R.I.P/ Fingers Crossed

[wesjones]

Well folks....it finally happened. After all the hours and $ I put into the darn truck I lost control in the snow yesterday on the Tappan Zee bridge. Slammed into the guardrail. Entire front end is ****** and probably has some engine damage. Not expecting any insurance help for repair, its probably totaled.

Bummer!!!! At least I'm ok and so one else was even hit...

[NCF250]

Sorry to hear that, good thing is you are ok!!

[symbols]

Well that sucks but your right about being ok

[nboeger4]

ya that does suck. i would hate to loose my truck. but theres a lot of trucks selling for cheap so maybe you can come out ahead.

[icysmooth]

Glad you're ok,Do you think you damaged the front of the frame as well?

[Fleet2904]

The Tappan Zee bridge the other day in the snow sucked.. i almost had the same thing happen to me..

[mick883]

sorry to hear that. Glad you are ok.

bright side is that maybe if they total it, you can part it out and make some money. I would be interested in some things if you do (mirrors).

These trucks can be rebulit or bought, a life can't. Just remember that.

[jethro]

that stinks bud sorry to hear that why wont your ins help you out??

[M4K3H808]

sorry for the lose keeping fingers crossed

[wesjones]

It may not actually be totaled.....hopefully insurance will just pay for the damage.

Heres my assesment.
1) Whole front clip is gone, hood, fenders, bumper....all need replacement.
2) There is some minor engine work. It was still running after the accident but making a clicking sound like the fan got pushed into the radiator....then started to overheat.
3) The steering rack need major adjustment and probably some new parts....one side wound up way out of camber and when I drove it off the bridge the wheel was upside down when I was driving straight.

I think I'll probably make out ok (knock on wood).....my only worry is that they assess the truck as an XL (which it is technically) and dont pay for the chrome bumper, grille, harley headlights, etc.

We shall see.....