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rauto13 · 05-04-2006, 05:06 PM

pics say everthing, a lady ran a stop sign at about 35 mph, hope her insurance is good. One of the pics show the damage to the lt cab corner fron the bed being pushed into it.

rauto13 · 05-04-2006, 05:09 PM

and a couple more, the rear axle was tied down to the tie down that was screwed to the floor, pulled the tie downs out, broke the rope & the rear axle in the bed still bounced and did this to the bed floor and tailgate.

68gmcdually · 05-04-2006, 05:16 PM

Wow, glad that you faired ok. Hopefully the insurance follows through for ya. Keep us posted.

JRB · 05-04-2006, 05:17 PM

Are you ok? Besides being sick to your stomach at the damage.
Sorry,
JRB

Longhorn Man · 05-04-2006, 05:19 PM

did the frame/suspention get touched?
That shouldn't be totaled onless they start playing the "it was just an old truck" card.
Don't settle untill you are satisfied.

Hope you are alright.

jrb71c20 · 05-04-2006, 05:25 PM

Dude, that sucks....glad it just the truck and not you though. Are you gonna be able to revive it?

67ChevyRedneck · 05-04-2006, 05:28 PM

What the crap is wrong with people? Glad your OK. I get tailgated in bumper to bumper traffic in G-ville going to and from work and everywhere else in G-ville and I'm sick of it. I'm almost scared to get my truck done and take it to G-ville. I'm definately having it appraised before it's insured.

On a good note, she looks very fixable

If, like Andy said, there is no frame damage

***Liz*** · 05-04-2006, 05:28 PM

Damn rauto

im sorry to see that... I'm glad you are ok tho

1969k10stepside · 05-04-2006, 05:34 PM

nothin bondo cant fix

Seriously though Glad your ok.Hope the frame isnt bent.

72armyswbtruck · 05-04-2006, 05:37 PM

Good Luck with the evil insurance monsters

rauto13 · 05-04-2006, 05:38 PM

I am fairly sure the frame is bent, the steering wheel is about 1/2 a turn off now, the rear axle does not sit correctly, I have not looked underneath. Thye drivers door will not shut completely now, even with the drivers door shut all the way, it still rattles in & out.

From what I can see, I would need rocker, back panel, bedside, part of the floor, possible bent frame, tailgate, repair on bed floor, repair or replace on rt door. That is just at first glance. I have not tried to open passenger door. There may be other damages. When I am not so wound up I will check it out better.

I am a little sore in the back and neck. Gonna go get checked out just to make sure. I wanna make sure this won't cause problems later down the line.

I will keep everyone posted.

Thanks for the support.

71SWBChevy · 05-04-2006, 05:48 PM

Man sorry to see that man, hope you get to feeling better and don't settle until they pay you what its worth!

RicksTrucks · 05-04-2006, 06:25 PM

shame it wasn't another couple feet to the left and she would have bounced off of your tire.

chevy_fatman · 05-04-2006, 08:31 PM

You buff that right out man!! that sucks!

hope the ins. co don't try to screw you, glad you didn't get seriously hurt Trent and better follow up with that doctor about your neck.

**Palf70Step** · 05-04-2006, 08:42 PM

Sorry to hear bout the truck, but glad you seem OK. Good luck getting everything settled.

Old Yeller 1970 · 05-04-2006, 08:52 PM

Hope you get better soon. Really sorry about your truck. It could happen to any of us.

mooneyes · 05-04-2006, 09:23 PM

...sorry to see that man ...glad your ok.......

Brainchild · 05-04-2006, 10:25 PM

That sucks.What you need is a parts truck,you have a project truck,or vice versa

The good thing about a truck is you can change everything.

Good luck with the ins.don't let them buy that truck for a couple hundred dollars like they always want to.Sometimes you have to get "serious" with those jokers.

71swb4x4 · 05-04-2006, 10:31 PM

When they hear you are getting your neck and back checked out they will be a lot more willing to make you happy with your truck.

*rage'nrat638* · 05-04-2006, 11:07 PM

thats bad...looks like you took a hard hit..
hope all woks out..your pal mark

big blue 72 · 05-04-2006, 11:12 PM

Bummer!....................

