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WarBeard · 08-29-2012, 10:33 PM

Sadly a hit like that will total that frame.

BabyBlue · 08-30-2012, 12:06 AM

Hate to see this kind of stuff, keep us updated man.

74 stepside · 08-30-2012, 12:35 AM

Terrible thing to experiance. Glad you werent hurt, it could have been worse. Did you have normal car insurance or a classic car insurance? Hope every thing works out.

**N2TRUX** · 08-30-2012, 12:48 AM

Bad news is you baby got bent badly. The good news is you get to build her again. You know you love a project, now you got a new one...sorta. Hope the insurance company trests you right.

76stepside01 · 08-30-2012, 01:39 AM

That hurts to look at those pictures... my brother drove by after that happened and saw it! Are you in saskatoon? I saw it forsale a while ago and thought maybe the new owner had wrecked it. I would have loved to see that truck in person before it was wrecked..

thepenguin99 · 08-30-2012, 01:46 AM

That sucks man. Really good looking truck.

I doubt your insurance will want to fix it once they figure out the cost (at a body shop). It is definitely repairable though. Cab hitting the bed is common in any truck front or rear end collision. Is the bed still sitting against the cab? That is the question. While the frame is probably tweeked somewhat I imagine it is able to be straightened.

KQQL IT · 08-30-2012, 08:13 AM

Glad nobody got hurt. Sure hate to see that. Hope it works out.
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Rich84 · 08-30-2012, 09:04 AM

That is a shame..They don't exactly stop on a dime do they..

bark · 08-30-2012, 09:10 AM

Glad to hear your ok, it dosen't look to bad, I've fixed worse....

Hey I swear I seen that truck around Russel Manitoba, and my buddy figures he seen it in the gap... You must have been putting the miles on it, or you have a twin.

Good luck.

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Originally Posted by 76stepside01

That hurts to look at those pictures... my brother drove by after that happened and saw it! Are you in saskatoon? I saw it forsale a while ago and thought maybe the new owner had wrecked it. I would have loved to see that truck in person before it was wrecked..

steemin_ehman · 08-30-2012, 10:09 AM

I'll keep you guys in the loop on the progress and findings! As well, if it's going to get rebuilt, I'll document it. We will find out in time...

The box hit the cab and dented it (box is 100% fine), and it looks like it sprung back close to where it should be... but we'll see once we measure it up!

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Originally Posted by 76stepside01

That hurts to look at those pictures... my brother drove by after that happened and saw it! Are you in saskatoon? I saw it forsale a while ago and thought maybe the new owner had wrecked it. I would have loved to see that truck in person before it was wrecked..

I was in Saskatoon for the Folk Fest - It put a damper on the weekend thats for sure. The truck looked and sounded way better in person than it ever looked in pictures - especially on a nice sunny day! I had it listed for sale, and was actually offered a fair price.... he was ready to get a cahiers check printed but I just couldn't let it go. I wasn't ready to let it go. Maybe I should've, it might still be in one peice.

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Originally Posted by 74 stepside

Terrible thing to experiance. Glad you werent hurt, it could have been worse. Did you have normal car insurance or a classic car insurance? Hope every thing works out.

I had normal car insurance - that way it's more or less up to the body shop to determine the vehicle's worth, and if it's worth fixing. If it was plated as a classic vehicle, in order to get insurance above a certain small amount, you need a package policy - then it's up to the insurer to decide the vehicle worth. I tried going that route (much cheaper insurance costs), so I had an appraisal done, they assessed it at 21k, the insurer assessed it at 11k, even with the appraisal. So I went with regular insurance instead. I trust a body shop before an insurer.

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Originally Posted by bark

Hey I swear I seen that truck around Russel Manitoba, and my buddy figures he seen it in the gap... You must have been putting the miles on it, or you have a twin.

lol hell yes! One fortunate thing was that I put a lot of miles on it this summer!! It's gone from saskatoon, to regina, moose jaw, through russel and sandy lake, calgary, Edmonton... and lots in between! Pretty much a fair chunk of western Canada. Thus if it does get written off, at least I have that satisfaction. I built it to drive, and drive is what I did. Loved every minute of it!! Seemed to be getting an increasing number of traffic tickets though....

Just for reference, I've attached some pre-smashed up pictures... so sad

motornut · 08-30-2012, 10:25 AM

Dam ,hope you fix it ,hate seeing them smashed
most important is nobody got hurt

boatpuller · 08-30-2012, 12:07 PM

Man, that was one of my favorite trucks on here. Hopefully the insurance cough's up what you need to get it right again......I think the power of the wing woulda saved you .

