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teeitup · 10-25-2007, 11:46 PM

WOW, wishing you a speedy recovery, very sad for you, David's family, everyone involved. Wish you the best!!!

KP1972 · 10-25-2007, 11:48 PM

Count your blessings everyday from now on. It is a miracle you are OK. It is tragic what happened to the other guy, and I hate to see your truck in such a mess. Must say something about the integrity of the 69 with no modern day crumple zone or air bags. Take care and heal up soon!

**70cst** · 10-25-2007, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 70C10Toejam

some other POS American car.

Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...if my memory serves me correctly our trucks are AMERCAN BUILT. I didn't realize we all drove *** American trucks. . 70C10Toejam...I think you need a hyperbole chill pill.

Longhorn321 · 10-26-2007, 12:04 AM

I gotta say....WOW! berencam, I am sooooo glad you are still here to share your story with us. I also gotta say I disagree with 70C10ToeJam, I think just the sheer weight of the truck helped to save berencam's life. He said that the Sable bounced and the truck stayed still. Could be that airbags and such on a newer vehicle may have lessend the injuries....The part I agree with 70C10ToeJam on is that what's important is that "A DRUNK DRIVER HIT SOMEONE, KILLED HIMSELF AND INJURED ANOTHER PERSON". I also agree with those who said somebody upstairs put that truck in the way for a reason....Sorry about the truck dude, but EVERYTHING happens for a reason. Heal quick. Dwayne

xshadow · 10-26-2007, 12:07 AM

70c10toejam....stop....it might hurt when berencam laughs
lol

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Originally Posted by 70C10Toejam

not trying to hijack this thread, but do any of the people who made comments about how it's a good thing he wasn't driving a "honda or toyota" or other import REALLY think it would have been safer in a Cavalier, a Lumina an Escort or a Taurus. or some other POS American car. ALL NEW CARS HAVE THIN SHEET METAL. woulldn't have made a damn bit of difference.

A DRUNK DRIVER HIT SOMEONE, KILLED HIMSELF AND INJURED ANOTHER PERSON. WHAT EACH PERSON WAS DRIVING REALLY DOESN'T MATTER.

Bashing a Japanese car won't change anything, except prove your own ignorance. Don't like Jap. cars...GET THE BIG THREE TO BUILD SOMETHING WORTH A S%*T!!!!!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by 70cst

Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...if my memory serves me correctly our trucks are AMERCAN BUILT. I didn't realize we all drove *** American trucks. . 70C10Toejam...I think you need a hyperbole chill pill.

**70C10Toejam** · 10-26-2007, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn321

I also gotta say I disagree with 70C10ToeJam, I think just the sheer weight of the truck helped to save berencam's life. He said that the Sable bounced and the truck stayed still.

The part I agree with 70C10ToeJam on is that what's important is that "A DRUNK DRIVER HIT SOMEONE, KILLED HIMSELF AND INJURED ANOTHER PERSON". I also agree with those who said somebody upstairs put that truck in the way for a reason....Sorry about the truck dude, but EVERYTHING happens for a reason. Heal quick. Dwayne

Apparently Longhorn321 is the only one who read the whole post. My point is the constant barrage against Hondas, Toyotas etc as if an Escort, Cavalier, Lumina etc would have been safer. Obviously the big strong AMERICAN Sable wasn't able to stand up to OUR trucks.

70cst---show me an american car built in the last 25-30 years that is really worth a s*%t, where reliability is concerned. they are getting better, but still not worth my hard earned cash. and since you missed it, the comment was aimed at the many comments about hondas and toyotas (or any other import car) as being the other car, as if a small or medium AMERICAN car would have faired any better.

I long for the day that one of the "Big Three" can AND will build an engine that can run with the Toyota one in my Prizm.