**Canadian694x4** · 05-04-2006, 11:18 PM

Damn sorry to see that. Like Longhorn man said don't settle until your statisfied.

rauto13 · 05-05-2006, 10:50 PM

quick update, I got the police report today, it does show the other driver as failure to yield & doing 35 at impact, no improper action on me.

Also I talked with her ins co, she had already filed a claim, and the person I spoke with says "So, she ran the stop sign and hit you, right?" This was before the police report was even ready. Looks like the other person is not going to dispute that it was her fault.

Small victories, but progress nonetheless.

al's71gmc · 05-05-2006, 11:27 PM

Keep the back and neck trump card ready. A little long term pain goes a long ways to make insurance see the value of your property. Good luck all around. Al

*bskylerj* · 05-05-2006, 11:43 PM

Taht sucks. Sorry to hear about that. It is always the idiots not paying attention. That is why I sold my street bike. The back and neck pains may even help get the new project under way sooner.

05-04-2006, 05:06 PM	#1
rauto13 saving one more Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pryor Creek, Oklahoma Posts: 3,066	Another one bites the dust (truck is totalled) pics say everthing, a lady ran a stop sign at about 35 mph, hope her insurance is good. One of the pics show the damage to the lt cab corner fron the bed being pushed into it. Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy longbed - now for parts 69 Chevy short fleet - needing some love 70 RS Camaro - needing more love driver - 96 GMC X-cab

05-04-2006, 05:09 PM	#2
rauto13 saving one more Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pryor Creek, Oklahoma Posts: 3,066	Re: Another one bites the dust (truck is totalled) and a couple more, the rear axle was tied down to the tie down that was screwed to the floor, pulled the tie downs out, broke the rope & the rear axle in the bed still bounced and did this to the bed floor and tailgate. Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy longbed - now for parts 69 Chevy short fleet - needing some love 70 RS Camaro - needing more love driver - 96 GMC X-cab

05-04-2006, 05:16 PM	#3
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,455	Re: Another one bites the dust (truck is totalled) Wow, glad that you faired ok. Hopefully the insurance follows through for ya. Keep us posted. __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

05-04-2006, 05:17 PM	#4
JRB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 287	Re: Another one bites the dust (truck is totalled) Are you ok? Besides being sick to your stomach at the damage. Sorry, JRB

05-04-2006, 05:19 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Another one bites the dust (truck is totalled) did the frame/suspention get touched? That shouldn't be totaled onless they start playing the "it was just an old truck" card. Don't settle untill you are satisfied. Hope you are alright. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 05-04-2006 at 05:20 PM.

05-04-2006, 05:25 PM	#6
jrb71c20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Claremore, OK Posts: 486	Re: Another one bites the dust (truck is totalled) Dude, that sucks....glad it just the truck and not you though. Are you gonna be able to revive it?

05-04-2006, 05:28 PM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Another one bites the dust (truck is totalled) What the crap is wrong with people? Glad your OK. I get tailgated in bumper to bumper traffic in G-ville going to and from work and everywhere else in G-ville and I'm sick of it. I'm almost scared to get my truck done and take it to G-ville. I'm definately having it appraised before it's insured. On a good note, she looks very fixable If, like Andy said, there is no frame damage __________________ 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!

05-04-2006, 05:28 PM	#8
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,727	Re: Another one bites the dust (truck is totalled) Damn rauto im sorry to see that... I'm glad you are ok tho

05-04-2006, 05:34 PM	#9
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Another one bites the dust (truck is totalled) nothin bondo cant fix Seriously though Glad your ok.Hope the frame isnt bent. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 05-04-2006 at 05:35 PM.

05-04-2006, 05:37 PM	#10
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Another one bites the dust (truck is totalled) Good Luck with the evil insurance monsters __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

05-04-2006, 05:38 PM	#11
rauto13 saving one more Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pryor Creek, Oklahoma Posts: 3,066	Re: Another one bites the dust (truck is totalled) I am fairly sure the frame is bent, the steering wheel is about 1/2 a turn off now, the rear axle does not sit correctly, I have not looked underneath. Thye drivers door will not shut completely now, even with the drivers door shut all the way, it still rattles in & out. From what I can see, I would need rocker, back panel, bedside, part of the floor, possible bent frame, tailgate, repair on bed floor, repair or replace on rt door. That is just at first glance. I have not tried to open passenger door. There may be other damages. When I am not so wound up I will check it out better. I am a little sore in the back and neck. Gonna go get checked out just to make sure. I wanna make sure this won't cause problems later down the line. I will keep everyone posted. Thanks for the support. __________________ 72 Chevy longbed - now for parts 69 Chevy short fleet - needing some love 70 RS Camaro - needing more love driver - 96 GMC X-cab

