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Flint70step · 06-09-2012, 07:29 PM

I over heard my Boss saying he was gonna work on Saturday so I volunteered to come in and make some extra cash.My boss and I went to lunch and on the way back we were going to get ice and water.We were on the inside lane and
traffic was backed up on the outer lane.The person stopped in the outer lane waved another driver from the parking lot on thru right into me.I didn't even have time to hit the brakes.

I got out and was screaming the F-bomb as I walked around my mangled beauty.I cried a little bit too.I badly wanted to choke the young woman who just smashed my pride-n-joy but I kept my calm and handled it well imo.The damage is almost identical to what happened to Heavy Eavy's Burb as was our Burbs.The frame is bent and torn so I will need another frame for sure.I'll need another front clip,radiator,fan.heater core/ac assembly,bumper and brackets.

My son loves this truck as much if not more than I do.Getting her back on the road is a must.I'm not gonna give up on her.Any help I can get with parts and help will be genuinely appreciated.I am a carpenter and work very hard for a living and cash is always tight.

I do need help getting a solid number on the value of my Burb r when the adjuster comes to have a look and low ball me.I dont want to get raked over the coals so any help in that area will be genuinely appreciated as well.Thanks Y'all,be good

Here's the damage done..................

**lolife99** · 06-09-2012, 08:28 PM

Wow that sucks.
Sorry to hear it.
I feel sick just looking at the pics.
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shawno72 · 06-09-2012, 08:46 PM

Man my heart just sank. Glad you are alright.
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jjzepplin · 06-09-2012, 08:47 PM

Sorry to see the damage. Dangit why are people doing this to our vehicles! Guy told me he didn't see me. REALLY ... it was 9 foot tall , orange, had 36" tires and dual flowmasters. If you did not see me you shoulda heard me !!! Look it up on NADA website. should still be there. They let me keep my Blazer (72) and gave me $3500. They are not supposed to give you less than low blue-book. Negotiate! And remember it's YOUR truck not theirs!

mud.man.rj · 06-09-2012, 08:57 PM

Wow I am a little sad when i saw the pic's, at least the damage is to the front and doesn't seem to go into the door, still always more than one thinks, get it fixed again it is a cool sub. Still way better than anything new.

*project 67 sub* · 06-09-2012, 09:15 PM

i think i would have probably killed the sorry s.o.b. that waved the car on into you and then.........
but anyways sorry to see this happened to you and the burb but glad you guys are ok and that your gonna get it all fixed up
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Mr Pops · 06-09-2012, 10:11 PM

This is like watching Old Yeller except knowing it's a true story making it worse!!! Sorry bout your luck.

I loved that Burb, be sweet if you brought it back to life.

Heavy Evy · 06-10-2012, 01:17 AM

Oh man not yours too!?

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budnikguy · 06-10-2012, 10:54 AM

Sorry to hear and see about your incident...but hopefully the insurance will treat you right. If you were closer I could assist you in most, if not all of your parts needs.. Good luck on the re-build!

Malamute · 06-10-2012, 11:12 AM

That is beyond horrible! Sorry to see/hear this.

Flint70step · 06-10-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by budnikguy

Sorry to hear and see about your incident...but hopefully the insurance will treat you right. If you were closer I could assist you in most, if not all of your parts needs.. Good luck on the re-build!

Thanks y'all for the kind words and taking the time to post.After I buy it back from being totaled ( I think they will total it) I'm going tear into the rebuild and get it back on the road asap.Y'all be careful out there

sameyrasmea72 · 06-10-2012, 11:22 AM

How bad is the frame bent? I would think that if you had the front clip off the frame could probably be fixed. It would thinkd that would be easier than taking the body off and finding a new frame. If I take one down to the bare frame I always end up doing a complete restoration.