Pop's C-10 · 08-30-2012, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by boatpuller

Man, that was one of my favorite trucks on here. Hopefully the insurance cough's up what you need to get it right again......I think the power of the wing woulda saved you .

Downforce...

steemin_ehman · 08-30-2012, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Pop's C-10

Downforce...

lol funny guys.....

KQQL IT · 08-30-2012, 01:17 PM

Lololol
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Roynutts · 08-30-2012, 07:41 PM

I got a short bed frame if you need it ! Put it back together !!! Nice ride

Da88burban · 06-04-2013, 06:07 AM

Whatever happened with the truck? I hope it was fixed cause this was a really nice truck!

steemin_ehman · 06-04-2013, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Roynutts

I got a short bed frame if you need it ! Put it back together !!! Nice ride

What would you be asking for it? I might be very interested; All I need is the frame rails. Where are you located?

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Originally Posted by Da88burban

Whatever happened with the truck? I hope it was fixed cause this was a really nice truck!

Insurance wrote it off, but I bought it back. I'm slowly collecting parts to fix it

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**old Rusty C10** · 06-04-2013, 10:21 AM

keep us updated that was/is a nice truck!

meatwagon83 · 06-04-2013, 11:29 AM

that really sucks!! but most of the time if the cab hits the bed they will total the truck, or if the gap is c;ose on one side and wide on the other

dsanc754 · 06-04-2013, 12:04 PM

really sucks.. she was a beauty but on the bright side may be a good time for LS swap.

Tdubbyount · 06-04-2013, 12:08 PM

Glad to see you kept the truck. Keep us updated on the rebuild. And good luck!
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trout · 12-10-2013, 11:57 PM

Any news just found out bout this threw a vine I saw on fb the other day.sucks it happened

killthewabbit · 12-11-2013, 12:46 AM

Wow, can't believe I missed this thread. I have pics of this truck from five years ago to use as reference when I had my old stepside

steemin_ehman · 06-16-2018, 07:07 PM

UPDATE:

For anyone that was wondering, I sold the truck. It hurt me more to see it sitting in the corner of the Quonset then to let it go to someone who would actually enjoy it! It will hit the streets again... I've moved on to a new project that will fit my whole family - a crew cab with a 6.7 cummins swap dubbed - Ramerado.

Here's some updates on the old orange stepside:

It now resides in Edmonton, AB, and the rebuild is underway. I'm excited that they're keeping me in the loop

Frame is straightened, and they're upgrading brakes, and rebuilding suspension components. He's got a front clip lined up for it and hopes to have it on the road soon. Talks are re-doing the front roll pan too which I'm excited about... but wow was that a lot of work. Regardless, its a happy ending

08-29-2012, 10:33 PM	#26
WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: Wrecked pride... Sadly a hit like that will total that frame. __________________ 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 350/350.. play toy 1990 V1500 Suburban 350/700r4..Daily driver 1987 K10 Silverado 383/400.. Wife's rig WRECKED! 1989 V2500 Suburban 350/400.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 LWB 350/350.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 SWB 350/400.. SOLD! 1999 Silverado Z71 LS1.. Wife's rig WRECKED! On the hunt for a new project....... I'm a Chevy guy.....I'm just not a "NEW" Chevy guy.

08-30-2012, 12:06 AM	#27
BabyBlue The Peacemaker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 783	Re: Wrecked pride... Hate to see this kind of stuff, keep us updated man. __________________ 1978 Chevy 2wd Stepside aka "Audrey" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 79k original miles & being restored 1979 Chevy 2wd Short Wide aka "Emma-Jayne" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 2019 Chevy Tahoe LT Previous rides: -2002 Firehawk T/A, 2006 Trailblazer SS AWD, 2014 GMC Sierra RCSB, 1971 2wd Blazer, 1996 SNB, 1997 2dr 2wd Yukon, 2001 Silverado RCSB, 2011 Silverado Z71 4x4, 1982 2wd Blazer, 1997 2dr Tahoe, 1970 Chevelle SS, 1972 2wd Blazer, 1986 Silverado Stepside, 1995 S-10, 1985 Silverado SWB.

08-30-2012, 12:35 AM	#28
74 stepside Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 815	Re: Wrecked pride... Terrible thing to experiance. Glad you werent hurt, it could have been worse. Did you have normal car insurance or a classic car insurance? Hope every thing works out.

