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**70cst** · 12-24-2015, 11:50 AM

The Circuit Rider lives - Chevy's are indeed built like a rock. This is the barn that was taken down by "straight-line” winds. The barn was knocked of the foundation by 6-8' in places. It is indeed a miracle but - it looks like my truck experienced slight to moderate damage. If you look closely you will see where a rafter missed the side of the truck by about 1-2 inches. That in itself could have taken the side of the truck out. Compared to many things in life - I see this as one of God's blessings. But the most important thing is no one was hurt and we all have insurance

**70cst** · 12-24-2015, 11:59 AM

More shots

**70cst** · 12-24-2015, 12:00 PM

Look how close the rafter missed the side of my truck - about an inch.

**70cst** · 12-24-2015, 12:02 PM

The front and back view of the truck

**DaHos** · 12-24-2015, 12:04 PM

Wow !!!!

RenoKeene · 12-24-2015, 12:06 PM

Looks like a Christmas miracle!

YBNORML · 12-24-2015, 12:12 PM

Lucky, lucky. Now come the hard part of removing the debris from around the truck without shifting anything into it. Good luck

**Ironhorse** · 12-24-2015, 12:20 PM

Wow, a real stroke of luck with that !! Glad to see no damage to a really great looking truck. As mentioned, be really careful when digging the truck out. Would suggest getting that done ASAP to prevent a wind coming up and bringing down the barn totally. Hate to have something shift and end up dinging the paint and/or the body.

Question for you concerning the truck cover. In your first post about the barn coming down I noticed the pic shows the same swing out camper mirrors I have on my '71 4x4. Love'um as I can actually see something behind me. Hard to tell being covered but do you still have the same mirrors currently? What brand of cover and where did you get it from? Looking for a cover for my '71 and have been wondering how well a cover would fit with those mirrors installed. Truck sits in a steel arched building when not in use but being dark blue metallic is is like a dust magnet, LOL.

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Originally Posted by YBNORML

Lucky, lucky. Now come the hard part of removing the debris from around the truck without shifting anything into it. Good luck

71swb4x4 · 12-24-2015, 12:42 PM

Wow, sorry for the loss of the shed. That looks like a fairly old shed that has survived for a while, do you know how old it was? Have you dug the truck out yet?

XwalkerX · 12-24-2015, 12:51 PM

7tee · 12-24-2015, 12:55 PM

As you've said, it could have been worse and I'm thankful for you that it wasn't, Merry Christmas...ed...

**70cst** · 12-24-2015, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Wow, a real stroke of luck with that !! Glad to see no damage to a really great looking truck. As mentioned, be really careful when digging the truck out. Would suggest getting that done ASAP to prevent a wind coming up and bringing down the barn totally. Hate to have something shift and end up dinging the paint and/or the body.

Question for you concerning the truck cover. In your first post about the barn coming down I noticed the pic shows the same swing out camper mirrors I have on my '71 4x4. Love'um as I can actually see something behind me. Hard to tell being covered but do you still have the same mirrors currently? What brand of cover and where did you get it from? Looking for a cover for my '71 and have been wondering how well a cover would fit with those mirrors installed. Truck sits in a steel arched building when not in use but being dark blue metallic is is like a dust magnet, LOL.

Ironhorse - I think it's California Car Cover - the cover fits well.

**70cst** · 12-24-2015, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

Ironhorse - I think it's California Car Cover - the cover fits well.

Be sure you get the cover with an antenna cut out

**70cst** · 12-24-2015, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

Wow, sorry for the loss of the shed. That looks like a fairly old shed that has survived for a while, do you know how old it was? Have you dug the truck out yet?

The barn belongs to the contractor that is remodeling our house - it looks like it was built in the 50's. It will be this week end before we get the truck out.

57taskforce · 12-24-2015, 03:08 PM

That's a true blessing this Christmas season! I'm glad the good lord was looking over you, your family, and of course your truck. Merry Christmas!

joeydurango · 12-24-2015, 03:44 PM

Wax on, wax off...

tommys72 · 12-24-2015, 04:31 PM

Guardian angels protecting your truck there!

**70cst** · 12-24-2015, 07:00 PM

Well - it looks like it was a tornado.

**special-K** · 12-24-2015, 07:12 PM

You have your blessings to count, that's for sure.

flashed · 12-24-2015, 08:03 PM

I hope you get it out with very minor damage.

**70cst** · 12-24-2015, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by flashed

I hope you get it out with very minor damage.

They are going to bring in a crane for support as they need to lift the roof area up first.

