Driving home for Thanksgiving yesterday from school, I-84 was iced up pretty bad. Where this happened there were bad ruts in the ice. A rut caught the light rear end and threw me sideways, then the front tires got in the other lane on dry pavement and it went into the left concrete barrier. Left tire climbed up the barrier and almost went over it, putting 45 feet of rubber marks on the concrete. Then, with the left side up and sliding sideways to the right, I hit dry pavement and it went over, sliding on its side to the right side of the highway. Quite a ride, but luckily I was not hurt (other than some sore muscles) and nobody else was involved. The person directly behind me was more worked up than me, I was pretty calm and just disappointed. They helped hold the door open (heavy!) while I climbed out the top. Thankfully nobody else was involved.

Not sure if I'll rebuild it again this time. I bought it wrecked 3 years ago and rebuilt it, then last summer someone ran a stop sign and I T-boned them and rebuilt it again, this time it might be too far gone. The only good body parts are the left doors, rear window, tailgate, and rear bumper. Also, no collision insurance, so this is all out of pocket

Not the way I like seeing it.


Luckily it was brought home by another Ford This is the same way it came home when I bought it 3 years ago, dad's crew cab did the towing.


Concrete barrier did a number on the bumper and frame.


Don't worry, that's ATF, not gore. Either the trans vent or power steering reservoir leaked while it was on it's side.


Roof buckled, definitely needs a cab this time.

 

Ouch! Glad you're OK.

 

Sorry to here about your truck.I am also glad to here you werent hurt just some sorness.It is a shame because that was one sharp truck.

 

Wow...that looks like it was quite a ride.

Glad to hear you're okay!

If you don't fix it, would any of the front running gear work for your '08? I know the steering and suspension is different, but I think the axle is the same outside of the mounting hardware.

 

Sorry Bro, I guess 3 times is a charm, start on the 08'!! good luck

 

Damn...glad you all are OK.

 

That totaly sucks, another accident just after the last one.
My question, how did the interior of truck/safetly belt do to keep you safe?
I always worry about something like this happening when winter weather comes.

 

Man you are rough on that thing!


Glad your ok!!!

 

Man, I'm tired of seeing that truck torn up!
Glad your not hurt.

If you decide to part it out please PM me, there are a few small things I can't find for mine.

 

Thanks all. Haven't decided yet whether to rebuild or part out, probably will come out about the same both ways without any insurance help. I was completely okay after the accident, and surprisingly more calm than the people that were behind me, they were almost hysterical. After it stopped moving, I was in perfect driving position, but sideways. Airbag didn't deploy because it wasn't a strong frontal impact. Seat belt was TIGHT and held me in place, and my weight was supported by the fold down center console. All I have today are some sore/tight neck and upper back muscles, but I think I was worse after the first day I tried snowboarding

 

That sucks man, I'm sorry to hear that. I wouldn't fix it again either, the damn thing must be cursed!

 

That sucks. Glad you are ok. It's a heads-up for us all to keep weight in the back of our trucks during the winter especially. I always keep over 400 pounds back there year round. It helps traction in the rain also.

 

Glad you didn't get hurt, If you don't rebuild it I see in your sig you have an 08 project already might as well go head in to that one.

 

Yeah, it'll take less work to finish the '08, so that will come first.

 

wow...glad nobody was hurt.