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ROLLIN' TOPLEZZ · 07-08-2009, 09:51 PM

Before and After a guy ran a red light and used my blazer as brakes. Does it look fixable?

cochino12 · 07-08-2009, 10:01 PM

that sucks, did he have insurance?

**78 Big10 454** · 07-08-2009, 10:02 PM

Looks like the frame came out of it unscathed. By all means, your Blazer can be repaired good as new. I've fixed a lot worse. Sorry about the accident....

ROLLIN' TOPLEZZ · 07-08-2009, 10:14 PM

Adam The guy was an illegal and no insurance.

79big10454 thanxs. The center lifted and came up a little cracked the windshield and dash.

cochino12 · 07-08-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ROLLIN' TOPLEZZ

Adam The guy was an illegal and no insurance.

That really sucks, maybe he has another uninsured vehicle at home he can trade you for the damages

Good luck with it

On a side note, what size wheel/tire drop combo is that?

SBTork · 07-08-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ROLLIN' TOPLEZZ

Adam The guy was an illegal and no insurance.

79big10454 thanxs. The center lifted and came up a little cracked the windshield and dash.

that really sucks. This makes me want to stay the hell out of CA. Im sure it can be fixed though, take it to a GOOD body shop and see what they say. That would be a good starting point.

bagged74 · 07-08-2009, 11:08 PM

they let us carry guns here in oklahoma, for instances like this.

**old Rusty C10** · 07-08-2009, 11:17 PM

id be sending that guy home in a box had it been my truck.. but yes its fixable

ROLLIN' TOPLEZZ · 07-09-2009, 12:20 AM

-Adam the wheels are 285 45 R22 22x10. Im not sure on the drop, want to add some bags.

-SBTork Dont let what happend to me put you off.

-Bagged 74 Wish we could carry in california legally atleast.

-Old rusty c10 Thought about a couple of times.

tvblazer78 · 07-09-2009, 08:22 AM

Man that dose suck! Good luck with it..

ROLLIN' TOPLEZZ · 07-09-2009, 08:28 PM

Thanx Travis

xbanone · 07-09-2009, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROLLIN' TOPLEZZ

Adam The guy was an illegal and no insurance.

79big10454 thanxs. The center lifted and came up a little cracked the windshield and dash.

Did they guy get deported or arrested? Do you have uninsured motorist insurnace?

74 C-30 · 07-09-2009, 08:41 PM

that'll buff out....

seriously though good luck at getting hat straightened out

*78 Chevyrado* · 07-09-2009, 08:49 PM

That sucks man, When stuff like that happens I try not to free the beast ans mostly succeed.

It looks fixable from here.... The main concern would be how the door frame is and how bad the rocker is. It will need to have some pulling done on it and a new rocker. Looks like the door took most of it which can be good because the door is relatively easily replaced. However when the door got hit how did it pull on the striker and the door hinge mounting points? The frame itself SHOULD be fine. Be sure to check the hardtop for cracks. and check the whole body for being twisted.

I got similar damage on my 78 last july. It ended up needing a new inner and outer fender, door, rocker, and they had to pull and straighten the front right cab corner. Also my wheel took a lot of the hit and it trashed the whole front end all the way to the steering box. It even ruined one control arm. The whole body shop cost for me was around $3500 for repairs and a full repaint BC/CC with extra clear. It may not look too bad but the front of the rocker panel was shoved inward about 2 to 2.5 inches. I also got my lower bedside relocated inward about 2 or 3 inches. She hit everything except the rear side of the cab.

Here's the cab corner before they fixed it up Had to pull it out arouns 2 or so inches and weld in a new rocker.

It looked worse in person, but it got all fixed up relatively simple and now I have a like new truck. Insurance probably won't be much help though if you have normal insurance. I think they gave me $1700 for mine in a total loss and let me keep it.

Good luck with it!