67swb72klb · 06-10-2012, 11:24 AM

too bad on the accident lucky you are ok hope u get it back together soon
thats a really nice sub

VA72C10 · 06-10-2012, 11:26 AM

The loss of the patina is the worst part. Hope you will find a front clip to match!
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black_sheep454 · 06-10-2012, 11:54 AM

That really sucks, plus the insult to injury by ruining the patina, but it could have been worse.
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**jocko** · 06-10-2012, 12:06 PM

glad you and ur boss are ok. But it really, really sucks about the truck. Sorry to hear. I would be cautious, as you sound already, because "HER" ins company may be inclined to total it. It's worth more to folks like us, but they'll go by bluebook and cost to repair. I'm guess the latter far exceeds the former, even though we all know this truck is worth more. Might need to have your insurance company help be an advocate for your case if you feel you're getting hosed. Hopefully this works out, please keep us posted and I wish you the best. Exact same thing happened to me in a 57 Bel Air many years ago and I wanted to cry. Ok, I did cry.

yuccales · 06-10-2012, 12:08 PM

Thats a bummer! Glad your ok. Sure hope it all works out with the insurance companies.

big_al_71 · 06-10-2012, 12:10 PM

sucks about the truck and on top of it not being your fault i am guessing...Glad you guys are Ok these trucks are a piece of cake to fix.

dhaymaker · 06-10-2012, 12:25 PM

It's always good when you see/hear the words "we're okay" and I'm glad you and the boss weren't hurt. It's always sad when you have to wrestle with insurance (and other people and agencies) not likely to assign the same significance to the value of these old trucks. Hopefully, you'll get everything worked out. Good luck!!

Lee H · 06-10-2012, 12:40 PM

This is going to be a though fight. They are going to try to total it. Start by collecting all your receipts showing what you have in it. Start researching sales and values for like trucks. Do you have collision? If yes your insurance may be able to help.

Flint70step · 06-10-2012, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

How bad is the frame bent? I would think that if you had the front clip off the frame could probably be fixed. It would thinkd that would be easier than taking the body off and finding a new frame. If I take one down to the bare frame I always end up doing a complete restoration.

The frame is bent pretty badly and torn a bit.I think another frame is in order.

It looks like the door got buckled a little bit at the hinges and now sags but closes still.I hope it didn't get to the A-pillar.My boss' elbow put nice dent on the inside of the door just above the arm rest.He is a big guy.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 06-10-2012, 02:59 PM

I'm sorry that happened, glad to hear yall are OK. That was a really cool truck, had some awesome patina on it.

VWBeamer · 06-10-2012, 03:04 PM

They are going to low ball you. Best tatic IMHO is to tell them to find you a replacemnt truck.

I know that's not what you want, but it's going to be really hard to get them to repair it, and they will low ball you on the value, so really your only option is to insist that they find you a truck of the same year in equal shape.

If they can't, then they may come back and offer you more cash to go away.

Remember, you do not have to settle!!! If they start giving you crap, go to small claims and serve papers on the person that hit you, that will get them on the phone with there insurance also, now you got twice the pressure on the agent to settle the claim.

Flint70step · 06-10-2012, 03:15 PM

I'm not going to let them low ball me.I want to be driving my baby like it never happened.I will get an attorney if necessary.I've seen quite a few posts on the site where people with our trucks have multiple issues with getting their moneys worth after a collision.I was definitely not at fault and the acting officer said she will most definitely be at fault in the accident report.At least I have that in my favor.In all the confusion I messed up by not getting a list of names of the witnesses.I'm kicking myself for that as I'm typing.I hope this all pans out.I'm not giving in

Melnickta · 06-10-2012, 03:52 PM

I would recommend getting an attorney. I do a lot of property damage cases in south carolina. If you were in sc, You should get the cost to repair the truck (unless the cost to repair is over 75% of the value of the truck, in which case it is "totaled" and you are the entitled to get that money less any salvage value and keep your vehicle). You should also get loss of use (cost to rent a vehicle of comprable style per day) and any depreciation (called diminution in value or "d.i.v." In insurance lingo) if the truck isnt totaled.

Insurance companies HATE paying anywhere near real depreciation for any car and that's where the fight will come up.

I don't know what texas law is for property damage, but remember this... Insurance companies dont make money by paying it out. No matter how nice they sound on the phone, they are out to pay you the least amount of money possible.