**jocko** · 12-24-2015, 08:25 PM

Chevy trucks, built tough! Glad to hear the good news.

flashed · 12-24-2015, 08:56 PM

Have you notified Haggerty yet ?

**jerry moss** · 12-24-2015, 10:51 PM

glad to hear you and your family survived without any injuries, hopefully the truck has only minor injuries.
BEST WISHES AND HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS

Aruba1 · 12-24-2015, 11:33 PM

Thankfully it's just a truck and that nobody got hurt. Merry Christmas!

12-24-2015, 11:50 AM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Seems Like Yesterday "Flashback Tornado" The Circuit Rider lives - Chevy's are indeed built like a rock. This is the barn that was taken down by "straight-line” winds. The barn was knocked of the foundation by 6-8' in places. It is indeed a miracle but - it looks like my truck experienced slight to moderate damage. If you look closely you will see where a rafter missed the side of the truck by about 1-2 inches. That in itself could have taken the side of the truck out. Compared to many things in life - I see this as one of God's blessings. But the most important thing is no one was hurt and we all have insurance Attached Images __________________ 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! Last edited by 70cst; 11-27-2019 at 11:00 PM.

12-24-2015, 11:59 AM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: The Circuit Rider Lives! More shots Attached Images __________________ 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!

12-24-2015, 12:00 PM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: The Circuit Rider Lives! Look how close the rafter missed the side of my truck - about an inch. Attached Images __________________ 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!

12-24-2015, 12:02 PM	#4
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: The Circuit Rider Lives! The front and back view of the truck Attached Images __________________ 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!

12-24-2015, 12:04 PM	#5
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12-24-2015, 12:06 PM	#6
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12-24-2015, 12:12 PM	#7
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12-24-2015, 12:42 PM	#9
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: The Circuit Rider Lives! Wow, sorry for the loss of the shed. That looks like a fairly old shed that has survived for a while, do you know how old it was? Have you dug the truck out yet? __________________ 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.

12-24-2015, 12:51 PM	#10
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12-24-2015, 12:55 PM	#11
7tee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Fletcher, N.C. Posts: 309	Re: The Circuit Rider Lives! As you've said, it could have been worse and I'm thankful for you that it wasn't, Merry Christmas...ed... __________________ 1970 C/10 350/T5 SWB stepper... 1979 Corvette 350/Auto T-top... 2010 Acura RL... 2015 2500HD Z-71 Silverado...

12-24-2015, 03:08 PM	#15
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 6,228	Re: "Straight-line” winds brings down the barn - But - The Circuit Rider Lives! That's a true blessing this Christmas season! I'm glad the good lord was looking over you, your family, and of course your truck. Merry Christmas! __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 315/75/16's ‘87 IROC-Z all original 50K mile survivor TPI 305 IROC Blue ‘10 Camaro 2SS/RS Aqua Blue Metallic #93 -version 2.0 Last edited by 70cst; 12-24-2015 at 11:47 PM.

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joeydurango Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 809	Re: "Straight-line” winds brings down the barn - But - The Circuit Rider Lives! Wax on, wax off... __________________ 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super \| LWB, fleetside \| 350/350/205 \| KEEPER 1971 K10 Cheyenne \| SWB, fleetside \| LS Swap 5.3/4L60 \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 400/4-spd \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 455/4-spd \| TOTALED

12-24-2015, 04:31 PM	#17
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: "Straight-line” winds brings down the barn - But - The Circuit Rider Lives! Guardian angels protecting your truck there! __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

12-24-2015, 07:00 PM	#18
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: "Straight-line” winds brings down the barn - But - The Circuit Rider Lives! Well - it looks like it was a tornado. __________________ 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!

12-24-2015, 07:12 PM	#19
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12-24-2015, 08:03 PM	#20
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: Straight-line winds NO Tornado brings down the barn - But - The Circuit Rider Liv I hope you get it out with very minor damage.

12-24-2015, 08:25 PM	#22
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,933	Re: It was a - Tornado brought down the barn - But - The Circuit Rider Lives! Chevy trucks, built tough! Glad to hear the good news.

12-24-2015, 08:56 PM	#23
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: It was a - Tornado brought down the barn - But - The Circuit Rider Lives! Have you notified Haggerty yet ?

12-24-2015, 10:51 PM	#24
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,736	Re: It was a - Tornado brought down the barn - But - The Circuit Rider Lives! glad to hear you and your family survived without any injuries, hopefully the truck has only minor injuries. BEST WISHES AND HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

12-24-2015, 11:33 PM	#25
Aruba1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 560	Re: It was a - Tornado brought down the barn - But - The Circuit Rider Lives! Thankfully it's just a truck and that nobody got hurt. Merry Christmas!

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