05-04-2006, 05:48 PM	#12
71SWBChevy Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Owensboro KY Posts: 11,905	Re: Another one bites the dust (truck is totalled) Man sorry to see that man, hope you get to feeling better and don't settle until they pay you what its worth! __________________ Drew '71 Chevy 350/TH350 Hugger Orange Currently just a rolling frame, body work soon to follow!!! Check out my Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212927 Daily Driver: 1997 Chevrolet S-10 with more gears than pistons

05-04-2006, 06:25 PM	#13
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05-04-2006, 08:31 PM	#14
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	Re: Another one bites the dust (truck is totalled) You buff that right out man!! that sucks! hope the ins. co don't try to screw you, glad you didn't get seriously hurt Trent and better follow up with that doctor about your neck. __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

05-04-2006, 08:42 PM	#15
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05-04-2006, 08:52 PM	#16
Old Yeller 1970 DON'T TREAD ON ME Join Date: May 2005 Location: Crosby County, TX Posts: 989	Re: Another one bites the dust (truck is totalled) Hope you get better soon. Really sorry about your truck. It could happen to any of us. __________________ Old Yeller

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Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Re: Another one bites the dust (truck is totalled) That sucks.What you need is a parts truck,you have a project truck,or vice versa The good thing about a truck is you can change everything. Good luck with the ins.don't let them buy that truck for a couple hundred dollars like they always want to.Sometimes you have to get "serious" with those jokers. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website Last edited by Brainchild; 05-04-2006 at 10:26 PM.

05-04-2006, 10:31 PM	#19
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Another one bites the dust (truck is totalled) When they hear you are getting your neck and back checked out they will be a lot more willing to make you happy with your 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.

05-04-2006, 11:07 PM	#20
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: Another one bites the dust (truck is totalled) thats bad...looks like you took a hard hit.. hope all woks out..your pal mark

05-04-2006, 11:12 PM	#21
big blue 72 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: hamilton,ohio,usa Posts: 1,499	Re: Another one bites the dust (truck is totalled) Bummer!....................

05-04-2006, 11:18 PM	#22
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Re: Another one bites the dust (truck is totalled) Damn sorry to see that. Like Longhorn man said don't settle until your statisfied. __________________ 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.

05-05-2006, 10:50 PM	#23
rauto13 saving one more Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pryor Creek, Oklahoma Posts: 3,066	Re: Another one bites the dust (truck is totalled) quick update, I got the police report today, it does show the other driver as failure to yield & doing 35 at impact, no improper action on me. Also I talked with her ins co, she had already filed a claim, and the person I spoke with says "So, she ran the stop sign and hit you, right?" This was before the police report was even ready. Looks like the other person is not going to dispute that it was her fault. Small victories, but progress nonetheless. __________________ 72 Chevy longbed - now for parts 69 Chevy short fleet - needing some love 70 RS Camaro - needing more love driver - 96 GMC X-cab

05-05-2006, 11:27 PM	#24
al's71gmc 4 eyed fever Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eureka, Nevada Posts: 500	Re: Another one bites the dust (truck is totalled) Keep the back and neck trump card ready. A little long term pain goes a long ways to make insurance see the value of your property. Good luck all around. Al __________________ 1971 GMC 2500 4x4 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 1/2 t 4x4-#1 son's truck. Recently completed resto. 4 YO daughter," Daddy, I like your truck better than Mom's." (2000 F350-ranch truck) Smart kid!!

05-05-2006, 11:43 PM	#25
bskylerj Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SPOKANE, WASHINGTON Posts: 1,001	Re: Another one bites the dust (truck is totalled) Taht sucks. Sorry to hear about that. It is always the idiots not paying attention. That is why I sold my street bike. The back and neck pains may even help get the new project under way sooner.

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