Wrecked and Turned!

[Frogger]

Hey guys i wrecked my truck the other day and i am looking for some advise i personally don't think it is totaled but i am no body man. the bags didn't come out but the pasenger sid is really messed up and for some odd reason the fan shroud is broken but nothing else is out of place under hood my camera ran out of memory half way through the picture taking of it so this is all i have to give keep in mind i will be gone monday evening to go to basic and i will not be taking care of my baby my mother has offered her services while i am gone to get it fixed, though i love her of course she is not as picky as me about my truck!

the one nice pic is from a week before (last time it got a bath)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/th_wreck015.jpg (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/wreck015.jpg)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/th_wreck016.jpg (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/wreck016.jpg)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/th_wreck017.jpg (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/wreck017.jpg)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/th_wreck014.jpg (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/wreck014.jpg)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/th_wreck012.jpg (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/wreck012.jpg)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/th_wreck011.jpg (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/wreck011.jpg)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/th_wreck010.jpg (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/wreck010.jpg)

[Frogger]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/th_wreck009.jpg (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/wreck009.jpg)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/th_wreck008.jpg (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/wreck008.jpg)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/th_wreck004.jpg (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/wreck004.jpg)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/th_wreck003.jpg (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/wreck003.jpg)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/th_wreck002.jpg (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/wreck002.jpg)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/th_wreck001.jpg (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/wreck001.jpg)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/th_truck004_edited.jpg (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/truck004_edited.jpg)

oh ya the only reason that the windsheild is smashed is b/c my friend that i was taking home freaked out and couldn't get out of the truck so i smashed it by punching it the fire fighters wiped the blood off the hood too it looks like!

[Sparky2263]

If that ain't totalled, I'll be surprised.

[T Man]

Dude, If it is. I want you wheels. Sorry to hack at your baby like that.

How the hell did that happen? Im pretty sure it wont buff out.

[Frogger]

you seriously think it will be totaled??? if i may ask why?


there are only 2 wheels that can be used the pasenger side 2 are done for

keep in mind this truck was in good condition and is a low milage vehicle 2003 with only 32000 on it and still has warranty till the end of the year

[j894]

who knows looks like a bunch of damage to the cab
and bed. Is the frame bent?

what happened? looks like u got side-swiped

[Frogger]

was going down a steep hill fighting with friend about something and not paying attn to my speed and at the bottom of the hill there is a sharp left turn and i was going way too fast to take it when i turned the back tires lost grip and the rear end started to fish tail so i try to correct it and did so just a little to much then i over corrected again after hitting a dirt enbankment (SP?) and the truck then layed down the passenger side i was on 2 wheels for a second there before landing on the side and grinding to a stop! the tow truck driver said i was leaking all kinds of stuff red (trans) green (have no clue dex a cool is orange) and black liquids from the bottom of truck the driver side is not damaged at all except for a few scratches and a dent from climbing out of the truck while it was on its side

looking at the before and after is almost enough to make any of us cry here at s-10 planet

[KRUZER1]

damn man that really sucks, good luck at basic, where are you going?

[Joker2040]

My front end was destroyed... the frame wasn't bent... but it was totalled... Got a Jetta now.

[nomaboy]

:weeping_1

[Maxx]

4.3L auto / standard ??? if your gonna part out let us know. My Jimmy is gonna need a heart transplant soon.

[Sparky2263]

It looks like a minimum of $4500 upwards to $7000. That's total territory.

[Frogger]

lacklyn afb for basic shepperd and charelston for mos training or a school which ever term you use


its a 2003 zq8 with 32000 on it 4.3l auto power everything gray int

no offense sparky but i hope your wrong god do i hope your wrong

and if they do total it out depending on the frame i will try to buy it back and do something with it. although she is wrecked its still way to pristine of a truck just to trash most importantly its an 03 the last great year of the s-10 just to hard to throw it away. on a side note my bud is already trying to sell me his s-10 i don't want his but if any one is intrested in a 2003 zq8 red ext dark gray int auto trans power locks manual window and its a 4.3l with about 70000 on it let me know i believe he is asking 15000 which is way to much with that milage i think

[Badco]

Dude, If it is. I want you wheels. Sorry to hack at your baby like that.