If bigger is better, why doesn't everyone drive a Semi??????

texanidiot25 · 10-26-2007, 12:36 AM

Prism, quality...? Ill hold my laughs. But, Look at just about everything coming out of new GM before you let your toungue loose. Take a drive to a Cadi dealership, and check out the new CTS. Look at the fullsize SUVs capable of 20 mpg city with the new hybrids. GM not reliable? Your precious Toyota lost a few models from Consumer reports to below average ratings, while GM was bump in a few. Not to mention Buick tied Lexus in one other major reliability study.

But, at any rate, this is hardly the place to front about this, so, lets leave it at agreeing to disagree, eh?

chevy truck crazy · 10-26-2007, 12:47 AM

Thanks for the post man glad your ok my grandpa had about the same experience but he was in an early 50 chev and was safe i do body work and have seen some not look near as bad and didnt make it. old trucks rock hey if ya need another one i would love to help ya find one.

**70cst** · 10-26-2007, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 70C10Toejam

70cst---show me an american car built in the last 25-30 years that is really worth a s*%t, where reliability is concerned. they are getting better, but still not worth my hard earned cash. and since you missed it, the comment was aimed at the many comments about hondas and toyotas (or any other import car) as being the other car, as if a small or medium AMERICAN car would have faired any better.

Hey 70C10Toejam...you better read the most recent issue of Consumer Reports. Guess who dropped out of the top five for reliability and customer satisfaction. Can we say Toyota. And who do you think replaced Toyota? Also you got to lighten up...The cars in question in my opinion was directed at "small" in cars in general and yes you are right...no small car would have had a chance no matter the manufacturer. I find it interesting that a young man gets killed and another almost did and you complain about car bashing? I just don't get it.

krue · 10-26-2007, 12:59 AM

Alright guys enough of the thread and jaw jacking. This ain't the place for it. Start your own thread if you want to discuss anything besides berencam's situation.

MENUSK · 10-26-2007, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70C10Toejam

and since you missed it, the comment was aimed at the many comments about hondas and toyotas (or any other import car) as being the other car, as if a small or medium AMERICAN car would have faired any better.

I long for the day that one of the "Big Three" can AND will build an engine that can run with the Toyota one in my Prizm.

If bigger is better, why doesn't everyone drive a Semi??????

toejam i dont believe people were bashing imports it was just an example of a newer small car vs larger all metal steel truck. you can insert ford focus, chevy rio, ford edge into all the honda, toyota comments if it makes you feel better. the whole honda "bashing" was just being used as an example of a small car vs big truck nothing more nothing less. reliability wasnt the discussion, size was. and no we shouldnt all drive semi's dont take it out context again ..this accident was a chevy truck vs a sable i believe was the mentioned car...

berencam i hope you fully recover i wish there was a way i could helpto get you back on the road(maybe a $1dollar donation through paypal just by sheer numbers by board members that dollar would add up dont know how that would work though but if you figure it out my dollar is definitely there).normally i wouldnt offer but this wasnt your fault..you seem like a good kid i seen your previous thread when you just installed your engine. too bad you didnt enjoy it for too long....

**Ron 586** · 10-26-2007, 01:19 AM

Prayers go out for you and your family and the family of the young man that lost his life. I've never seen one of these old trucks damaged that bad. You're a blessed man.

earl87gta · 10-26-2007, 01:28 AM

The big man was watching out for you I am amazed you did not get hurt alot worse. My Prayers go out to you and your family.

swamp rat · 10-26-2007, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by berencam

well im ok, i was in a car wreck friday and i was hit by a drunk driver head on . my truck was totalled and i suffered a broken jaw and compound fracture to the left arm as well as fractures in the left portion of my skull and a chipped tooth. i shouldnt be alive. i did have my seatbelt on and was driving the speed limit. my thanks goes to the big man upstairs he deffenatley likes me and my truck. the driver of the other vehicle didnt fair so good. he was helivaced to springfeild where he died 2 days later. he was 21 and his name was david argo.

my phone number is 417 699 4378 if anyone wants any further details

>>i did have my seatbelt on <<< >>>A 2 point belt<<<

Glad your ok and if nothing else you have motivated some of us to take the step and buy some 3 point belts, there is no more putting it off for me I'm ordering some tommrow! Just think your posting this could possibly save somebody elses life later down the road, mabey even mine or my fiance!

