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Highsider · 10-13-2013, 04:39 PM

Bambi's Mom wasn't too smart and she weighed 240#.

**G&R's57GMC** · 10-13-2013, 04:58 PM

Dang Deer J Walkers !! I hate when that happens !

Well this gives you an excuse to paint the whole truck.

lowrodderchev · 10-13-2013, 05:29 PM

man that sucks

did ya at least make it to the show?

OrrieG · 10-13-2013, 06:02 PM

Ouch, be glad it was the truck and not a shorter small car or MC. I have friends that got pretty messed up (car, deer thru windshield) and had over a year of surgery and pt just to walk again (MC hit at 65 mph, luckily he was with a bunch of guys or he would have died).

8LUG · 10-13-2013, 06:12 PM

sorry about that!

Highsider · 10-13-2013, 07:52 PM

Thanks for the good advice and sympathy!
Even though the Sheriff said, "Go ahead to the show. I think you have used up the bad luck, today", I headed home.

I pulled the fender back from the tire and was worried about the rubbing. I had just gone about ten miles from home, when it happened.

Highsider · 10-13-2013, 07:56 PM

Orrie is right, but I still got hoof marks on the front edge of the roof and a slight flattened spot on the roof over the passenger area.

Panelman55 · 10-13-2013, 08:38 PM

Dude that stinks. Deer belong between the beans and the gravy, not the bumper and the door. Glad you were Okay trucks are rebuildable.

Panelman55

lowrodderchev · 10-13-2013, 10:36 PM

so BBQ tonight right?

fabguy · 10-13-2013, 11:07 PM

Oh man sorry to hear about your panel. Looks like it may have been 2 of them.

I am in for a BBQ also

**mr48chev** · 10-13-2013, 11:08 PM

Ouch, that isn't going to rub out this time.

At least it looks like most of the damage is an unbolt and bolt on thing with the hood and fender. I think I'd push that spot on the roof up with a porta power while working the spot that is going to need working between it and the corner depending on how much bondo is around the sun roof opening.

**arturo7** · 10-13-2013, 11:28 PM

Man, that sucks. Glad you're OK.

Is that a sun roof?

iowaboynca · 10-13-2013, 11:56 PM

gotta love those corn fed deer back in iowa! (grew up in Bellevue and went to ISU).
I found this to hopefully lift your spirits.

http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CI8UPHMzZm8

Highsider · 10-14-2013, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

Ouch, that isn't going to rub out this time.

At least it looks like most of the damage is an unbolt and bolt on thing with the hood and fender. I think I'd push that spot on the roof up with a porta power while working the spot that is going to need working between it and the corner depending on how much bondo is around the sun roof opening.

I think now is the time for a different roof. I have never liked the Porsche 944 moon roof and some butcher cut open the rear roof for a 14" rv crank-up vent, then spot welded a patch piece in and smeared bondo over it.
I found a slightly dented, but intact roof, on a junked '59, so it may be time to cut off the old roof off my '57.

That will work, right? Getting my (special to me) stock and semi-dark tinted windshield back in place would be my only concern.

I am sorta nervous about dealing with the inevitable insurance adjuster.

_Ogre · 10-14-2013, 12:56 PM

that sucks big time highsider. hopefully the cab isn't warped so you can replace the fender and hood.
also hope you have the right insurance and it's up to date.

Highsider · 10-14-2013, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by _Ogre

that sucks big time highsider. hopefully the cab isn't warped so you can replace the fender and hood.
also hope you have the right insurance and it's up to date.

I emailed my agent and he filed the claim before I even had time to call him.
I only have to get one estimate, so I will head toward a local hot rod shop.

I am having it aligned right now. I had it done about 300 miles ago and it has been driving perfectly. I think the doe hit the wheel pretty hard and it felt "funny" driving home.

**425HP409** · 10-14-2013, 03:43 PM

You would think that those deer would cross where the signs are.........

Sorry about your truck. I had a hail incident to one of my trucks, and JC Taylor paid off nicely, no questions asked. I got an estimate from my body shop, sent in some photos, and had a check in the mail a few days later.

OrrieG · 10-14-2013, 05:24 PM

regarding the roof replacement, I would not mess with the the top of the windshield frame and area above the doors. You can cut and weld it back from the front and just above the drip channel and not mess up the glass or door alignment. Also avoids having to weld and align the inner panels too. Your body guy might just also want to do two strips drip rail to drip rail at the offending roof openings. Find a Porsche guy that needs the moon-roof and the work is paid for!

Highsider · 10-14-2013, 07:37 PM

Orrie- I would like to leave my sweet windshield area alone. It is perfect, at this point.
I will use your suggestion and run the idea by the body shop manager. BTW, I have to drive 30-miles (or more) any direction to find a quality hot rod body shop.
The estimate got postponed as my mechanic couldn't get to my alignment.

1project2many · 10-14-2013, 11:41 PM

Sorry to see that one. Glad you're ok at least. Be happy you don't have moose to contend with. 700 lbs or more at windshield height does a number on any vehicle.

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You would think that those deer would cross where the signs are.........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CI8UPHMzZm8
Donna the deer lady.

**mr48chev** · 10-15-2013, 01:03 AM

it does look like it's time to change the roof. I'd have to hunt down the story or thread but more than one guy has replaced most of the roof using the donor roof as a really large patch. They usually trim it so that they are welding on the radius of the curve on the outer part of the roof to help cut down on warping and to be able to reach it to hammer weld it.