Just my 2 cents....
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06-09-2012, 07:29 PM	#1
Flint70step Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lake Travis,Texas Posts: 586	Took a big hit today......but Patina Azul will survive I over heard my Boss saying he was gonna work on Saturday so I volunteered to come in and make some extra cash.My boss and I went to lunch and on the way back we were going to get ice and water.We were on the inside lane and traffic was backed up on the outer lane.The person stopped in the outer lane waved another driver from the parking lot on thru right into me.I didn't even have time to hit the brakes. I got out and was screaming the F-bomb as I walked around my mangled beauty.I cried a little bit too.I badly wanted to choke the young woman who just smashed my pride-n-joy but I kept my calm and handled it well imo.The damage is almost identical to what happened to Heavy Eavy's Burb as was our Burbs.The frame is bent and torn so I will need another frame for sure.I'll need another front clip,radiator,fan.heater core/ac assembly,bumper and brackets. My son loves this truck as much if not more than I do.Getting her back on the road is a must.I'm not gonna give up on her.Any help I can get with parts and help will be genuinely appreciated.I am a carpenter and work very hard for a living and cash is always tight. I do need help getting a solid number on the value of my Burb r when the adjuster comes to have a look and low ball me.I dont want to get raked over the coals so any help in that area will be genuinely appreciated as well.Thanks Y'all,be good Here's the damage done.................. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super LWB 350/350 Factory A/C Tilt/Posi White/Med Red/White(on the way) 72 Custom Deluxe Burb(Arizona truck)Nice interior Great patina Project Patina Azul http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467668

06-09-2012, 08:28 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: Took a big hit today......but Patina Azul will survive Wow that sucks. Sorry to hear it. I feel sick just looking at the pics. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

06-09-2012, 08:46 PM	#3
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Took a big hit today......but Patina Azul will survive Man my heart just sank. Glad you are alright. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

06-09-2012, 08:47 PM	#4
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,546	Re: Took a big hit today......but Patina Azul will survive Sorry to see the damage. Dangit why are people doing this to our vehicles! Guy told me he didn't see me. REALLY ... it was 9 foot tall , orange, had 36" tires and dual flowmasters. If you did not see me you shoulda heard me !!! Look it up on NADA website. should still be there. They let me keep my Blazer (72) and gave me $3500. They are not supposed to give you less than low blue-book. Negotiate! And remember it's YOUR truck not theirs! __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

06-09-2012, 08:57 PM	#5
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Took a big hit today......but Patina Azul will survive Wow I am a little sad when i saw the pic's, at least the damage is to the front and doesn't seem to go into the door, still always more than one thinks, get it fixed again it is a cool sub. Still way better than anything new.

06-09-2012, 09:15 PM	#6
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: Took a big hit today......but Patina Azul will survive i think i would have probably killed the sorry s.o.b. that waved the car on into you and then......... but anyways sorry to see this happened to you and the burb but glad you guys are ok and that your gonna get it all fixed up Posted via Mobile Device

06-09-2012, 10:11 PM	#7
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: Took a big hit today......but Patina Azul will survive This is like watching Old Yeller except knowing it's a true story making it worse!!! Sorry bout your luck. I loved that Burb, be sweet if you brought it back to life. __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

06-10-2012, 01:17 AM	#8
Heavy Evy born to lose Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 842	Re: Took a big hit today......but Patina Azul will survive Oh man not yours too!? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ _____________________ '67 Chevy Belair Wagon 283 Powerglide '68 Chevy II Nova 2 door 350 TH400 Sold!! '71 Chevy C20 350 TH350 '71 Chevy C10 Burb 350 TH350 stolen totalled gone.... Burb Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475155 Nova Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498979 Wagon Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543052 Not giving a truck.

06-10-2012, 10:54 AM	#9
budnikguy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,316	Re: Took a big hit today......but Patina Azul will survive Sorry to hear and see about your incident...but hopefully the insurance will treat you right. If you were closer I could assist you in most, if not all of your parts needs.. Good luck on the re-build!

06-10-2012, 11:12 AM	#10
Malamute Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 756	Re: Don't let this happen to you That is beyond horrible! Sorry to see/hear this.

06-10-2012, 11:22 AM	#12
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: Took a big hit today......but Patina Azul will survive How bad is the frame bent? I would think that if you had the front clip off the frame could probably be fixed. It would thinkd that would be easier than taking the body off and finding a new frame. If I take one down to the bare frame I always end up doing a complete restoration. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

06-10-2012, 11:24 AM	#13
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,449	Re: Took a big hit today......but Patina Azul will survive too bad on the accident lucky you are ok hope u get it back together soon thats a really nice sub __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

06-10-2012, 11:26 AM	#14
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Took a big hit today......but Patina Azul will survive The loss of the patina is the worst part. Hope you will find a front clip to match! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-10-2012, 11:54 AM	#15
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: Don't let this happen to you That really sucks, plus the insult to injury by ruining the patina, but it could have been worse. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

06-10-2012, 12:06 PM	#16
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,934	Re: Don't let this happen to you glad you and ur boss are ok. But it really, really sucks about the truck. Sorry to hear. I would be cautious, as you sound already, because "HER" ins company may be inclined to total it. It's worth more to folks like us, but they'll go by bluebook and cost to repair. I'm guess the latter far exceeds the former, even though we all know this truck is worth more. Might need to have your insurance company help be an advocate for your case if you feel you're getting hosed. Hopefully this works out, please keep us posted and I wish you the best. Exact same thing happened to me in a 57 Bel Air many years ago and I wanted to cry. Ok, I did cry.