God Speed to all who were affected by this unfortunant turn of events.

swamp rat · 10-26-2007, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 70C10Toejam

not trying to hijack this thread, but do any of the people who made comments about how it's a good thing he wasn't driving a "honda or toyota" or other import REALLY think it would have been safer in a Cavalier, a Lumina an Escort or a Taurus. or some other POS American car. ALL NEW CARS HAVE THIN SHEET METAL. woulldn't have made a damn bit of difference.

A DRUNK DRIVER HIT SOMEONE, KILLED HIMSELF AND INJURED ANOTHER PERSON. WHAT EACH PERSON WAS DRIVING REALLY DOESN'T MATTER.

Bashing a Japanese car won't change anything, except prove your own ignorance. Don't like Jap. cars...GET THE BIG THREE TO BUILD SOMETHING WORTH A S%*T!!!!!!!!!!!

While you may have a few good points on your post it really serves no purpose to this thread, I really don't think brand bashing was the intent of anybody who posted here.

I think if I woke up tommrow and came back in here and re-read a post like that that I had written I would delete it and then appoligise for throwing the thread off course, but hey thats just me, I look at the whole picture before I act. I think if I garnered feelings about a few statements made in somebody elses thread I would have started a different thread on the subject, its called forum etiquette.

68GMC454 · 10-26-2007, 05:53 AM

glad to hear you survived it..i could care less about the other guy he brought it on himself.... sure looks one of the barrier walls in front of government buildings jumped up in front of you..

RustyParts · 10-26-2007, 06:52 AM

Wishing you a speedy recovery and prayers for all involved.

70' GMC · 10-26-2007, 06:53 AM

Sorry to hear about it. I hope there is a way to fix it or use the good parts on another truck. I just hope you get to feeling better. I hit a pole at my job and the metal bent and there was a chunk of bondo the size of a baseball that came out. is the bed in good shape? is it an 8ft bed?

bobbo · 10-26-2007, 07:35 AM

Sorry to hear about the accident! Glad you're still with us. If you need absolutely anything, I'm right up the road in Springfield, please let me know...Prayers with you and your family and the other guys family. Get well real soon and take it easy.

wolfewerx · 10-26-2007, 08:14 AM

Your pictures are pretty sobering!! I woke up thinking about them a few times last night and for me thats pretty unusual. This sort of hits me on all fronts, from being a car guy, from losing a buddy and from being a parent of a 20 year old.
I hope you and your family are able to look back on this time as a hiccup in life and you all fully recover and continue on to enjoy a good life. I really empathis with the other family as I know the loss of a son, brother or friend never leaves you no matter how long ago.
Please know that you are lucky- I attend Insurance Auctions and see more than my share of writeoffs and know that it can take alot less damage then your truck absorbed to claim a life. Surviving that sort of puts you up there with Superman and Spiderman!
My prayers are with everyone involved- take care!!!

Stepside65 · 10-26-2007, 09:48 AM

Hope everything goes well with your recovery. I don't even want to know how fast the other guy had to be going to bash in the front end that bad. Takes a hell of a lotta force to so much a bend the horns on one of these trucks let alone crush em. Count your blessings and get well soon.

**70cst** · 10-26-2007, 09:51 AM

WOW berencam ... you are going to have to do a second thread to keep us informed on your progress. This has some very intersting comments...Geeeeee even some which had nothing to do with your accident. Hopefully each day you will start feeling better. I an curious how you insurance settles on a $$$ value on your truck. Keep us updated and I am sure you will get all the help required to get you back into one of our trucks.

bent · 10-26-2007, 10:43 AM

Glad to see that you are ok. Sorrry about the truck and i toatle agreewith 70CST on the lesson that needs to learned about driving drunk i lost a good friend and fiance back in november of 98 by some one that was tanked up. had the cops not been there it would hav been 2 charges of murder not just one. Hope that you and youre family recover quickly, sorry to see the truck was a complete loss

Hook'em · 10-26-2007, 10:56 AM

Glad to hear you are going to be OK.