55dude · 11-03-2013, 08:56 AM

replacing the roof becomes a nightmare so it you can find a good skin just replace the damaged area. try and find somebody in your area or you might want to sign up for a weekend metal working class like the ones Gene Winfield puts on. Bet you would meet someone there that has the skill to repair your roof.

Highsider · 11-03-2013, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 55dude

replacing the roof becomes a nightmare so it you can find a good skin just replace the damaged area. try and find somebody in your area or you might want to sign up for a weekend metal working class like the ones Gene Winfield puts on. Bet you would meet someone there that has the skill to repair your roof.

I am becoming convinced to find a donor roof and do sectional roof repairs. I found a donor roof about 200 miles from me, if it is still available.
Monday I will visit one of the top body shops and see what they say. I will update you'all tomorrow evening.
Thanks all, for the sympathy and input.

Zach B · 11-03-2013, 11:06 AM

My grandfather hit a dear Thursday (his 4th one) and I almost hit one that same morning. Neither of us were in our restoration vehicles but seen this makes you think things can get worse. Glad to see your truck is not totaled.

OrrieG · 11-03-2013, 05:14 PM

Or you could turn it into a roadster panel with at soft top...8^))

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lowrodderchev Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: visalia ca Posts: 1,480	Re: Heading to the car show, I met this deer... man that sucks did ya at least make it to the show?

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OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Heading to the car show, I met this deer... Ouch, be glad it was the truck and not a shorter small car or MC. I have friends that got pretty messed up (car, deer thru windshield) and had over a year of surgery and pt just to walk again (MC hit at 65 mph, luckily he was with a bunch of guys or he would have died). __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

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Highsider Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 944	Re: Heading to the car show, I met this deer... Thanks for the good advice and sympathy! Even though the Sheriff said, "Go ahead to the show. I think you have used up the bad luck, today", I headed home. I pulled the fender back from the tire and was worried about the rubbing. I had just gone about ten miles from home, when it happened. __________________ Jimi J from I-Oh-Way '57 Panel 3105 Met this deer... Roof Swap on my Panel Jim's Bread Truck

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Highsider Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 944	Re: Heading to the car show, I met this deer... Orrie is right, but I still got hoof marks on the front edge of the roof and a slight flattened spot on the roof over the passenger area. __________________ Jimi J from I-Oh-Way '57 Panel 3105 Met this deer... Roof Swap on my Panel Jim's Bread Truck Last edited by Highsider; 10-14-2013 at 01:05 PM.

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Panelman55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winston, Ga. Posts: 240	Re: Heading to the car show, I met this deer... Dude that stinks. Deer belong between the beans and the gravy, not the bumper and the door. Glad you were Okay trucks are rebuildable. Panelman55 __________________ In God We trust!!!

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lowrodderchev Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: visalia ca Posts: 1,480	Re: Heading to the car show, I met this deer... so BBQ tonight right?

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fabguy Elev8r Man Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 835	Re: Heading to the car show, I met this deer... Oh man sorry to hear about your panel. Looks like it may have been 2 of them. I am in for a BBQ also __________________ 1955.2 C4 Carry-all / Suburban ---> 55.2 Build Thread!! 1958 Fleetside SWB ---> 58 Fleetside Build thread 1939 2 door sedan *My F.B. project page.*

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mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: Heading to the car show, I met this deer... Ouch, that isn't going to rub out this time. At least it looks like most of the damage is an unbolt and bolt on thing with the hood and fender. I think I'd push that spot on the roof up with a porta power while working the spot that is going to need working between it and the corner depending on how much bondo is around the sun roof opening. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

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OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Heading to the car show, I met this deer... regarding the roof replacement, I would not mess with the the top of the windshield frame and area above the doors. You can cut and weld it back from the front and just above the drip channel and not mess up the glass or door alignment. Also avoids having to weld and align the inner panels too. Your body guy might just also want to do two strips drip rail to drip rail at the offending roof openings. Find a Porsche guy that needs the moon-roof and the work is paid for! __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project



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10-14-2013, 07:37 PM	#19
Highsider Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 944	Re: Heading to the car show, I met this deer... Orrie- I would like to leave my sweet windshield area alone. It is perfect, at this point. I will use your suggestion and run the idea by the body shop manager. BTW, I have to drive 30-miles (or more) any direction to find a quality hot rod body shop. The estimate got postponed as my mechanic couldn't get to my alignment. __________________ Jimi J from I-Oh-Way '57 Panel 3105 Met this deer... Roof Swap on my Panel Jim's Bread Truck

10-15-2013, 01:03 AM	#21
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: Heading to the car show, I met this deer... it does look like it's time to change the roof. I'd have to hunt down the story or thread but more than one guy has replaced most of the roof using the donor roof as a really large patch. They usually trim it so that they are welding on the radius of the curve on the outer part of the roof to help cut down on warping and to be able to reach it to hammer weld it. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

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55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: Heading to the car show, I met this deer... replacing the roof becomes a nightmare so it you can find a good skin just replace the damaged area. try and find somebody in your area or you might want to sign up for a weekend metal working class like the ones Gene Winfield puts on. Bet you would meet someone there that has the skill to repair your roof.

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Zach B Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: El Dorado Springs Missouri Posts: 246	Re: Heading to the car show, I met this deer... My grandfather hit a dear Thursday (his 4th one) and I almost hit one that same morning. Neither of us were in our restoration vehicles but seen this makes you think things can get worse. Glad to see your truck is not totaled.

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OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Heading to the car show, I met this deer... Or you could turn it into a roadster panel with at soft top...8^)) __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

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