How the hell did that happen? Im pretty sure it wont buff out.


As the older brother, I lay claim to the wheels!!

Seriously though, that sucks. It was a pretty truck. I'll have to try and handle the insurance for him since he leaves Monday. I'll hopefully be able to help convince them to fix it. We'll have to see. Not sure how State Farm (Snake Farm) will handle it. :eek:

[Frogger]

bah cmon as my bother you should know i don't have state farm damnit i have Nationwide!

and he does know 1st hand how nice the truck was and hopefully can be again!

[T Man]

As the older brother, I lay claim to the wheels!!

Seriously though, that sucks. It was a pretty truck. I'll have to try and handle the insurance for him since he leaves Monday. I'll hopefully be able to help convince them to fix it. We'll have to see. Not sure how State Farm (Snake Farm) will handle it. :eek:



Thats bull****, you cant get grandfathered (or big brothered) into this ****, back of the line buddy. :)

[KRUZER1]

haha ironically this is the "exterior show and shine" section. sorry to kick while your down man, but thats kinda funny

[Frogger]

Exterior, Show and Shine (http://www.s10planet.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=174)
Questions and information on all types of exterior-related topics: body work, badging, graphics, etc. Wash, wax, detail and general body maintainance tips, tricks and questions go here


:rolleyes:

[T Man]

Exterior, Show and Shine (http://www.s10planet.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=174)
Questions and information on all types of exterior-related topics: body work, badging, graphics, etc. Wash, wax, detail and general body maintainance tips, tricks and questions go here


:rolleyes:



Ha ha ha ha, irony?

[Frogger]

lol not really since it does say body work except the title of the blog is the only ironic thing but then its description says "Questions and information on all types"....................... so i suppose its however you look at it :D

[Sparky2263]

Guess we could start a "My s**t got f***ed up" section.

Seems to be a plague lately.

[Frogger]

lol or a forum within the forum "Post here for help with your wreck" "Post here for help making your truck look better" or something like that

[T Man]

Put a done stamp in this one. Created a new forum WRECKED RIDES. Guess who was the first one in there? YOU FROGGER!! Congratualtions. Already moved your post.

[Sparky2263]

This oughtta be good........

[Frogger]

lol i feel so over joyed gee it almost makes me for get about my truck

wait no it doesn't

on another note a friends dad who is some kind of guru on wrecks looked at my pics and where it happened and came to the conclusion that the only reason it turned on its side is because of the speed i was traveling and the back right wheel caught the pavement at that speed and the force of it all caused it to turn(if you look back at the pics you will see a HUGE indention in the wheel) he said it was basicall like tossing an anchor out and it catching a nice big rock ot something to that extent

but any way thanks for the new blog i feel so honored

[Sparky2263]

Hey, we aim to please around here! ;)

[Badco]

Thats bull****, you cant get grandfathered (or big brothered) into this ****, back of the line buddy. :)


I just jumped the line. MUAHAHA! :mischievo

I'm really thinking that they will total out this one. When the insurance guy calls, I'll do what I can to talk them into fixing it.

[Badco]

I'll be damned. The insurance company is going to fix it.

[Sparky2263]

Dayum!

[T Man]

Holy cow!

[Badco]

I'm sure he'll be happy when he finds out.

They quoted total repairs @ $8,000.


I am REALLY surprised they didn't just total his truck out.

[fastSdime]

WOW don't mean to bring this back from the dead. But being a body man I wouldn't touch that unless I bought it as a rebuilder for myself. I take it the frame has to be in almost perfect shape for them to say yes. In most roll overs there is no frame damage or very little at one end of the frame. But that is a lot of damage on a S10 to fix. They wanted to total my 96 in 99 with only 36000 miles on it for 3700 in a front end collision.. If i wouldn't have offered to do it myself they would have.

