Finished my 64 two days ago and this happened!!!!

[YOLO]

Originally Posted by andyh1956

YOLO glad you aint hurt boy. But look at this as a golden opportunity- now you can build that truck back 4wd & the next time Mr Cellfone comes at you the worst he can do is get under you & "Turtle" your truck instead of "Total" it!
I ever tell Yall how much I HATE cell phones???

Love it!

[YOLO]

"new" fender had to be patched. I will play with the patina on the fender but we sprayed several different paint colors on it. Still have to replace the grille surround, grille, bumper, headlights, upper and lower control arms (ball joints, bushings). Had the "massage" the hood and driver's door. Waiting on spindle and rotor.

[slepysal]

[QUOTE=Chevy Fleetside;8022578]Who the hell is Steve Austin..
I guess your just to young to know ]


Yolo good to see you jumping on the rebuild.

[jbgroby]

No grass growing under that truck........

[luvbowties]

Originally Posted by YOLO

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"new" fender had to be patched. I will play with the patina on the fender but we sprayed several different paint colors on it. Still have to replace the grille surround, grille, bumper, headlights, upper and lower control arms (ball joints, bushings). Had the "massage" the hood and driver's door. Waiting on spindle and rotor.

Looks like you already have a jumpstart on gettin' her on the road again. Did ins. co. settle w/you already? They must be a good co. if they did settle that quickly!

Glad you are OK. That bump-up is gonna need someone like you to even start on it. You surely have a good attitude to begin her resurrection so soon!

Hope the rebuild goes smoothly for you.
Sam

[YOLO]

Originally Posted by luvbowties

Looks like you already have a jumpstart on gettin' her on the road again. Did ins. co. settle w/you already? They must be a good co. if they did settle that quickly!

Glad you are OK. That bump-up is gonna need someone like you to even start on it. You surely have a good attitude to begin her resurrection so soon!

Hope the rebuild goes smoothly for you.
Sam

Thanks Sam. I got a check from Hagerty 10 days after the accident. Its only the initial check because the truck was not torn apart to see any real damage. I had Hagerty, he had Progressive. His insurance company took full responsibility but I used by insurance and will let Hagerty deal with Progressive.

Thank you for the kinds words from everyone. I should have it all back together this weekend then will need an alignment.

[Northwest Outlaw]

glad to see the repairs started already. anything new or different now that you get a chance to do it over again?

[rvrfoot]

We like to see pictures.

[YOLO]

No big deal needed a new bearing


Core Support bent, I will address it.


When fixing the alignment of the door the inside plate fell. Had to open up the bottom of the door jam to fix the plate


This is what it looks like today. Suspension parts have been replaced. Just need to replace body panels and do a faux patina on the grille surround and fender.

[YOLO]

[Captainfab]

I'm glad to see and hear that the damage was not too difficult to fix. This would have been so much worse for both you and the truck if he had hit the cab.

[YOLO]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

I'm glad to see and hear that the damage was not too difficult to fix. This would have been so much worse for both you and the truck if he had hit the cab.

For sure. I was set on fixing it no matter what the insurance company said.

[jbgroby]

btw, how did the insurance company treat you?

[YOLO]

Originally Posted by jbgroby

btw, how did the insurance company treat you?

My situation is different. Ill be brief.

I am a fireman and was on industrial injury due to recent shoulder surgery (6/14/17). I was leaving Physical Therapy when this accident happened so technically I was "on duty". The kid who hit me was at fault and has Progressive. Progressive took full responsibility for the claim. I have Hagerty on this truck and my 69 Suburban. My regular cars are insured with State Farm. I told Progressive I will deal with Hagerty and let Hagerty deal with Progressive. Hagerty sent an "appraiser" to look over my truck. I had my initial check for vehicle damages 14 days after the accident.

Bad part of all this is I re tore my rotator cuff and now have to have a second surgery 9/20/17 to re pair the last surgery from 6/14/17. I am out of work for a while and the kid who hit me only has 15k in coverage (state minimum) so Hagerty has to kick in my underinsured coverage.

I have good friends and guys I work with who will be helping me out so I am not too depressed. Just a lot of "extra" stress beyond all the regular life stresses.

[Clyde65]

First off, thank you for doing what you do!

Secondly, I worry about this very thing on my truck, I have it on an agreed value but I am now thinking to put more on it or move to a Classic insurance company like hagerty.

After my truck is done with what I'm doing, replacement cost would be in the 30k range I would think so...

I am also glad your rebuilding your truck! Good luck with it and your surgery!!

[The Rocknrod]

I wouldnt insure one of these any other way.

[65chevysub]

Hagerty does insurance for daily drivers? I will have to check into them
Good luck on your surgery and as stated above
THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO

[rvrfoot]

I want to check with them too.

[YOLO]

Originally Posted by 65chevysub

Hagerty does insurance for daily drivers? I will have to check into them
Good luck on your surgery and as stated above
THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO

During your online application process they ask how many miles you will be driving it. They do not necessarily insure a "daily driver". There is another big name classic car insurer who does daily drivers. I usually price shop between the two.

[rvrfoot]

when i checked no one insured a daily driver. only to and from car shows and must be in a garage.

[YOLO]

Originally Posted by rvrfoot

when i checked no one insured a daily driver. only to and from car shows and must be in a garage.

During your online application process they ask how many miles you will be driving it. They do not necessarily insure a "daily driver". There is another big name classic car insurer who does daily drivers. I usually price shop between the two (Grundy and Hagerty). I think Grundy will even insure your "other" daily drivers like Honda and Toyota.

[YOLO]

How it looks as of Saturday 9/2/17. Just need an alignment







I also took the time to install a remote transmission cooler behind the front bumper. I upgraded to a 4 core radiator 3 days before the accident and there was not a trans cooler built in.

[rvrfoot]

You did a good job putting fixing it.

[YOLO]

Originally Posted by rvrfoot

You did a good job putting fixing it.

Thank you. I am excited to get it back on the streets!

[YOLO]

Update 9/8/17
Got the truck aligned and got it home.



Drives good. Now I need to finish working out the Gremlins I was working on before. The exhaust has a leak and needs some work as it is too close to the starter and brake lines.


A few days before the accident I ordered Dakota Digital VHX gauges because I wanted a tach and temp display. I have the new display installed, the sensors installed, relays run, but need to wire the controller up under the dash.

Getting closer.