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Narxoleptic Customs · 07-19-2013, 12:10 AM

Everyone, I have absolutely horrible news... I can't even talk about it. It's fixable but it'll take me 2-3 weeks to get over the damage. I've got a line on most of the parts so it'll get fixed soon.

Lady didn't go and I thought she did. Damn old people in Honda civics... I'm going to start in on it on Saturday night. I'll keep everybody updated w pix.

I wanted a PB dropmember anyway and the wife knows how bad this hurts me so maybe I can talk her into it, lol.
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**Captainfab** · 07-19-2013, 12:30 AM

OH NO! that sucks.......are you alright?

JWheeler331 · 07-19-2013, 12:30 AM

Bummer.
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RockTonka · 07-19-2013, 01:10 AM

Ouch! That sucks.

Narxoleptic, you can rebuild it. We have the technology. We have the capability to build the world's first bionic truck. Your truck will be that truck. Better than it was before. Better, stronger, faster...

donthekawguy · 07-19-2013, 01:50 AM

I bet that Honda looks like a wad of tin foil!

19666Trucker · 07-19-2013, 05:36 AM

More like a cracked plastic egg
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Grizz1963 · 07-19-2013, 05:53 AM

That sucks big time.

I know how you feel. My wife rammed our truck from behind less than 10 minutes after we got it.
She thought I was going to pull away at an intersection like I would with a modern.... Now our truck will get repainted.

Like you say, it can be fixed but it still hurts.
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1963c-10 · 07-19-2013, 09:23 AM

Always hate to see pics like these, but at least your ok. The truck will be fine with some new sheet metal and paint. Looks like that HD front bumper did its job and stopped it from being any worse.

66-PMD-GMC · 07-19-2013, 09:24 AM

Now you can get the right hood and bumper

I find it absolutely amazing, how many 60-66 GMC's have chevy hoods..
Glad you are ok...

Narxoleptic Customs · 07-19-2013, 09:43 AM

I'm fine. The frame looks okay from eye balling it. We were only going ab 20 but the headlights were the first thing to hit their bumper so that's why it looks so bad.

The bumper style is staying, I prefer the boxy style over the factory setup. I may go to a mid 90s Dodge full-size van bumper. I shd have it back and going in about 2 months.

Thanks again for the well wishes.
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FetchMeAPepsi · 07-19-2013, 10:40 AM

Bummer! Lesson learned though. Make sure to clear the way with eyeballs first lol.
It doesn't look too bad thank goodness. Probably scared the poor lil' old lady to death.

**rideblue00** · 07-19-2013, 11:48 AM

oops...sorry to see that. As long as everybody's ok. If that hood is in good condition in the rear corners, maybe part it out? Part out what you can. dont be too quick to throw it on the scrap heap. Someone else may want to exercise their body working skills. Cant wait to see it going again! Maybe a new color? ...lol

vin63 · 07-19-2013, 12:10 PM

Sorry to hear and see this. It sounds like you're OK...that's what counts. Sheetmetal can be replaced.

gofastnut · 07-19-2013, 12:11 PM

Sorry man....

Narxoleptic Customs · 07-19-2013, 02:48 PM

I'm thinking champagne and black...
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BR3W CITY · 07-19-2013, 04:53 PM

I'm surprised you got damage that far up on the hood from the back of a civic.

If you break it down, it looks very fixable to me. I'd go with a new fender just because its a paint to get the lines right when patching one. The hood can be seperated into two, and you should be able to hammer out the dents on the flat part of the hood with a hammer, dolly, and a few days of patience.

I'd replace the lower hood skin, and since your already doing all the work, take the time to fill the split seam. I did it on my hood and its one of those "little" things that REALLY makes a difference when its said and done.

Grill probably will need to be replaced imo. Truthfully I think the only really "Bad" parts to fix will be straightening and aligning the front cross bracing and getting it to fall back into place.

PLEASE take a very careful look at the frame and be honest about the damage; it can be pulled straight or swapped for a new frame, just don't overlook it. I've seen fender bender cars never ride right again because the frame spec's were overlooked. If in doubt have a chassis shop see if its square (and not just per factory specs, which were loose at best).

jbgroby · 07-19-2013, 05:07 PM

When is the funeral for the Civic. I would have like to see that as well, think you can sneak back to get one?

Alan's Classic · 07-19-2013, 08:18 PM

Glad your ok, the truck can be fixed.

Narxoleptic Customs · 07-21-2013, 08:36 AM

Civic was drivable and I was very disappointed in the trucks sheetmetal

Those are where my headlights hit... I was on the brakes real hard.
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Narxoleptic Customs · 07-21-2013, 08:40 AM

Progress from last night. The grill is savable. I have a hood already. I need a fender and core support. I am probably going to go ahead and fill the seams on the hood and grill area.

