I JUST totalled my 51 chevy truck

Good going Kieth. I am not at home much lately, but if there is anything I can do let me know.

 

Hey,,,You can Re-name it "The Phoeinx"

http://www.mythicalrealm.com/creatures/phoenix.html

 

same thing happened to my dad a few years ago.

 

Good to read the good news on this thread. Congrats on the new job too!

 

clean front subframe . ready to tack her together and check for squareness.


these s10 frames are a breeze to seperate.

 

monzadood.....i recently got my 55 back on the road and this thread made me buy and install seat belts a bit sooner then i had originally planned..........scary sh!t.....

im glad the truck will see the raod again and you and your son have no life long injuries

 

Kudos bro....good to see you at it. Looks like you've made some great progress, keep us posted.

 

Cool man...glad you got right on it instead of pushing it to the side....
Looking forward to seeing it back together..

Tony

 

i didn`t get any pics today but, she is a roller now. i`m gonna clean up the frame and paint it . then push it outside . then bring the cab in the garage to do some work to it. i`m also gonna clean up the engine and detail it a bit. the cab should be on by next weekend.

 

Give 'er hell, Kieth!!!!

(we want pics)

 

i am glad to see ya fixin her, cant wait to see her done

 

alrighty



plus this





equals this:





it looks way better than gm`s welds anyway.

 

i had plans to sandblast this and paint it before it rained outside.but, i can`t find any silica sand anywhere...

 

awesum welds!!

 

You fuckin rock dude!!!!!

 

Outside of the Starsky and Hutch posted in your garage.......

EVERYTHING ELSE IS BADASS!!!!

Keep up the good work!

(Your welds do look killer)

I'm drunk, I'm going to bed.

 

Just saw this post. Glad that you and your son are okay. You're setting a a great example for your son (and the rest of us) by getting after it.

 

I've got a grill if you want it. In primer.

Not sure if you remember me or not, met you once at Bubba's, i have the tan '49 truck (I work with tierod). Email me at meyer73(AT)gmail.com

Scott

 

I like that "persuader" in the background of the picture of your welds! Nice work!....I gotta get me one of those.

 

Hey, Keith,
Your not the only one...
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=275899

 

I just saw your post. You told me at the rumble you recked your truck, but didnt see the pictures till tonight. After seeing your first picture I thought, heck its not beyond fixing. My car started with a lot less than that. Its just a lot of work!!!!!! I have a power steering box and pump off a 74 chevy if you need it. I couldnt use it. When we were building the 46 for my son, 3 point seatbelts were a must. It still kind of scares me letting him drive a hotrod but we built it as safe as possible. And he likes driving it! Let me know If there is anything I can do.

 

after welding this clip on, i had a buddy decide to sell me his s-10 project with all new front end components . its a good thing too , because after cleaning up everything on my new clip i found one of the upper control arms almost rusted in two. i`m glad i took the time to check everything out this time. so now i have 3 s-10s in my truck.... well, there is more than corn in indiana so, i am off to the beach today. no more updates today...

 

How bout an update any new progress my Brother......

 

real sorry to hear about your truck. i was just working on my 52, i hope the same doesn't happen. best of luck to you WHEN not IF you fix 'er up again.

 

Progress Keith?

 

i should have some pics to share after this weekend. the frame is sandblasted and most of it is gloss black. i have the suspension completely disassembled.

 

your lucky you did not lose your son. No Seat belts. as a father shame on you. its one thing to not have it for yourself, but is it worth your families life.

you just got lucky..............

 

i believe this has already been addressed but, thanks for your concern....shame on you for trying to bust my balls. as if i didn`t already feel like shit and made it very clear in this thread already..

 

I missed this thread the first time around. First off, sorry to hear about the accident but thrilled both you and your son are fine.

I think you've got the seatbelt thing right? Now lets hit on insurance. Sounds like you didn't have any. Now days everyone needs to "protect" themselves and their own cars no matter who is at fault. Full coverage speciality insurance is CHEAP. You would have been given a check directly for parts and YOUR labor to fix your own truck. PLEASE do yourself a favor and check into it.

www.grundy.com

Good luck with the repairs bud

 

Specialty insurance is great if your vehicle is "done or close to being done". The insurance companies want progress pics and time schedules. When you're like most of us we don't have the money or time to meet the insurance deadlines to keep continues coverage. The best option for guys like us is to put liability on our car to cover the other guy. This way we can enjoy our cars once they are safe and roadworthy. Then finish them as time and money become our luxury.