Driveway Dreams · 07-09-2009, 10:45 PM

Damage like that can be deceiving. I have spent time in body shops both in training & in everyday working. Those are the vehicles that often will surprise you how much it can cost to repair RIGHT. Not to rain on your parade, but I think it may be pretty pricey to fix. It is hard to say without seeing it and getting to check things all the way around the Blazer. Good luck to you!
Is it repairable?... Of course!
Is it reasonable to fix?... Hard saying.

ROLLIN' TOPLEZZ · 07-10-2009, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xbanone

Did they guy get deported or arrested? Do you have uninsured motorist insurnace?

No they let him go... no uninsured motorist insurance.

ROLLIN' TOPLEZZ · 07-10-2009, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 74 C-30

that'll buff out....

seriously though good luck at getting hat straightened out

I wish. Thanxs

heavychevy79 · 07-10-2009, 02:06 AM

Oh Oww OWWH MY Neck hurts! And my hip too!

Hey how did the other guy fair in the crash?

I have uninsured motorists coverage, and I've used it twice.

Here in Texas we can seize a car that hits us with no insurance.

I look both ways at a green light because there are so many illegals and women drivers.

ROLLIN' TOPLEZZ · 07-10-2009, 02:17 AM

Thanx 78 chevyrado thats helpful. I took pictures to the body shop
n quoted me $2500 but he said he still needed to see my blazer. I've gotten most of the parts already.

ROLLIN' TOPLEZZ · 07-10-2009, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

Damage like that can be deceiving. I have spent time in body shops both in training & in everyday working. Those are the vehicles that often will surprise you how much it can cost to repair RIGHT. Not to rain on your parade, but I think it may be pretty pricey to fix. It is hard to say without seeing it and getting to check things all the way around the Blazer. Good luck to you!
Is it repairable?... Of course!
Is it reasonable to fix?... Hard saying.

Thanx I know what u mean. Im crossing my fingers If any thing I might be in the market for another 2wd full top blazer.

ROLLIN' TOPLEZZ · 07-10-2009, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by heavychevy79

Oh Oww OWWH MY Neck hurts! And my hip too!

Hey how did the other guy fair in the crash?

I have uninsured motorists coverage, and I've used it twice.

Here in Texas we can seize a car that hits us with no insurance.

I look both ways at a green light because there are so many illegals and women drivers.

He totaled his car.

I look both ways now to

grinch4om · 07-10-2009, 08:10 AM

and they let him go....what is wrong with our leaders?

MrBeast · 07-10-2009, 10:07 AM

You know here in Texas everyone is *****ing because the state has implemented a new program where by in which the man can run your plates and see if you have insurance. If you don't they can pull you over, cite you and impound your car.

I like the idea, because it will help put a lid on crap like this.

Really sorry to see that about your truck man, I hope you get it fixed.

81BLAZE · 07-10-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBeast

You know here in Texas everyone is *****ing because the state has implemented a new program where by in which the man can run your plates and see if you have insurance. If you don't they can pull you over, cite you and impound your car.

I like the idea, because it will help put a lid on crap like this.

Really sorry to see that about your truck man, I hope you get it fixed.

Yep I love that law. I just got pulled over and the fact that he only asked to see my license caught me off guard. Yeah they have all of that info on a neat little computer. It was a SAPD bike cop that pulled me over.

Sorry about the accident. I know I would be a little heated if someone down here took out one of the "kids" with no insurance... It looks like you can fix it, but it all depends on funds available and how much you truly love THAT truck.

J

trenchwarfare · 07-10-2009, 04:24 PM

Just cut the section out of a cab? Replace the other parts?

What mirrors were you running? Better photos?

07-08-2009, 09:51 PM	#1
ROLLIN' TOPLEZZ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: L.A. CA. Posts: 111	My blazer used as brakes... Before and After a guy ran a red light and used my blazer as brakes. Does it look fixable? Attached Images

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cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: My blazer use as brakes... that sucks, did he have insurance? __________________ 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 Last edited by cochino12; 07-08-2009 at 10:04 PM.

07-08-2009, 10:02 PM	#3
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 839	Re: My blazer use as brakes... Looks like the frame came out of it unscathed. By all means, your Blazer can be repaired good as new. I've fixed a lot worse. Sorry about the accident....

