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cheyenne shortstep · 03-13-2011, 02:35 PM

This is my tailgate after meeting a DRUNK DRIVER. Shoved the trailer right through my tailgate, he then hit me again. I was going 50 MPH.

Longhorn Man · 03-13-2011, 02:39 PM

was he insured?
did he stick around?
I hope the answer to those is yes to both... even if they are both yes, it's gonna be an uphill battle

YBNORML · 03-13-2011, 02:40 PM

Wow! That sucks. Hope your ok? I hate impaired drivers.
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cheyenne shortstep · 03-13-2011, 02:54 PM

Hit & run but he only made it a half mile, insured, admitted to accident but said I hit him.

treveiger · 03-13-2011, 03:06 PM

How could of you hit him

whatd the cops say?

ls1nova71 · 03-13-2011, 03:06 PM

The insurance company can't say you were backing a trailer fast enough to hit him and do that!

ChevLoRay · 03-13-2011, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cheyenne shortstep

Hit & run but he only made it a half mile, insured, admitted to accident but said I hit him.

Somebody ain't tellin' the truth......

cheyenne shortstep · 03-13-2011, 03:11 PM

After the cop told me what he said I admitted to driving backwards at 50 MPH with a trailer. We all had a good laugh and the cop said I must be good with a trailer.

hotrodhomi · 03-13-2011, 03:29 PM

That totally sucks. I hope you get enough $ from him to fix your truck..and more. Side note: do you have pictures of the caps you are running on those slot wheels?

*lakeroadster* · 03-13-2011, 03:32 PM

Drunk drivers suck! Glad you're ok.... I assume you are, you didn't say otherwise.

Maybe you'll end up with enough money to get another bed and end up with a cool tailgate to hang on the wall for a shop conversation piece.

Just out of curiosity, what kind of hitch did you have, looks like it did it's job. Got any pictures?

**Stocker** · 03-13-2011, 03:35 PM

Glad nobody was hurt.... good luck with your insurance claim and repair work.

Gotta love impaired drivers...

cheyenne shortstep · 03-13-2011, 03:45 PM

Was running lug nut covers as well but they got rusty and am having a hard time finding another set.

67ChevyRedneck · 03-13-2011, 03:53 PM

I've never seen a stepside with a 5th wheel hitch.

That sucks man, best of luck to you.

*lakeroadster* · 03-13-2011, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cheyenne shortstep

Was running lug nut covers as well but they got rusty and am having a hard time finding another set.

Might try here? http://www.cwausa.com/KNOCK-OFF-SPINNERS.html

Pop's C-10 · 03-13-2011, 04:03 PM

That sucks..it's a good thing you had tha trailer behind you, cause if had of hit tha truck you would could have been hurt bad & tha truck would have been parts...

*lakeroadster* · 03-13-2011, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Pop's C-10

That sucks..it's a good thing you had tha trailer behind you, cause if had of hit tha truck you would could have been hurt bad & tha truck would have been parts...

Kind of like a towable portable crumple zone device!

cheyenne shortstep · 03-13-2011, 04:06 PM

Thanks Lakeroadster, I checked with them at Long Beach and was told they don't have those anymore. I see they have them on the website, maybe I'll call. Anything to make my truck look a little better. My first thought upon being hit was why wasn't I in my van.

**72 Super** · 03-13-2011, 06:20 PM

Glad you are okay and hope the others are as well. Hopefully your truck isn't damaged too bad.

