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04-03-2007, 10:13 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Dallas, Tx
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The unimaginable happened
I was restoring my grandfathers '53 truck (I learned to drive in it). Everything original worked beautifully; all gauges, engine, electrical, tranny. Hardly any rust. Get this: Tornadic winds dropped a three foot diameter oak limb directly on top of it, crushing the cab and box and bending the frame. I am still stunned by this crazy event.
Perfectly running 216 with transmission and rear axle still OK. Low mileage engine. When we replaced the rear main seal, you could still see paint on the last crank bearing. Anyone interested? Hate to send it all to salvage but I have lost all interest in this project. |
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04-03-2007, 10:20 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Sun City West, Az
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Re: The unimaginable happened
welcome aboard.....wow,that really sucks.make sure that's what you want to do.anything can be fixed.that old truck has sentimental value.you may end up wishing you never got rid of it someday.
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04-03-2007, 10:47 AM
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Designated A-hole!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
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Re: The unimaginable happened
Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! If you're trying to sell something you need to subscribe and post it on the parts board. If you're trying to give it away you'll have better luck on the appropriate year board.
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04-03-2007, 11:29 AM
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On the fast track to nowhere..
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Splendora, Texas
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Re: The unimaginable happened
:Welcome2: from South Texas.
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04-03-2007, 11:37 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Wahpeton N.D.
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Re: The unimaginable happened
Yes, definately subscribe. Great investment. Then sell or give away your truck if you need to. Lots of great members in that area to buy a new project from, I'm sure. Keep checking. Welcome to the board.
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04-03-2007, 03:53 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
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Re: The unimaginable happened
Welcome to the board from New zealand
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04-03-2007, 05:18 PM
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Gone Fishing
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135
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Re: The unimaginable happened
Welcome to the board from a fellow Texan
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04-03-2007, 07:49 PM
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Account Suspended
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: ** THE FALL GUY **CHICAGO IL
Posts: 5,883
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Re: The unimaginable happened
welcome to the board..
 you don't even need a truck
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04-03-2007, 07:58 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Bel Air, Maryland
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Re: The unimaginable happened
Welcome to the board from Maryland....
Don't be too hasty in distancing yourself from you're truck...step back take a deep breath and assess the situation when the emotions aren't running as high.....JMO
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04-04-2007, 01:30 AM
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Its always something!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: FT Worth,TX
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Re: The unimaginable happened
Welcome from FT Worth.
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04-04-2007, 09:38 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Clovis Ca.
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Re: The unimaginable happened
Welcome to the board from central California!
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04-04-2007, 11:06 PM
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Born To Lose Club
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North
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Re: The unimaginable happened
Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North!
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04-06-2007, 06:39 AM
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The LuvShack Garage
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side)
Posts: 30,468
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Re: The unimaginable happened
From West TN 
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04-08-2007, 01:17 AM
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RIP Mr Ron
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221
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Re: The unimaginable happened
Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.
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04-08-2007, 03:16 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada
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Re: The unimaginable happened
Welcome from Vancouver Island, B.C.
esll.
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Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff.  ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member) Last edited by EAST SIDE LOW LIFE; 04-08-2007 at 03:16 AM. |
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04-08-2007, 06:01 PM
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Born a Chevy Man
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Navarre, Florida
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Re: The unimaginable happened
Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky. Would love to see some pictures of the truck. Maybe befor and after pictures. Sorry to hear what happened but boatpuller is right. You might wish you kept the old truck being in the family and all.
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