Rdrdave · 10-26-2007, 11:54 AM

Prayers to you and a speedy recovery. This is a lesson learned, by my daughter. She's 8 and she asked what happened. I explained what you said. There isn't a better time to explain this and to show her the consequences and how many people get effected by drinking and driving. Take care and get well soon. Trucks are a dime a dozen, lives are priceless each.

10-25-2007, 11:46 PM	#126
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me WOW, wishing you a speedy recovery, very sad for you, David's family, everyone involved. Wish you the best!!! __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

10-25-2007, 11:48 PM	#127
KP1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mansfield Texas Posts: 645	Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me Count your blessings everyday from now on. It is a miracle you are OK. It is tragic what happened to the other guy, and I hate to see your truck in such a mess. Must say something about the integrity of the 69 with no modern day crumple zone or air bags. Take care and heal up soon! __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom/10 www.PictureTrail.com/KP1972 Metroplex Muscle Car Club www.PictureTrail.com/DreamCarArt

10-26-2007, 12:04 AM	#129
Longhorn321 Size Matters Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lyman, SC Posts: 9,189	Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me I gotta say....WOW! berencam, I am sooooo glad you are still here to share your story with us. I also gotta say I disagree with 70C10ToeJam, I think just the sheer weight of the truck helped to save berencam's life. He said that the Sable bounced and the truck stayed still. Could be that airbags and such on a newer vehicle may have lessend the injuries....The part I agree with 70C10ToeJam on is that what's important is that "A DRUNK DRIVER HIT SOMEONE, KILLED HIMSELF AND INJURED ANOTHER PERSON". I also agree with those who said somebody upstairs put that truck in the way for a reason....Sorry about the truck dude, but EVERYTHING happens for a reason. Heal quick. Dwayne __________________ "Reading the owners manual is only for quitters." Jason Harper, Bloomberg News. ...WOOOO HOOOO!!!!

10-26-2007, 12:36 AM	#132
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me Prism, quality...? Ill hold my laughs. But, Look at just about everything coming out of new GM before you let your toungue loose. Take a drive to a Cadi dealership, and check out the new CTS. Look at the fullsize SUVs capable of 20 mpg city with the new hybrids. GM not reliable? Your precious Toyota lost a few models from Consumer reports to below average ratings, while GM was bump in a few. Not to mention Buick tied Lexus in one other major reliability study. But, at any rate, this is hardly the place to front about this, so, lets leave it at agreeing to disagree, eh? Last edited by texanidiot25; 10-26-2007 at 12:37 AM.

10-26-2007, 12:47 AM	#133
chevy truck crazy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boise Id Posts: 100	Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me Thanks for the post man glad your ok my grandpa had about the same experience but he was in an early 50 chev and was safe i do body work and have seen some not look near as bad and didnt make it. old trucks rock hey if ya need another one i would love to help ya find one.

10-26-2007, 12:59 AM	#135
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me Alright guys enough of the thread and jaw jacking. This ain't the place for it. Start your own thread if you want to discuss anything besides berencam's situation. __________________ "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" Last edited by krue; 10-26-2007 at 01:00 AM.

10-26-2007, 01:19 AM	#137
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me Prayers go out for you and your family and the family of the young man that lost his life. I've never seen one of these old trucks damaged that bad. You're a blessed man. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

10-26-2007, 01:28 AM	#138
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me The big man was watching out for you I am amazed you did not get hurt alot worse. My Prayers go out to you and your family. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

10-26-2007, 05:53 AM	#141
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me glad to hear you survived it..i could care less about the other guy he brought it on himself.... sure looks one of the barrier walls in front of government buildings jumped up in front of you.. __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

10-26-2007, 06:52 AM	#142
RustyParts Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wyman, Kentucky Posts: 403	Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me Wishing you a speedy recovery and prayers for all involved. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy, 4WD, 454 CI, 350 Turbo, 4" lift, 35" tires The math teacher said my son "Bubba" could be a mathmatical genius. cause he's got 13 fingers!