Ray

AirSpeed · 03-13-2011, 08:31 PM

Make sure you don't sign off any medical release until you're sure you're okay! I know it sounds like an old insurance fraud scam but "whiplash" is real and can take some time before you notice any pain or damage. I was in an accident with a friend when I was about 22, he was goofing off in his 69 Elcamino when he hit the e brake at about 60, the car spun around and hit a telephone pole in the middle of the tailgate, both our heads went through the rear window. His insurance company offered to pay me $1000 to sign a medical release, being young and dumb I took the money and signed. I now have no feeling in my left hand and half the strength. I also have a disc that has come in constant contact with my spinal cord. I have to be very careful or I could lose more than just the feeling and strength!
It's worth getting an MRI if you can swing it!
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todd99 · 03-13-2011, 08:53 PM

I'm surprised he even had a car left to drive. What was left of his car?

cheyenne shortstep · 03-14-2011, 09:28 PM

Thank you all for the support and advice, adjuster will look at my truck & trailer tomorrow. The other car is pretty much toast. Being that he split the scene I didn't see his car that night but just happened to see it on a flat bed as it was pulling into a local bodyshop.

jeremiah king · 03-16-2011, 02:27 AM

This sucks buddy! hope every thing works out. let me know when you need cab.

jeremiah king · 03-16-2011, 02:35 AM

PS I got those bucket buddys off that guy we were talkin to at the big 3. he wanted a bench so we traded!!!!!!

Beat68CST · 03-16-2011, 04:03 AM

you must be DAMN good with a trailer if you can back it at 50mph, especially it being THAT short :P

Glad everything is good, but on that medical stuff make sure you're good, I fractured my skull in two places and broke my nose because my friend swerved to miss a dog... Talk about a long battle, one hell of a headache, wildest black eye ever, cool solid blood red eye (I thought the chicks would dig it, happens they don't...), and don't remember about a solid two months really. Not to mention some kick@$$ headaches and ears ringing 3 years later.

cheyenne shortstep · 03-17-2011, 03:01 AM

Nice score on the buckets, can't believe the guy traded you straight across. I've got a near perfect low hump A.C. '72 cab that I will be using but I am going to need a shortstep box and tailgate. Just missed a complete bed from Rally Wheel Paul for $300. The good news is I may have a check for the truck this week, and no salvage title.

03-13-2011, 02:35 PM	#1
cheyenne shortstep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vista Ca. Posts: 2,405	Check out my tailgate This is my tailgate after meeting a DRUNK DRIVER. Shoved the trailer right through my tailgate, he then hit me again. I was going 50 MPH. Attached Images

03-13-2011, 02:39 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Check out my tailgate was he insured? did he stick around? I hope the answer to those is yes to both... even if they are both yes, it's gonna be an uphill battle

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YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,847	Re: Check out my tailgate Wow! That sucks. Hope your ok? I hate impaired drivers. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

03-13-2011, 02:54 PM	#4
cheyenne shortstep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vista Ca. Posts: 2,405	Re: Check out my tailgate Hit & run but he only made it a half mile, insured, admitted to accident but said I hit him.

03-13-2011, 03:06 PM	#5
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Check out my tailgate How could of you hit him whatd the cops say? __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

03-13-2011, 03:06 PM	#6
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,119	Re: Check out my tailgate The insurance company can't say you were backing a trailer fast enough to hit him and do that!

03-13-2011, 03:11 PM	#8
cheyenne shortstep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vista Ca. Posts: 2,405	Re: Check out my tailgate After the cop told me what he said I admitted to driving backwards at 50 MPH with a trailer. We all had a good laugh and the cop said I must be good with a trailer.

03-13-2011, 03:29 PM	#9
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Check out my tailgate That totally sucks. I hope you get enough $ from him to fix your truck..and more. Side note: do you have pictures of the caps you are running on those slot wheels? __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

03-13-2011, 03:32 PM	#10
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: Check out my tailgate Drunk drivers suck! Glad you're ok.... I assume you are, you didn't say otherwise. Maybe you'll end up with enough money to get another bed and end up with a cool tailgate to hang on the wall for a shop conversation piece. Just out of curiosity, what kind of hitch did you have, looks like it did it's job. Got any pictures? Last edited by lakeroadster; 03-13-2011 at 03:46 PM.

