That is awful. So sorry.

 

That is true! Good thing no one was hurt!

 

While it feels dirty to see all that Dodge stuff infecting a Ford, the build was pretty awesome and it really sucks about the collision. That's always been my greatest fear when building up my rigs is that some yahoo will undo all my hard work and the insurance will not come close to covering it all.

 

Yea it is a little difficult to explain to the insurance agency that I didn't by anything except for a few parts, such as the differential, and that everything else was built by me so I only paid for materials. Like the fuel tank for example, I'm gonna pressure test it to make sure it still seals but regardless it recieved damage. It's just I only paid 140 in materials rather than several hundred to have someone else do it.

 

I wonder if you could get a customs shop to look it over and submit an estimate?

 

Yeah im sure it's hard for the insurance company to find a vehicle to compare it too, since there are none. Glad everyone is okay. Sure is a bummer though...

 

Damn, I can't even begin to fathom how much that sucks.

 

I like your build, and your attitude, there would be some people that would have handled that accident differently but your mind set is right! Still cant wait to see the end result! Glad no one was hurt and good luck with the build. keep up the good work!

 

That really sucks. Sorry this happened to you. Was he drunk!!?? Did he get arrested?

 

Jay...I am not a regular participant in this forum, but I discovered your thread tonight and was so fascinated by your project, and your determination, capabilities and attitude, I couldn't stop reading, page by page, post by post. And then, your latest posts with the accident damage...I nearly fell backward out of my chair!! Absolutely heartbreaking. I think I am suffering more emotionally than you are! Anyway, I am glad you and others are all right. You, on many fronts, are an inspiration. Hang in there (I can see you will)!!!

Ken

 

made me cry.......

 

Man, that's terrible.
It's difficult for anyone who hasn't put their heart and effort into something to understand the disappointment.
But greatfully no-one hurt.

would love to see the follow up on your progress.

 

Saw a quick post on this on the 73-79 group on FaceBook - what a bummer!

As others have said your attitude about it is great though. Better than mine would be for sure!

For the insurance deal - the only way to REALLY be covered for a vehicle as custom as this is to do an "agreed value" type policy where you either tell them "my vehicle is worth $xx,xxx" and you pay a policy for a vehicle worth that much, or you have an appraisal done of the vehicle & pay for a vehicle worth what the appraisal says. Either way it'll cost more each month for sure, but you'll actually get back some of what you put into it that way.

This is what I will be doing on my crew when it's done.

 

Alright ladies and gentlemen, I'm back. I thought about making a second thread but this is still me building the same truck so I figure a continuation of this thread is fitting. Anywho, as you read the truck was damaged in the move. I haven't been able to work on it the past few months because my new job has me in Houston and my truck was at my families house a few hours north. But now my wife and I are settled down in the new house and I finally got my truck down here with me.

In the past few weeks I have been making a little progress but slowly, just because it really blows having to do all this over again. I procured a replacement axle and swapped the differentials, (mine had the traclok), and the gears just to ensure the gears matched what was up front. I still have yet to button everything up on the rear because I need to order a new crush sleeve and pinion nut. Then I can go ahead and set my backlash.

I finished taking everything off of the frame. I removed the bed a week ago then the front end, and finally the cab. Just yesterday I finished getting the engine and trans off the frame. I have a bone to pick with this new garage because I'm not able to get the engine in the garage because of a few ledges in the concrete that won't allow the casters on the cherry picker to roll up. It doesn't help that the casters are starting to bend from a few lifts that were probably a little too heavy.

Anyway now I'm at the point where I need to start designing my new frame. I want to use two inch Chromoly tubing and keep it simple and straight forward. I still have alot of studying to do and wouldn't mind talking with a few fab shops to get an idea of anything I should keep in mind when building a new frame. I'll post a few pictures when I get a chance.

 

so glad to hear you are continuing with her and so glad to have you back keep up your good work and good luck.... as for ledges in the concrete get a bag of quickrete and make the ledges into ramps....... again we are glad your back