Ahhh I almost rolled my Burb last night! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

coolbus4us · 01-19-2010, 01:34 PM

So there I was right......

Coming back from a late night store run and I hear a noise like I had a flat i slow down to pull over and BAM!!!

My driver front wheel comes off and my truck ramps up it about 4 feet into the air and onto two wheel stunt man status. It comes back down with a HUGE thud and lots of sparks! It hit so hard the carb primaries got stuck wide open and I proceed to haul a$$ for about 20 feet before I shut her down and manage to pull into a bus stop zone on the side of the road.

I got out on the passenger side as my driver door was jammed and assessed the damage and took off looking for my wheel and brake drum. Found em in the middle of an intersection and went back to my baby

. I was pretty pissed, bummed, pumped, and scared all at the same time. I called my wife and told her what happened....I was only about 2 miles from home so her friend came and dropped off my jack and some tools. We tried to get a tow truck but got no damn answer(this little ass city sucks). Soooo I decided I was going to put her back together and see what happens.
I had a spare pack of lug nuts and put the drum and wheel back on. Looked pertty straight and spun good, so I decided to limp her home. Made it just fine and went in to have a few stiff drinks and sleep it off.

Now I am pretty sure I interrupted some meth heads trying to steal my wheels or some crap on the way out of Safeway. I say this because when I went in they were parked right in front in a pickup and as i walked in I saw them checkin out my burb. I didn't think anything of it cause I lock my doors and disable the ignition every time I stop, and lots of people check it out all the time anyhow.

Sorry so long winded but it was pretty damned exciting. lol.

Here are some pics of the carnage.

coolbus4us · 01-19-2010, 01:39 PM

The good part about this is since I ground off most of my lower control arm im going to go ahead and order a drop member and finish my bag/notch install. Ohhh and long ass studs with all locking lug nuts!!
Looks like the hard part is going to be getting the door lined up again, as I need to cut that cab corner off and weld in a replacement.

LONGSWHEEL · 01-19-2010, 01:43 PM

Wow that sucks. But now you get to put the bags in.

robb67 · 01-19-2010, 05:48 PM

Glad you're alright coolbus. That is a crazy tale....it sure caused a great deal of damage. Thanks for sharing the story and I totally get the part about people always checking out the ride so it didn't alert you, I would have been the same but not now after reading your story. Good luck with the repairs. Wish I was closer and I could offer you a hand or go for a cruise and find those dirt bags.

19723DR · 01-19-2010, 07:42 PM

That sucks! I'm glad you're OK, sorry about the truck.

Hottrucks · 01-19-2010, 08:22 PM

ok sorry about the bad luck..but I have to ask??

what do you have in that thing for carpet!!!!

**Hart_Rod** · 01-19-2010, 09:10 PM

Dude that suxs! I'm glad no one got hurt and I'm sure you'll make it better than new.

*Sublvr72* · 01-19-2010, 09:33 PM

ouch, that sucks, hope you get it back together soon and glad you weren't injured.

*project 67 sub* · 01-19-2010, 10:23 PM

had something similar to your little incident happen to me a while back but less damage, just a fender, wheel well(beat the crap out of it to fix it good enough to use), and some studs & lug nuts.
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63chevyll · 01-19-2010, 10:48 PM

wow man glad your OK.

Where is Serria Vista AZ

coolbus4us · 01-20-2010, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Hottrucks

ok sorry about the bad luck..but I have to ask??

what do you have in that thing for carpet!!!!

Thanks guys, and yeah my "carpet" is bamboo

Hottrucks · 01-20-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by coolbus4us

Thanks guys, and yeah my "carpet" is bamboo

Dude you have to post or send me a pic of that!!! I LOVE IT!!!!! I was thinking of doing mine in hard wood!!! but to many curves... maybe sick on tile!!

coolbus4us · 01-20-2010, 03:46 PM

I have some pics in my build thread linky is in my sig.

Sooooo I may be screwed! I got my door all lined up with the b pillar and drip rail up top.....but.... I have a 2 inch gap at the a pillar and front door frame. I banged out the rocker since I am replacing it anyhow and still no dice. My door is not lining up for beans. I think that when the truck landed on the cab corner it really really messed up the cab corner.