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06-10-2012, 12:08 PM	#17
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,589	Re: Don't let this happen to you Thats a bummer! Glad your ok. Sure hope it all works out with the insurance companies.

06-10-2012, 12:10 PM	#18
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Don't let this happen to you sucks about the truck and on top of it not being your fault i am guessing...Glad you guys are Ok these trucks are a piece of cake to fix. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

06-10-2012, 12:25 PM	#19
dhaymaker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Peyton, CO Posts: 448	Re: Don't let this happen to you It's always good when you see/hear the words "we're okay" and I'm glad you and the boss weren't hurt. It's always sad when you have to wrestle with insurance (and other people and agencies) not likely to assign the same significance to the value of these old trucks. Hopefully, you'll get everything worked out. Good luck!! __________________ don "The DRBMan" 2014 Audi A4 (The Wife's Daily Driver) 2017 HD Ultra (The Cruiser) 2003 HD Fatboy (The Ride) 2001 Chevy Suburban (Another back up!!) For the first time in forever, not a single 67-72 Chevy truck, Blazer, or Suburban on the property! Basically retired and getting the new Motorhome ready for some traveling. Doing a bit of work on the house getting it ready to sell! LOL!!

06-10-2012, 12:40 PM	#20
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,139	Re: Don't let this happen to you This is going to be a though fight. They are going to try to total it. Start by collecting all your receipts showing what you have in it. Start researching sales and values for like trucks. Do you have collision? If yes your insurance may be able to help. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

06-10-2012, 02:59 PM	#22
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: Don't let this happen to you I'm sorry that happened, glad to hear yall are OK. That was a really cool truck, had some awesome patina on it. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

06-10-2012, 03:04 PM	#23
VWBeamer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: GA Posts: 281	Re: Don't let this happen to you They are going to low ball you. Best tatic IMHO is to tell them to find you a replacemnt truck. I know that's not what you want, but it's going to be really hard to get them to repair it, and they will low ball you on the value, so really your only option is to insist that they find you a truck of the same year in equal shape. If they can't, then they may come back and offer you more cash to go away. Remember, you do not have to settle!!! If they start giving you crap, go to small claims and serve papers on the person that hit you, that will get them on the phone with there insurance also, now you got twice the pressure on the agent to settle the claim.

06-10-2012, 03:15 PM	#24
Flint70step Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lake Travis,Texas Posts: 586	Re: Don't let this happen to you I'm not going to let them low ball me.I want to be driving my baby like it never happened.I will get an attorney if necessary.I've seen quite a few posts on the site where people with our trucks have multiple issues with getting their moneys worth after a collision.I was definitely not at fault and the acting officer said she will most definitely be at fault in the accident report.At least I have that in my favor.In all the confusion I messed up by not getting a list of names of the witnesses.I'm kicking myself for that as I'm typing.I hope this all pans out.I'm not giving in __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super LWB 350/350 Factory A/C Tilt/Posi White/Med Red/White(on the way) 72 Custom Deluxe Burb(Arizona truck)Nice interior Great patina Project Patina Azul http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467668

06-10-2012, 03:52 PM	#25
Melnickta Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bluffton, SC Posts: 59	Re: Don't let this happen to you I would recommend getting an attorney. I do a lot of property damage cases in south carolina. If you were in sc, You should get the cost to repair the truck (unless the cost to repair is over 75% of the value of the truck, in which case it is "totaled" and you are the entitled to get that money less any salvage value and keep your vehicle). You should also get loss of use (cost to rent a vehicle of comprable style per day) and any depreciation (called diminution in value or "d.i.v." In insurance lingo) if the truck isnt totaled. Insurance companies HATE paying anywhere near real depreciation for any car and that's where the fight will come up. I don't know what texas law is for property damage, but remember this... Insurance companies dont make money by paying it out. No matter how nice they sound on the phone, they are out to pay you the least amount of money possible. Just my 2 cents.... Posted via Mobile Device

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