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chev74 · 05-29-2008, 07:40 AM

Then your world gets flipped upside-down (pun intended)

This was me on the way to work- or part of the way there

Hit a curve in the rain, hit a driveway, got some air, wanted a closer look at the ditch... and got it.

hessian18 · 05-29-2008, 07:42 AM

Its upside down

Well glad your OK...Ole blacky doesnt appreciate that parking job does she ??

Whats the damage report ??

84 400 · 05-29-2008, 07:43 AM

ohh no. I hope your okay! Trucks can be replaced .......... Sorry to hear about it
Ian T

chev74 · 05-29-2008, 09:34 AM

Im fine, just a raspberry on my shoulder and a sore body. Damage reprt is unknown currently. Too rainy to check it out.

I know the whole pass side is pretty screwed. Only busted glass is the windshield.

Hood- MUSHED
Pass fender, front and rear - MUSHED
Pass door - MUSHED
Top of cab - BUMPY
Driver door - wont open
Interior - Post hurricane-ish
Suspension - unknown
Engine and drvietrain - unknown

**old Rusty C10** · 05-29-2008, 03:06 PM

trucks can be replaced you cant besides now it gives you something to work on lol

wicked_sky_gazer · 05-29-2008, 03:17 PM

WOW sorry to hear that man, glad you are ok though... this would be a good time to chop the top..

72BlckButy · 05-29-2008, 03:21 PM

First off, glad to hear that you made it out okay. Secondly, the truck can be repaired. It could have been much much worse.

Good luck with the rebuild!

babyJay · 05-29-2008, 04:12 PM

Glad you're OK. Gather the report and maybe put her back together again! Did you have any collision insurance on it?

sjarrett71 · 05-29-2008, 04:46 PM

I'm glad you came out of ok! Looks BAD!!! Rollovers are never fun and usually don't turn out good for the occupants. Could you post some before and after pics?

spudz · 05-29-2008, 04:46 PM

Glad your ok!!! And the ol truck looks fixable.. I just don't have the heart to scrap em after I bust em up...

seanconnery · 05-29-2008, 04:55 PM

Ditto on you being OK. That's the most important part. Now on to the truck: now you can fabricate that sheetmetal aluminum diamondplate bed for it and that custom rear 4 link for serious wheelin'!

Offhandedly, your avatar says your from Tyler Texas. Have you ever seen that guy on the speed channel show "Pass Time" named Kenneth Herring? He owns some joint called "Texas Chassisworks" in Tyler? Just askin'

454HO · 05-29-2008, 05:27 PM

Yeah, right... we know you were just trying to show off the side pipes.

Seriously, glad you are okay. Now may be the right time to replace it with that 4x4 you always wanted.... and make sure it has a roll bar on it.

jchav62 · 05-29-2008, 05:38 PM

That's pretty scary looking! I'm glad you're okay...

**N2TRUX** · 05-29-2008, 05:50 PM

Now that we know your fine I have to ask, "how much air" did you get?

Pyrotechnic · 05-29-2008, 06:06 PM

Good thing that you're ok. As much as I love 73-87's, they are still just hunks of metal, and can be replaced. It's a good truck to like because they made them for 14 years.

FlatBrokeRacing · 05-29-2008, 06:46 PM

Glad to know you are OK !!!

Next time, try to keep the rubber side down.

gchemist · 05-29-2008, 06:59 PM

There are better ways to clean the underside!!

Glad your okay. Trucks are like tanks but you must keep them planted to the road.

chev74 · 05-29-2008, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babyJay

Glad you're OK. Gather the report and maybe put her back together again! Did you have any collision insurance on it?

no collision insurance. only liability.

chev74 · 05-29-2008, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjarrett71

I'm glad you came out of ok! Looks BAD!!! Rollovers are never fun and usually don't turn out good for the occupants. Could you post some before and after pics?

Before and after as requested....

chev74 · 05-29-2008, 07:37 PM

some more

chev74 · 05-29-2008, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seanconnery

Ditto on you being OK. That's the most important part. Now on to the truck: now you can fabricate that sheetmetal aluminum diamondplate bed for it and that custom rear 4 link for serious wheelin'!

Offhandedly, your avatar says your from Tyler Texas. Have you ever seen that guy on the speed channel show "Pass Time" named Kenneth Herring? He owns some joint called "Texas Chassisworks" in Tyler? Just askin'

heard of the place, does he give out free vehicles? i just fell into the 'need' category

chev74 · 05-29-2008, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Now that we know your fine I have to ask, "how much air" did you get?

Well the driveway that i ramped over was clean of any tires marks, so i flew completely over that. I would say at least 3 feet, maybe four

84 400 · 05-29-2008, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 454HO

Yeah, right... we know you were just trying to show off the side pipes.

Seriously, glad you are okay. Now may be the right time to replace it with that 4x4 you always wanted.... and make sure it has a roll bar on it.