03-13-2011, 03:35 PM	#11
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,583	Re: Check out my tailgate Glad nobody was hurt.... good luck with your insurance claim and repair work. Gotta love impaired drivers... __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

03-13-2011, 03:45 PM	#12
cheyenne shortstep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vista Ca. Posts: 2,405	Re: Check out my tailgate Was running lug nut covers as well but they got rusty and am having a hard time finding another set. Attached Images

03-13-2011, 03:53 PM	#13
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Check out my tailgate I've never seen a stepside with a 5th wheel hitch. That sucks man, best of luck to you. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

03-13-2011, 04:03 PM	#15
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Check out my tailgate That sucks..it's a good thing you had tha trailer behind you, cause if had of hit tha truck you would could have been hurt bad & tha truck would have been parts...

03-13-2011, 04:06 PM	#17
cheyenne shortstep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vista Ca. Posts: 2,405	Re: Check out my tailgate Thanks Lakeroadster, I checked with them at Long Beach and was told they don't have those anymore. I see they have them on the website, maybe I'll call. Anything to make my truck look a little better. My first thought upon being hit was why wasn't I in my van.

03-13-2011, 06:20 PM	#18
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,682	Re: Check out my tailgate Glad you are okay and hope the others are as well. Hopefully your truck isn't damaged too bad. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White



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03-13-2011, 08:31 PM	#19
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: Check out my tailgate Make sure you don't sign off any medical release until you're sure you're okay! I know it sounds like an old insurance fraud scam but "whiplash" is real and can take some time before you notice any pain or damage. I was in an accident with a friend when I was about 22, he was goofing off in his 69 Elcamino when he hit the e brake at about 60, the car spun around and hit a telephone pole in the middle of the tailgate, both our heads went through the rear window. His insurance company offered to pay me $1000 to sign a medical release, being young and dumb I took the money and signed. I now have no feeling in my left hand and half the strength. I also have a disc that has come in constant contact with my spinal cord. I have to be very careful or I could lose more than just the feeling and strength! It's worth getting an MRI if you can swing it! Posted via Mobile Device

03-13-2011, 08:53 PM	#20
todd99 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: prescott, az Posts: 225	Re: Check out my tailgate I'm surprised he even had a car left to drive. What was left of his car? __________________ 1971 C20 Longhorn Custom Camper

03-14-2011, 09:28 PM	#21
cheyenne shortstep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vista Ca. Posts: 2,405	Re: Check out my tailgate Thank you all for the support and advice, adjuster will look at my truck & trailer tomorrow. The other car is pretty much toast. Being that he split the scene I didn't see his car that night but just happened to see it on a flat bed as it was pulling into a local bodyshop.

03-16-2011, 02:27 AM	#22
jeremiah king Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Julian, CA Posts: 696	Re: Check out my tailgate This sucks buddy! hope every thing works out. let me know when you need cab.

03-16-2011, 02:35 AM	#23
jeremiah king Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Julian, CA Posts: 696	Re: Check out my tailgate PS I got those bucket buddys off that guy we were talkin to at the big 3. he wanted a bench so we traded!!!!!!

03-16-2011, 04:03 AM	#24
Beat68CST Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 470	Re: Check out my tailgate you must be DAMN good with a trailer if you can back it at 50mph, especially it being THAT short :P Glad everything is good, but on that medical stuff make sure you're good, I fractured my skull in two places and broke my nose because my friend swerved to miss a dog... Talk about a long battle, one hell of a headache, wildest black eye ever, cool solid blood red eye (I thought the chicks would dig it, happens they don't...), and don't remember about a solid two months really. Not to mention some kick@$$ headaches and ears ringing 3 years later.

03-17-2011, 03:01 AM	#25
cheyenne shortstep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vista Ca. Posts: 2,405	Re: Check out my tailgate Nice score on the buckets, can't believe the guy traded you straight across. I've got a near perfect low hump A.C. '72 cab that I will be using but I am going to need a shortstep box and tailgate. Just missed a complete bed from Rally Wheel Paul for $300. The good news is I may have a check for the truck this week, and no salvage title.

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