minor repair and weeks of no troubles, the brakes on my 68 completely failed as I was taking a turn off of highway 100 in Minneapolis. I tried to control the truck as best I could, but the end result was a near parallel smack into the concrete barrier at about 40. I spent a few hours in the ER, got 11 stitches on top of my head, a nice shiner on my right eye and a number of other cuts and bruises. I'm about as good as can be expected, though. See? (what you don't see are the cuts on the bridge of my nose, a nice, black right eye and so forth -- you can see the dried blood on my shirt, though!) I do have one favor to ask anyone that's willing to help a guy out. See, my truck is at a tow lot in Minneapolis. I'm sure the bill is going to be very high so the sooner I can get what's left out of there, the better off I'll be. If there's anyone in the area that's got access to a trailer and maybe a place to put the old girl up until my old man and I can make arrangements to pick it up, I would be VERY grateful. Just let me know how I can make it worth your while. Remember, check those brakes carefully and PUT IN SHOULDER BELTS if you haven't done so already! Oh, and hug your local EMT and police officer. They were both on-site in a matter of just a couple of minutes. They were very courteous, helpful and really wonderful folks. __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

03-07-2005, 01:52 AM	#2
Drogster Stroke it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Juneau, Alaska Posts: 214	Ouch! Glad to hear you weren't SERIOUSLY injured (not like your pain isn't real though). That's too bad about the truck. If I were in the area, I'd hook you up. But, we are in Alaska still... Good luck! __________________ Drog Nitrous is for those who don't know how to build.

03-07-2005, 02:41 AM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Glad you didn't get hurt any worse than you did. Hopefully someone up there can give you a hand. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

03-07-2005, 08:03 AM	#4
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	DUUUUDE!!!??? that sucks big time! I would help if Lefty wasnt out of commission. do you have a # for TKeduK8R? try putting a thread in General Discussion, Im sure one of the guys close can help. did you scramble the noodle? keep a look out for any signs of hidden injury. should I make you a wig from barber shop remnants? JK maybe we should have the spring meet at your place to get the truck back on the road & stopping good. __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

03-07-2005, 09:10 AM	#6
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	That really sucks! __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

03-07-2005, 08:24 AM	#5
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,745	geez theyve already said it.. but glad yoru still here to tell us

03-07-2005, 09:25 AM	#7
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,285	Man that sucks. Sorry about your truck and injuries. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

03-07-2005, 11:26 AM	#8
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,483	This makes me want to fix my emerg. brake cables... Good luck, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

03-07-2005, 11:30 AM	#9
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	OMG, I hope you recover fast, the truck is replaceable, but your not. Some one in Vikings land help a brother out

03-07-2005, 01:35 PM	#10
MAC67 " SHOW ME" Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: shelbyville illinois Posts: 2,624	danggg , glad to see your doin alright

03-07-2005, 01:54 PM	#11
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	it's cool man, you don't need to lie to kick it. You got your ass kicked, by a girl............in middle school. Hope you heal up fast.

03-07-2005, 02:31 PM	#12
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	That picture freaks me out. Those 2 lines look like part of a window in front of you, but then the horizontal one appears to disappear behind the door which is behind you. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

03-07-2005, 09:45 PM	#13
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Sorry to hear about the Truck...Good to see you made it out of the wreak. __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

03-07-2005, 10:03 PM	#14
Striker169 Car O'Holic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 692	Wow that sucks, sorry that had to happen to a fellow bord member, too bad I live in TX or id help out

03-07-2005, 10:38 PM	#15
screamin_c102 Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yoncalla Oregon Posts: 775	I'm in Oregon, wish I could help. Take it easy and relax, don't worry about the truck.



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03-07-2005, 11:04 PM	#16
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,737	I'm about 3 1/2 hours away, i know there has to be someone closer. This dang workin for a living gets in the way!!!Hope ya recover allright. Eric __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

03-07-2005, 11:32 PM	#17
CHEVIBUBBA got boost? Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 123	glad your relatively ok. too far for me to help.i'm in Tx..wish i could. look on the bright side; you can fix it & improve it! heal fast

03-07-2005, 11:40 PM	#18
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	so just how bad is it? is she driveable? Shawn & I are thinking of making a trip up your way in a couple of weeks. let us know if there is anything we can do. __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

03-07-2005, 11:47 PM	#19
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	I am game. We can pull out your stiches, powder up that eye, and then turn our attention to the truck. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

03-07-2005, 11:53 PM	#20
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	and if you are still bleeding after Shawn pulls the stitches I can sew you back up again. all I have to do is find some twine & a curved screwdriver. for those of you that dont know Shuttermutt is a VERY safe driver. ( I followed him for a while last year & was ready to push him.) __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

03-08-2005, 01:45 AM	#21
mr402 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Elmira, Oregon Posts: 449	Shuttermutt, I'm real sorry to hear you were injured when the brakes went out. I hope you heal very quickly. If you ever determine what caused the brakes to fail please post it on the board so we can all run out and check our trucks as well. One more vote for shoulder harnesses and head restraints.

03-08-2005, 04:52 PM	#22
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	Thanks for all the kind words of support! I'm not as stiff and sore as I probably should be, but I'm certainly feeling it. The swelling is going down which helps, but I'm still not straying far from the couch. I might have someone lined up to store the truck for a couple of weeks until Bumpster and I can make arrangements to get to moved down South. The wrecker company charges $25 per day to store vehicles. YOWZA! If anybody had a car trailer and a big heart, I'd sure like to talk to 'em! __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

03-09-2005, 12:52 AM	#23
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	I'd have plenty of space for your truck at my place. I have the trailer with a winch too, but no tow vehicle until I get my oil pan replaced. Where is the truck located and what hours can it be picked up? __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

03-09-2005, 12:53 AM	#24
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	BTW...you look like an alien!

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