10-26-2007, 06:53 AM	#143
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me Sorry to hear about it. I hope there is a way to fix it or use the good parts on another truck. I just hope you get to feeling better. I hit a pole at my job and the metal bent and there was a chunk of bondo the size of a baseball that came out. is the bed in good shape? is it an 8ft bed? __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible! Last edited by 70' GMC; 10-26-2007 at 06:54 AM.

10-26-2007, 07:35 AM	#144
bobbo Droppin' It Like It's Hot! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Battlefield, Missouri Posts: 2,934	Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me Sorry to hear about the accident! Glad you're still with us. If you need absolutely anything, I'm right up the road in Springfield, please let me know...Prayers with you and your family and the other guys family. Get well real soon and take it easy. __________________ Robert Life Member RIP CAROL JANICE HARTMAN. BELOVED MOTHER. 01/04/53 - 03/05/09 1969 1500 Norwood, MO 2007 Big Sandy, TN 2008 Had nothing to do with the forklift! Kirkwood, MO (Midwest Meet 2009) Midwest All Truck Nationals, KCMO - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2012 - 2014 SUPPORT THE SITE HERE!

10-26-2007, 08:14 AM	#145
wolfewerx Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: waterloo ontario Posts: 19	Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me Your pictures are pretty sobering!! I woke up thinking about them a few times last night and for me thats pretty unusual. This sort of hits me on all fronts, from being a car guy, from losing a buddy and from being a parent of a 20 year old. I hope you and your family are able to look back on this time as a hiccup in life and you all fully recover and continue on to enjoy a good life. I really empathis with the other family as I know the loss of a son, brother or friend never leaves you no matter how long ago. Please know that you are lucky- I attend Insurance Auctions and see more than my share of writeoffs and know that it can take alot less damage then your truck absorbed to claim a life. Surviving that sort of puts you up there with Superman and Spiderman! My prayers are with everyone involved- take care!!!

10-26-2007, 09:48 AM	#146
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me Hope everything goes well with your recovery. I don't even want to know how fast the other guy had to be going to bash in the front end that bad. Takes a hell of a lotta force to so much a bend the horns on one of these trucks let alone crush em. Count your blessings and get well soon. __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor

10-26-2007, 09:51 AM	#147
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me WOW berencam ... you are going to have to do a second thread to keep us informed on your progress. This has some very intersting comments...Geeeeee even some which had nothing to do with your accident. Hopefully each day you will start feeling better. I an curious how you insurance settles on a $$$ value on your truck. Keep us updated and I am sure you will get all the help required to get you back into one of our trucks. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!



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10-26-2007, 10:43 AM	#148
bent The master of disaster Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Warsaw Texas Posts: 249	Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me Glad to see that you are ok. Sorrry about the truck and i toatle agreewith 70CST on the lesson that needs to learned about driving drunk i lost a good friend and fiance back in november of 98 by some one that was tanked up. had the cops not been there it would hav been 2 charges of murder not just one. Hope that you and youre family recover quickly, sorry to see the truck was a complete loss

10-26-2007, 10:56 AM	#149
Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 854	Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me Glad to hear you are going to be OK. __________________ Hook'em

10-26-2007, 11:54 AM	#150
Rdrdave Broke and still trying Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 562	Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me Prayers to you and a speedy recovery. This is a lesson learned, by my daughter. She's 8 and she asked what happened. I explained what you said. There isn't a better time to explain this and to show her the consequences and how many people get effected by drinking and driving. Take care and get well soon. Trucks are a dime a dozen, lives are priceless each.

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