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Bradydz · 10-05-2012, 03:26 AM

I work at a truck stop in Oregon, and this truck came in on a tow truck.. before you ask, no the guy did not survive. He was going well over 80-100 miles an hour around a tight road with lots of curves, and as you can tell, trees. They had to use the jaws of life to get the roof off, to remove the body.
You can tell there was a lot of money put into this vehicle, I didn't get a good look at the motor because I had to be quick with pics, but I was told the motor got around "520" horsepower. That alone is worth more than my truck. I am just shocked to see such a nice truck like this, and local, be totaled.
I know it's not a 60-66 pickup, but it was still a nice truck..

Bradydz · 10-05-2012, 03:27 AM

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big_al_71 · 10-05-2012, 09:54 AM

Wow!! sad to hear someone dying and another classic to the crusher.

ZUBZ · 10-05-2012, 10:01 AM

Not a nice sight at all....

rambler · 10-05-2012, 02:33 PM

wow,, sorry to see this,,, what a loss of a nice truck and of course the life driving it...

61_FL_Apache · 10-05-2012, 07:44 PM

80-100? Nuff said!

61 son of a Gun · 10-05-2012, 08:36 PM

Really bummed out about this. This guy was one of us. I've met classic truck guys all over this country and a few from other countries on this site. We all have one thing in common, Classic TRUCKS .Not to mention all the friendships that have grown because of them. Vaya con dios friend

R.I.P Classic Brother .

67ChevyRedneck · 10-05-2012, 09:30 PM

I think that truck has been in classic trucks or similar magazine.

This is a sad reminder that we all need to be careful in these old rigs. They are not as safe as new vehicles.
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Bradydz · 10-05-2012, 11:29 PM

More info on it..
http://www.oregon.gov/osp/NEWSRL/Pag...odave_mp4.aspx
The man was only 35, the tow truck driver said he was a lot older, wow..
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PAWS 72 · 10-06-2012, 12:50 AM

Damn. I v'e seen bad wrecks but good lands.Sorry about the families loss and hope the passenger will be alrite.What a shame this is.

71swb4x4 · 10-06-2012, 01:19 AM

Another story on it, very sad

http://www.kpic.com/news/local/Drive...171574661.html

custom1970 · 10-06-2012, 08:41 PM

Wow, that's really sad. Sorry for his family.
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treveiger · 10-07-2012, 10:22 AM

That's a sad story... But at least he died doing what he loved. One thing to remember when driving like that is that it could be your last time... When ever I screwed around in any vehicle I understood that. But now I'm married and my wife does NOT like the stuff I use to do. Not a bad thing when seeing thing like this. To bad he didn't have a cage, he might of walked a way.
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68C15 · 10-10-2012, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I think that truck has been in classic trucks or similar magazine.

I think I remember that. such a sweet truck. dissapointing he died

I've been deep into the triple digits many times and thank God I am still around. I have way too much to live for now. I'm slow and steady and may not win the race but I will be there to finish

sethv · 10-12-2012, 02:17 AM

If any of his friends or family are on this board and reading this I am sorry for your loss, my condolences go out to you.

**RenoKeene** · 10-12-2012, 01:59 PM

Sucks...slow down, it aint worth it.
Had my 75 TA up to 175 on I40 in Tn ONCE, never again....

10-05-2012, 03:26 AM	#1
Bradydz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 119	Sad to see this.. I work at a truck stop in Oregon, and this truck came in on a tow truck.. before you ask, no the guy did not survive. He was going well over 80-100 miles an hour around a tight road with lots of curves, and as you can tell, trees. They had to use the jaws of life to get the roof off, to remove the body. You can tell there was a lot of money put into this vehicle, I didn't get a good look at the motor because I had to be quick with pics, but I was told the motor got around "520" horsepower. That alone is worth more than my truck. I am just shocked to see such a nice truck like this, and local, be totaled. I know it's not a 60-66 pickup, but it was still a nice truck.. Attached Images

10-05-2012, 03:27 AM	#2
Bradydz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 119	Re: Sad to see this.. More Attached Images

10-05-2012, 09:54 AM	#3
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Sad to see this.. Wow!! sad to hear someone dying and another classic to the crusher. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

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ZUBZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 354	Re: Sad to see this.. Not a nice sight at all.... __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ ZUBZ - C10 "GUS" - JOHANNESBURG, South Africa My 1970 C10 Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542560

10-05-2012, 02:33 PM	#5
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10-05-2012, 07:44 PM	#6
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Sad to see this.. 80-100? Nuff said! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

10-05-2012, 08:36 PM	#7
61 son of a Gun Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Friggin Upstate NY. Posts: 60	Re: Sad to see this.. Really bummed out about this. This guy was one of us. I've met classic truck guys all over this country and a few from other countries on this site. We all have one thing in common, Classic TRUCKS .Not to mention all the friendships that have grown because of them. Vaya con dios friend R.I.P Classic Brother . __________________ Hey, how exactly is a rainbow made? How exactly does the sun set? How exactly does the posi-trac rear end on a Plymouth work? It just does.

10-05-2012, 09:30 PM	#8
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Sad to see this.. I think that truck has been in classic trucks or similar magazine. This is a sad reminder that we all need to be careful in these old rigs. They are not as safe as new vehicles. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-05-2012, 11:29 PM	#9
Bradydz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 119	Re: Sad to see this.. More info on it.. http://www.oregon.gov/osp/NEWSRL/Pag...odave_mp4.aspx The man was only 35, the tow truck driver said he was a lot older, wow.. Posted via Mobile Device

10-06-2012, 12:50 AM	#10
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,471	Re: Sad to see this.. Damn. I v'e seen bad wrecks but good lands.Sorry about the families loss and hope the passenger will be alrite.What a shame this is.

10-06-2012, 01:19 AM	#11
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Sad to see this.. Another story on it, very sad http://www.kpic.com/news/local/Drive...171574661.html __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

10-06-2012, 08:41 PM	#12
custom1970 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 467	Re: Sad to see this.. Wow, that's really sad. Sorry for his family. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 CST LB Fleetside, 402 BB, PS, PB,AC 1968 Firebird 400 conv. 1965 Chris Craft 17' wood ski boat (SN #0001)

10-07-2012, 10:22 AM	#13
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Sad to see this.. That's a sad story... But at least he died doing what he loved. One thing to remember when driving like that is that it could be your last time... When ever I screwed around in any vehicle I understood that. But now I'm married and my wife does NOT like the stuff I use to do. Not a bad thing when seeing thing like this. To bad he didn't have a cage, he might of walked a way. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

10-12-2012, 02:17 AM	#15
sethv Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bradford, PA Posts: 395	Re: Sad to see this.. If any of his friends or family are on this board and reading this I am sorry for your loss, my condolences go out to you. __________________ 1981 K10 Scottsdale 305 ci \| TH350 \| NP208 \| 60k miles

10-12-2012, 01:59 PM	#16
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Sad to see this.. Sucks...slow down, it aint worth it. Had my 75 TA up to 175 on I40 in Tn ONCE, never again.... __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394



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