Hottrucks · 01-20-2010, 03:53 PM

take a peak at the cab mounts.....

coolbus4us · 01-20-2010, 03:56 PM

pretty bummed...

coolbus4us · 01-20-2010, 04:00 PM

Im gonna try a donor door and hope that my door is just tweaked.

nevermind its pushed up at the cab corner for sure, the body mount up about 10 inches is pushed up and bowed up and forward like (

71meangreenc10 · 01-20-2010, 05:40 PM

Sierra Vista is south east of Tucson down 90 off I-10. It has an Army base there called FT. Huachuca.

Just left there 6 months ago....

Smitty

Quote:

Originally Posted by 63chevyll

wow man glad your OK.

Where is Serria Vista AZ

71meangreenc10 · 01-20-2010, 05:53 PM

Did you find out what caused the problem?

Smitty

71swb4x4 · 01-20-2010, 05:55 PM

Did you have full coverage? If so, this would be prime time for a claim.

coolbus4us · 01-20-2010, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71meangreenc10

Did you find out what caused the problem?

Smitty

no not really aside from my wheel coming off at 35 mph. Its a sad day but I did find a fair abount of rust that is making pulling that pillar back in a tad difficult.

coolbus4us · 01-20-2010, 05:56 PM

I have basic coverage...and Im pretty sure they would total it.

rcrahn · 01-20-2010, 06:07 PM

Sorry to see this and glad you are OK.
Put it on a frame machine to check everything out overall, front to back. Maybe able to pull it into shape again. I mean 35 mph is moving at a good clip.
Also, why not report it immediately to the police and ask Safeway if they have survelliance on that parking lot? Track down the perps....

coolbus4us · 01-20-2010, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcrahn

Sorry to see this and glad you are OK.
Put it on a frame machine to check everything out overall, front to back. Maybe able to pull it into shape again. I mean 35 mph is moving at a good clip.
Also, why not report it immediately to the police and ask Safeway if they have survelliance on that parking lot? Track down the perps....

Yeah Im going to take it to a buddy who does frame works garage and have it checked out. I have been to Safeway and made a police report but no surveillance in the lot sooooo pretty much its not good.

1956cameo · 01-20-2010, 10:37 PM

Really sorry to hear about this. I had been watching your build thread; its a shame that it is going to be all for nothing! Keep us posted if you thing you will be able to salvage her.

Wildstreak · 01-21-2010, 12:31 AM

so sorry to see this man

even if there is damage to the front pillar wouldnt it be fixable? just cut out the bad and in with the good?

01-19-2010, 01:34 PM	#1
coolbus4us cuts corners Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 246	Ahhh I almost rolled my Burb last night! So there I was right...... Coming back from a late night store run and I hear a noise like I had a flat i slow down to pull over and BAM!!! My driver front wheel comes off and my truck ramps up it about 4 feet into the air and onto two wheel stunt man status. It comes back down with a HUGE thud and lots of sparks! It hit so hard the carb primaries got stuck wide open and I proceed to haul a$$ for about 20 feet before I shut her down and manage to pull into a bus stop zone on the side of the road. I got out on the passenger side as my driver door was jammed and assessed the damage and took off looking for my wheel and brake drum. Found em in the middle of an intersection and went back to my baby. I was pretty pissed, bummed, pumped, and scared all at the same time. I called my wife and told her what happened....I was only about 2 miles from home so her friend came and dropped off my jack and some tools. We tried to get a tow truck but got no damn answer(this little ass city sucks). Soooo I decided I was going to put her back together and see what happens. I had a spare pack of lug nuts and put the drum and wheel back on. Looked pertty straight and spun good, so I decided to limp her home. Made it just fine and went in to have a few stiff drinks and sleep it off. Now I am pretty sure I interrupted some meth heads trying to steal my wheels or some crap on the way out of Safeway. I say this because when I went in they were parked right in front in a pickup and as i walked in I saw them checkin out my burb. I didn't think anything of it cause I lock my doors and disable the ignition every time I stop, and lots of people check it out all the time anyhow. Sorry so long winded but it was pretty damned exciting. lol. Here are some pics of the carnage. __________________ '68 Suburban named the "Cool Bus" by my kids Follow the project here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331448 I love my Suburban.....a lot! Last edited by coolbus4us; 01-19-2010 at 01:36 PM.

01-19-2010, 01:39 PM	#2
coolbus4us cuts corners Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 246	Re: Ahhh I almost rolled my Burb last night! The good part about this is since I ground off most of my lower control arm im going to go ahead and order a drop member and finish my bag/notch install. Ohhh and long ass studs with all locking lug nuts!! Looks like the hard part is going to be getting the door lined up again, as I need to cut that cab corner off and weld in a replacement. __________________ '68 Suburban named the "Cool Bus" by my kids Follow the project here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331448 I love my Suburban.....a lot!