08-30-2012, 12:48 AM	#29
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Wrecked pride... Bad news is you baby got bent badly. The good news is you get to build her again. You know you love a project, now you got a new one...sorta. Hope the insurance company trests you right. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-30-2012, 01:39 AM	#30
76stepside01 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 139	Re: Wrecked pride... That hurts to look at those pictures... my brother drove by after that happened and saw it! Are you in saskatoon? I saw it forsale a while ago and thought maybe the new owner had wrecked it. I would have loved to see that truck in person before it was wrecked..

08-30-2012, 01:46 AM	#31
thepenguin99 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Millington TN Posts: 435	Re: Wrecked pride... That sucks man. Really good looking truck. I doubt your insurance will want to fix it once they figure out the cost (at a body shop). It is definitely repairable though. Cab hitting the bed is common in any truck front or rear end collision. Is the bed still sitting against the cab? That is the question. While the frame is probably tweeked somewhat I imagine it is able to be straightened.

08-30-2012, 08:13 AM	#32
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,131	Re: Wrecked pride... Glad nobody got hurt. Sure hate to see that. Hope it works out. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

08-30-2012, 09:04 AM	#33
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,663	Re: Wrecked pride... That is a shame..They don't exactly stop on a dime do they..

08-30-2012, 10:25 AM	#36
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Wrecked pride... Dam ,hope you fix it ,hate seeing them smashed most important is nobody got hurt __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

08-30-2012, 12:07 PM	#37
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Wrecked pride... Man, that was one of my favorite trucks on here. Hopefully the insurance cough's up what you need to get it right again......I think the power of the wing woulda saved you . __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

08-30-2012, 01:17 PM	#40
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,131	Re: Wrecked pride... Lololol Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

08-30-2012, 07:41 PM	#41
Roynutts Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Yulee , FL Posts: 14	Re: Wrecked pride... I got a short bed frame if you need it ! Put it back together !!! Nice ride

06-04-2013, 06:07 AM	#42
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06-04-2013, 10:21 AM	#44
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06-04-2013, 11:29 AM	#45
meatwagon83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Preble county ohio Posts: 1,914	Re: Wrecked pride... that really sucks!! but most of the time if the cab hits the bed they will total the truck, or if the gap is c;ose on one side and wide on the other __________________ "DON'T TOUCH THE TRIM!!"-Early Kyler



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06-04-2013, 12:04 PM	#46
dsanc754 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston, tx Posts: 97	Re: Wrecked pride... really sucks.. she was a beauty but on the bright side may be a good time for LS swap.

06-04-2013, 12:08 PM	#47
Tdubbyount Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ephrata WA Posts: 140	Re: Wrecked pride... Glad to see you kept the truck. Keep us updated on the rebuild. And good luck! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1976...no...79...Chevy....wait...GMC shortbed 4x4. 5 inch lift on 35s, 355, sm465, daily driver. One day I'll figure out the story in that one. 1957 Chevy long stepper...not sure what I'm doing with that one yet. Awaiting funds I suppose.

12-10-2013, 11:57 PM	#48
trout Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: lexington, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: Wrecked pride... Any news just found out bout this threw a vine I saw on fb the other day.sucks it happened __________________ Edited by staff

12-11-2013, 12:46 AM	#49
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: Wrecked pride... Wow, can't believe I missed this thread. I have pics of this truck from five years ago to use as reference when I had my old stepside

06-16-2018, 07:07 PM	#50
steemin_ehman False Lies Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Esterhazy, SK Posts: 305	Re: Wrecked pride... UPDATE: For anyone that was wondering, I sold the truck. It hurt me more to see it sitting in the corner of the Quonset then to let it go to someone who would actually enjoy it! It will hit the streets again... I've moved on to a new project that will fit my whole family - a crew cab with a 6.7 cummins swap dubbed - Ramerado. Here's some updates on the old orange stepside: It now resides in Edmonton, AB, and the rebuild is underway. I'm excited that they're keeping me in the loop Frame is straightened, and they're upgrading brakes, and rebuilding suspension components. He's got a front clip lined up for it and hopes to have it on the road soon. Talks are re-doing the front roll pan too which I'm excited about... but wow was that a lot of work. Regardless, its a happy ending Attached Images __________________ Kyle (Steemin) Ehman -1979 Chevy CCLB, 6.7L Cummins swap - Project "RAMERADO" -2015 Yukon XL Denali (Family ride) -1977 Chevy stepside, carb'ed vortec 350 (SOLD) -Father of three daughters who will also have something cool...

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