[Badco]

Like I said, I was surprised they went ahead and decided to fix it. everything seems like it is going to go smoothly too. Found out the body guy fixing it knows my mom really well. She knows EVERYBODY it seems, or at least everyone who comes into her store (she's a manager for Advance Auto....can you say DISCOUNT on parts!!). She was talking to him and he was telling her about the s10 he'll be working on and everything went from there.
Still $8000+ is really shocking for the insurance to pay out on. I bet ya my brother will be raped on his premiums now.

[fastSdime]

How old is he? Prolly will be. Can't wait to see some pics of this thing. Anyway you can get progress pics while they are workin on it?

[Badco]

I may be able to. I don't know the guy too well but I don't think he would mind me stopping by to check out the progress.

He's 22 this year. He'll feel the burn on his insurance bill.

[fastSdime]

Hey thanks for tryin to get pics.. Being a bodyman I like to see how other bodyman do big jobs like that.

Oh yea he will feel like someone raped him and didn't use lube or give a reach around..

[Badco]

No, they'll use lube. It'll have glass in it tho. :eek:

[fastSdime]

Man I don't think they are that mean..

[Badco]

I wasn't able to get pics as they finished it Friday and was picked up on Saturday. I didn't think it would have been done this quickly since they were told there was no rush to get it done. Everthing seems ok except for the front lights. There is a ±1" gap between the lights and the front quarter panel on the drivers side. On the passenger's side there isn't nearly that much. It seems to drive fine. I drove it from the dealership to his home. No shakes or shimmies. I'm sure when he gets back he'll be able to tell if something is wrong right away. One thing I am curious about is the turning radius. It seems to be a lot wider than what mine is. I drove it like I do mine and I damn near took out the mailbox at home making the turn into the driveway. I wasn't turning late or anything. The radius wasn't very tight. I have a tighter turning radius than he does. He has a ZQ8 suspension package where as I have the run of the mill s-dime suspension. I don't know if that would make a difference or not. I would assume that he would have a slightly better radius or at least the same as mine.


Nothing was reworked as far as the body goes. It was all replaced. Motor mounts were replaced too. That makes since cause it was thrown on its side.
I'll get some pics of the headlight gap in question and the rest of it for a good before and after comparison.

[fastSdime]

It has a different steerin box then yours does.

[Badco]

I figured as much but should the turning radius be worse than mine?????

[fastSdime]

From what I understand due to it being a quicker box it doesn't crank as far as our trucks due..

[Badco]

ok

[biggd1884]

so where are the pics of the after I didnt think that that thing was going to make it.

[Badco]

Damn I forgot about them. I'll get some posted.

[Frogger]

well since my lazy ass brother (jk) never got around to postin those pics of the truck supposidly fixed i will get them up after the next bath

[Frogger]

As promised here is the pics of the completed job!


http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/DSC00236.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/DSC00237.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/DSC00238.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/DSC00239.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/DSC00240.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/DSC00241.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/DSC00242.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/Bullafrog/DSC00243.jpg
if you can see the hump there please feel free to pass along any ideas to get rid of it.

[T10_Sport]

if you can see the hump there please feel free to pass along any ideas to get rid of it. IMO it doesn't look like it was aligned up right or wasn't pushed into place 100% when bolted back together. New parts or replacements don't always fit/align perfectly :confused:.

[T Man]

Fit and finish is one place some body men will cut corners in the final stages. You could shim the rear of the cowl under the bolt with a washer, or try to get to the front hold down and bend it a touch to get rid of the hump.

[biggd1884]

im with T man washers worked wonders with my hood it is fiberglass and a few washers got it lined up good.

[Frogger]

thanks guys i will look into that!

[SATAN'S RIDE 666]

i hate to see a nice truck writen off

[Frogger]

Hello agian all here at S10 Planet! well after many arguments with the body shop i have gone to my adjuster with my problems. and the insurance company is taking care of it i will drop off my truck either today or tommorrow and i will get back to you guys as soon as i get it back! later and thanks again

[Frogger]

Well i got the truck back and the major problems where taken care of. Though the hood and fender alignment is still not great it is much better now next time i wash and detail the truck i will post you guys some pics of it all! Until then later!