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66-PMD-GMC · 07-21-2013, 09:58 AM

Is your truck a GMC or a chevy with a GMC grill?
Just curious..

07-19-2013, 12:10 AM	#1
Narxoleptic Customs Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Blytheville/Bentonville, AR Posts: 393	Well - I wanted to paint it anyway... Everyone, I have absolutely horrible news... I can't even talk about it. It's fixable but it'll take me 2-3 weeks to get over the damage. I've got a line on most of the parts so it'll get fixed soon. Lady didn't go and I thought she did. Damn old people in Honda civics... I'm going to start in on it on Saturday night. I'll keep everybody updated w pix. I wanted a PB dropmember anyway and the wife knows how bad this hurts me so maybe I can talk her into it, lol. Posted via Mobile Device

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RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: Well - I wanted to paint it anyway... Ouch! That sucks. Narxoleptic, you can rebuild it. We have the technology. We have the capability to build the world's first bionic truck. Your truck will be that truck. Better than it was before. Better, stronger, faster... __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

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Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,576	Re: Well - I wanted to paint it anyway... That sucks big time. I know how you feel. My wife rammed our truck from behind less than 10 minutes after we got it. She thought I was going to pull away at an intersection like I would with a modern.... Now our truck will get repainted. Like you say, it can be fixed but it still hurts. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

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1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Well - I wanted to paint it anyway... Always hate to see pics like these, but at least your ok. The truck will be fine with some new sheet metal and paint. Looks like that HD front bumper did its job and stopped it from being any worse. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

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66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: Well - I wanted to paint it anyway... Now you can get the right hood and bumper I find it absolutely amazing, how many 60-66 GMC's have chevy hoods.. Glad you are ok... __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

07-19-2013, 09:43 AM	#10
Narxoleptic Customs Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Blytheville/Bentonville, AR Posts: 393	Re: Well - I wanted to paint it anyway... I'm fine. The frame looks okay from eye balling it. We were only going ab 20 but the headlights were the first thing to hit their bumper so that's why it looks so bad. The bumper style is staying, I prefer the boxy style over the factory setup. I may go to a mid 90s Dodge full-size van bumper. I shd have it back and going in about 2 months. Thanks again for the well wishes. Posted via Mobile Device

07-19-2013, 10:40 AM	#11
FetchMeAPepsi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Edmond, Ks Posts: 595	Re: Well - I wanted to paint it anyway... Bummer! Lesson learned though. Make sure to clear the way with eyeballs first lol. It doesn't look too bad thank goodness. Probably scared the poor lil' old lady to death. __________________ Step by steps: Remove primer to reveal original paint Rebuild a carburetor See My Build - Cecilia! Some people are like slinkys. Not worth much but funny as heck when pushed down stairs.

07-19-2013, 11:48 AM	#12
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,866	Re: Well - I wanted to paint it anyway... oops...sorry to see that. As long as everybody's ok. If that hood is in good condition in the rear corners, maybe part it out? Part out what you can. dont be too quick to throw it on the scrap heap. Someone else may want to exercise their body working skills. Cant wait to see it going again! Maybe a new color? ...lol

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07-19-2013, 04:53 PM	#16
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Well - I wanted to paint it anyway... I'm surprised you got damage that far up on the hood from the back of a civic. If you break it down, it looks very fixable to me. I'd go with a new fender just because its a paint to get the lines right when patching one. The hood can be seperated into two, and you should be able to hammer out the dents on the flat part of the hood with a hammer, dolly, and a few days of patience. I'd replace the lower hood skin, and since your already doing all the work, take the time to fill the split seam. I did it on my hood and its one of those "little" things that REALLY makes a difference when its said and done. Grill probably will need to be replaced imo. Truthfully I think the only really "Bad" parts to fix will be straightening and aligning the front cross bracing and getting it to fall back into place. PLEASE take a very careful look at the frame and be honest about the damage; it can be pulled straight or swapped for a new frame, just don't overlook it. I've seen fender bender cars never ride right again because the frame spec's were overlooked. If in doubt have a chassis shop see if its square (and not just per factory specs, which were loose at best). __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

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Narxoleptic Customs Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Blytheville/Bentonville, AR Posts: 393	Re: Well - I wanted to paint it anyway... Civic was drivable and I was very disappointed in the trucks sheetmetal Those are where my headlights hit... I was on the brakes real hard. Posted via Mobile Device

07-21-2013, 08:40 AM	#20
Narxoleptic Customs Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Blytheville/Bentonville, AR Posts: 393	Re: Well - I wanted to paint it anyway... Progress from last night. The grill is savable. I have a hood already. I need a fender and core support. I am probably going to go ahead and fill the seams on the hood and grill area. Posted via Mobile Device

07-21-2013, 09:58 AM	#21
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: Well - I wanted to paint it anyway... Is your truck a GMC or a chevy with a GMC grill? Just curious.. __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

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