07-08-2009, 10:14 PM	#4
ROLLIN' TOPLEZZ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: L.A. CA. Posts: 111	Re: My blazer use as brakes... Adam The guy was an illegal and no insurance. 79big10454 thanxs. The center lifted and came up a little cracked the windshield and dash.

07-08-2009, 11:08 PM	#7
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07-08-2009, 11:17 PM	#8
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07-09-2009, 12:20 AM	#9
ROLLIN' TOPLEZZ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: L.A. CA. Posts: 111	Re: My blazer use as brakes... -Adam the wheels are 285 45 R22 22x10. Im not sure on the drop, want to add some bags. -SBTork Dont let what happend to me put you off. -Bagged 74 Wish we could carry in california legally atleast. -Old rusty c10 Thought about a couple of times.

07-09-2009, 08:22 AM	#10
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07-09-2009, 08:28 PM	#11
ROLLIN' TOPLEZZ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: L.A. CA. Posts: 111	Re: My blazer use as brakes... Thanx Travis

07-09-2009, 08:41 PM	#13
74 C-30 Dually Pride Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 540	Re: My blazer use as brakes... that'll buff out.... seriously though good luck at getting hat straightened out __________________ If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand. '74 Chevy C-30 350/4 speed/dually '94 Ford Ranger

07-09-2009, 08:49 PM	#14
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: My blazer use as brakes... That sucks man, When stuff like that happens I try not to free the beast ans mostly succeed. It looks fixable from here.... The main concern would be how the door frame is and how bad the rocker is. It will need to have some pulling done on it and a new rocker. Looks like the door took most of it which can be good because the door is relatively easily replaced. However when the door got hit how did it pull on the striker and the door hinge mounting points? The frame itself SHOULD be fine. Be sure to check the hardtop for cracks. and check the whole body for being twisted. I got similar damage on my 78 last july. It ended up needing a new inner and outer fender, door, rocker, and they had to pull and straighten the front right cab corner. Also my wheel took a lot of the hit and it trashed the whole front end all the way to the steering box. It even ruined one control arm. The whole body shop cost for me was around $3500 for repairs and a full repaint BC/CC with extra clear. It may not look too bad but the front of the rocker panel was shoved inward about 2 to 2.5 inches. I also got my lower bedside relocated inward about 2 or 3 inches. She hit everything except the rear side of the cab. Here's the cab corner before they fixed it up Had to pull it out arouns 2 or so inches and weld in a new rocker. It looked worse in person, but it got all fixed up relatively simple and now I have a like new truck. Insurance probably won't be much help though if you have normal insurance. I think they gave me $1700 for mine in a total loss and let me keep it. Good luck with it!

07-09-2009, 10:45 PM	#15
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: My blazer used as brakes... Damage like that can be deceiving. I have spent time in body shops both in training & in everyday working. Those are the vehicles that often will surprise you how much it can cost to repair RIGHT. Not to rain on your parade, but I think it may be pretty pricey to fix. It is hard to say without seeing it and getting to check things all the way around the Blazer. Good luck to you! Is it repairable?... Of course! Is it reasonable to fix?... Hard saying. __________________ -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.

07-10-2009, 02:06 AM	#18
heavychevy79 Cheyenne Super Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 545	Re: My blazer used as brakes... Oh Oww OWWH MY Neck hurts! And my hip too! Hey how did the other guy fair in the crash? I have uninsured motorists coverage, and I've used it twice. Here in Texas we can seize a car that hits us with no insurance. I look both ways at a green light because there are so many illegals and women drivers. Last edited by heavychevy79; 07-10-2009 at 02:09 AM.

07-10-2009, 02:17 AM	#19
ROLLIN' TOPLEZZ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: L.A. CA. Posts: 111	Re: My blazer used as brakes... Thanx 78 chevyrado thats helpful. I took pictures to the body shop n quoted me $2500 but he said he still needed to see my blazer. I've gotten most of the parts already.

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