Thats what i was thinking

mhicks · 05-29-2008, 08:00 PM

Roof looks pretty rough but I think the rest of it wouldn't be too bad. The sheet metal is cheap. Glad you're okay. Do you think it messed up any of the suspension? Have you tried to start it yet?

71swb4x4 · 05-29-2008, 08:24 PM

It must have been a heck of a ride to have ripped your shirt right off!

05-29-2008, 07:40 AM	#1
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Don't you love it when your day starts out wonderfully.... Then your world gets flipped upside-down (pun intended) This was me on the way to work- or part of the way there Hit a curve in the rain, hit a driveway, got some air, wanted a closer look at the ditch... and got it. Attached Images

05-29-2008, 07:42 AM	#2
hessian18 Gen III Power Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hesperia CA Posts: 318	Re: Don't you love it when your day starts out wonderfully.... Its upside down Well glad your OK...Ole blacky doesnt appreciate that parking job does she ?? Whats the damage report ?? __________________ ---Bob--- '81 Long Box. 2005 5.3l Vortec and 2005 4L80e coming soon...

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84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: Don't you love it when your day starts out wonderfully.... ohh no. I hope your okay! Trucks can be replaced .......... Sorry to hear about it Ian T __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

05-29-2008, 09:34 AM	#4
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: Don't you love it when your day starts out wonderfully.... Im fine, just a raspberry on my shoulder and a sore body. Damage reprt is unknown currently. Too rainy to check it out. I know the whole pass side is pretty screwed. Only busted glass is the windshield. Hood- MUSHED Pass fender, front and rear - MUSHED Pass door - MUSHED Top of cab - BUMPY Driver door - wont open Interior - Post hurricane-ish Suspension - unknown Engine and drvietrain - unknown

05-29-2008, 03:06 PM	#5
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wicked_sky_gazer Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: owasso oklahoma Posts: 160	Re: Don't you love it when your day starts out wonderfully.... WOW sorry to hear that man, glad you are ok though... this would be a good time to chop the top.. __________________ '81 c10 sw 355cid roller motor 350turbo with stage two shift kit, poor rear end gearing, not sure peg speed... speedo is mia.. project is temporarily on pause again... Thankyou wonderfull economy.. check it out Im not to worried i have an uncaning ability to save myself from some weeeiiirrd crap East Ok meet East Ok date Tony

05-29-2008, 03:21 PM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Don't you love it when your day starts out wonderfully.... First off, glad to hear that you made it out okay. Secondly, the truck can be repaired. It could have been much much worse. Good luck with the rebuild! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-29-2008, 04:12 PM	#8
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Don't you love it when your day starts out wonderfully.... Glad you're OK. Gather the report and maybe put her back together again! Did you have any collision insurance on it? __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

05-29-2008, 04:46 PM	#9
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Don't you love it when your day starts out wonderfully.... I'm glad you came out of ok! Looks BAD!!! Rollovers are never fun and usually don't turn out good for the occupants. Could you post some before and after pics? __________________ -Scott-

05-29-2008, 04:46 PM	#10
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Don't you love it when your day starts out wonderfully.... Glad your ok!!! And the ol truck looks fixable.. I just don't have the heart to scrap em after I bust em up... __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

05-29-2008, 04:55 PM	#11
seanconnery Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Towson, MD Posts: 197	Re: Don't you love it when your day starts out wonderfully.... Ditto on you being OK. That's the most important part. Now on to the truck: now you can fabricate that sheetmetal aluminum diamondplate bed for it and that custom rear 4 link for serious wheelin'! Offhandedly, your avatar says your from Tyler Texas. Have you ever seen that guy on the speed channel show "Pass Time" named Kenneth Herring? He owns some joint called "Texas Chassisworks" in Tyler? Just askin' __________________ G to the M to the C......fool! RIP Jerry Reed "The Snowman"

05-29-2008, 05:27 PM	#12
454HO Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,224	Re: Don't you love it when your day starts out wonderfully.... Yeah, right... we know you were just trying to show off the side pipes. Seriously, glad you are okay. Now may be the right time to replace it with that 4x4 you always wanted.... and make sure it has a roll bar on it. __________________ - Greg

05-29-2008, 05:38 PM	#13
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05-29-2008, 05:50 PM	#14
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Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Don't you love it when your day starts out wonderfully.... Good thing that you're ok. As much as I love 73-87's, they are still just hunks of metal, and can be replaced. It's a good truck to like because they made them for 14 years. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande



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chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: Don't you love it when your day starts out wonderfully.... some more Attached Images Last edited by chev74; 05-29-2008 at 07:39 PM.

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mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	Re: Don't you love it when your day starts out wonderfully.... Roof looks pretty rough but I think the rest of it wouldn't be too bad. The sheet metal is cheap. Glad you're okay. Do you think it messed up any of the suspension? Have you tried to start it yet?

05-29-2008, 08:24 PM	#25
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