01-19-2010, 01:43 PM	#3
LONGSWHEEL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: JACKSONVILLE, FL. Posts: 23	Re: Ahhh I almost rolled my Burb last night! Wow that sucks. But now you get to put the bags in.

01-19-2010, 05:48 PM	#4
robb67 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brentwood Bay, BC Posts: 252	Re: Ahhh I almost rolled my Burb last night! Glad you're alright coolbus. That is a crazy tale....it sure caused a great deal of damage. Thanks for sharing the story and I totally get the part about people always checking out the ride so it didn't alert you, I would have been the same but not now after reading your story. Good luck with the repairs. Wish I was closer and I could offer you a hand or go for a cruise and find those dirt bags.

01-19-2010, 07:42 PM	#5
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01-19-2010, 08:22 PM	#6
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Ahhh I almost rolled my Burb last night! ok sorry about the bad luck..but I have to ask?? what do you have in that thing for carpet!!!!

01-19-2010, 09:10 PM	#7
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,831	Re: Ahhh I almost rolled my Burb last night! Dude that suxs! I'm glad no one got hurt and I'm sure you'll make it better than new. __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

01-19-2010, 09:33 PM	#8
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01-19-2010, 10:23 PM	#9
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01-19-2010, 10:48 PM	#10
63chevyll gets board easy....... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 717	Re: Ahhh I almost rolled my Burb last night! wow man glad your OK. Where is Serria Vista AZ

01-20-2010, 03:46 PM	#13
coolbus4us cuts corners Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 246	Re: Ahhh I almost rolled my Burb last night! I have some pics in my build thread linky is in my sig. Sooooo I may be screwed! I got my door all lined up with the b pillar and drip rail up top.....but.... I have a 2 inch gap at the a pillar and front door frame. I banged out the rocker since I am replacing it anyhow and still no dice. My door is not lining up for beans. I think that when the truck landed on the cab corner it really really messed up the cab corner. Attached Images __________________ '68 Suburban named the "Cool Bus" by my kids Follow the project here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331448 I love my Suburban.....a lot! Last edited by coolbus4us; 01-20-2010 at 03:48 PM.

01-20-2010, 03:53 PM	#14
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01-20-2010, 03:56 PM	#15
coolbus4us cuts corners Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 246	Re: Ahhh I almost rolled my Burb last night! pretty bummed... Attached Images __________________ '68 Suburban named the "Cool Bus" by my kids Follow the project here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331448 I love my Suburban.....a lot!

01-20-2010, 04:00 PM	#16
coolbus4us cuts corners Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 246	Re: Ahhh I almost rolled my Burb last night! Im gonna try a donor door and hope that my door is just tweaked. nevermind its pushed up at the cab corner for sure, the body mount up about 10 inches is pushed up and bowed up and forward like ( __________________ '68 Suburban named the "Cool Bus" by my kids Follow the project here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331448 I love my Suburban.....a lot! Last edited by coolbus4us; 01-20-2010 at 04:05 PM. Reason: crap

01-20-2010, 05:53 PM	#18
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01-20-2010, 05:55 PM	#19
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Ahhh I almost rolled my Burb last night! Did you have full coverage? If so, this would be prime time for a claim. __________________ 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.

01-20-2010, 05:56 PM	#21
coolbus4us cuts corners Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 246	Re: Ahhh I almost rolled my Burb last night! I have basic coverage...and Im pretty sure they would total it. __________________ '68 Suburban named the "Cool Bus" by my kids Follow the project here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331448 I love my Suburban.....a lot!

01-20-2010, 06:07 PM	#22
rcrahn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The West Posts: 767	Re: Ahhh I almost rolled my Burb last night! Sorry to see this and glad you are OK. Put it on a frame machine to check everything out overall, front to back. Maybe able to pull it into shape again. I mean 35 mph is moving at a good clip. Also, why not report it immediately to the police and ask Safeway if they have survelliance on that parking lot? Track down the perps....

01-20-2010, 10:37 PM	#24
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Ahhh I almost rolled my Burb last night! Really sorry to hear about this. I had been watching your build thread; its a shame that it is going to be all for nothing! Keep us posted if you thing you will be able to salvage her. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

01-21-2010, 12:31 AM	#25
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