lost my 56
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From: NC
lost my 56
On July 18 , on my way home from work at 6:20 PM another driver
crossed over into my lane and we hit head-on. My 500 Caddy powered '56 F100 was destroyed. I suffered a broken pelvis and many bruises and cuts. I had to have several stitches on my chin and several inside my mouth. I am now at home after some time in two different hospitals. I guess the engine , trans, and rearend from the truck will go into the '56 panel truck I have. It will be a while before I am able to do any work on it. The ortho doctor says I can put NO weight on my left leg for 2 more months. I will post some pics when I figure out how to do it with my new phone.
crossed over into my lane and we hit head-on. My 500 Caddy powered '56 F100 was destroyed. I suffered a broken pelvis and many bruises and cuts. I had to have several stitches on my chin and several inside my mouth. I am now at home after some time in two different hospitals. I guess the engine , trans, and rearend from the truck will go into the '56 panel truck I have. It will be a while before I am able to do any work on it. The ortho doctor says I can put NO weight on my left leg for 2 more months. I will post some pics when I figure out how to do it with my new phone.
Logistics Pro
Joined: May 2010
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From: Austin
Hey Thom,
That's tough news about your truck but glad you made it
through. Hospitals are so depressing... I always tend to do things before I'm
supposed to & it usually doesn't go well. Heal up & rest...it's nice to be home.
Post a pic of your new project when you get a chance.. always looking forward.
Ben in Austin
1950 F1
That's tough news about your truck but glad you made it
through. Hospitals are so depressing... I always tend to do things before I'm
supposed to & it usually doesn't go well. Heal up & rest...it's nice to be home.
Post a pic of your new project when you get a chance.. always looking forward.
Ben in Austin
1950 F1
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From: Brentwood, TN
YEOW...so sorry to hear about your accident. Good luck with your rehabilitation, I know from past accidents that I have had that the healing process can drag on for some time. Hope you have a rapid recovery and are back in the saddle again real soon.
old and in the way
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From: Lovely Hueytown Alabama
Wow Thom... sorry to hear about the accident and the truck. Concentrate on getting YOUR bodywork done and it heals properly, there will be time later to start another adventure in truckbuilding... Praying for quick healing and complete recovery...
john
john
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From: Southern SC.
Thom - Get well soon - It sounds like you are a lucky guy to be here. If you can say anything good about something like this is - at least you have a spare truck! And you get to work on it! Listen to the docs - I know from experience what happens when you don't and think you are OK to go back doing things you shouldn't.
Hotshot
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From: SE Wisc. (the Rust Belt)
Bad to hear about your truck but to hear you're still,with us.
I worry about this every time I take the old truck out. Some people are nutty drivers. For some reason it seems like they see an old truck and they have to pull out in front of it. I guess most don't realize I have more iron in my front bumper than they have in their entire vehicle and they are going to get hurt real bad if we connect. I've had to lock up my brakes more than a few times. Makes you very aware of what others are doing on the road in front of you.
Good luck on your recovery.
I worry about this every time I take the old truck out. Some people are nutty drivers. For some reason it seems like they see an old truck and they have to pull out in front of it. I guess most don't realize I have more iron in my front bumper than they have in their entire vehicle and they are going to get hurt real bad if we connect. I've had to lock up my brakes more than a few times. Makes you very aware of what others are doing on the road in front of you.
Good luck on your recovery.
Cargo Master
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Alberta Canada
Take time to mend
Sorry to hear of your accident but glad you are healing.
You can take time to plan your next project and start when you are healthy enough.
You can take time to plan your next project and start when you are healthy enough.
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Glad to hear your are going to be fine even though laid up for awhile to heal. Sorry you lost your truck as sad as that is. It can be replaced whereas you can't..Sit back and follow docs orders ,take the time to plan your next build..
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From: Houston
Glad to hear that you survived the head on! Good luck with your recovery. Sad about your truck and all the hours you must have put into it. No amount of money can replace it, but your health is much more important. Take care and keep thinking about the panel truck instead of the destroyed one, always try to stay positive!
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From: Prescott, AZ
Glad to hear you are recovering. One of the consequences of growing older is the time it takes our bodies to heal. Take it slow and keep a positive attitude.
I currently do not have seat belts in my ’56. A three point harness requires some metal fabrication skills. I may do that in the future.
Having a metal dash and no crumble zones, air bags, or collapsible steering column to name a few, we are in jeopardy while driving our antiques. Good driving habits help but there is little we can do for other people’s mistakes.
Get well soon.
I currently do not have seat belts in my ’56. A three point harness requires some metal fabrication skills. I may do that in the future.
Having a metal dash and no crumble zones, air bags, or collapsible steering column to name a few, we are in jeopardy while driving our antiques. Good driving habits help but there is little we can do for other people’s mistakes.
Get well soon.
Lead Driver
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From: Brentwood, TN
When you feel up to it I would love to see some photos of the truck and hear more about the accident. There have been posts on this forum about truck safety and what could be done to improve it. Having a firsthand account from a driver of a truck involved in such a devastating accident would go a long way to settle some hypothetical discussions on the topic. Hoping for a speedy recovery for you...
Fleet Owner
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From: NM
When you feel up to it I would love to see some photos of the truck and hear more about the accident. There have been posts on this forum about truck safety and what could be done to improve it. Having a firsthand account from a driver of a truck involved in such a devastating accident would go a long way to settle some hypothetical discussions on the topic. Hoping for a speedy recovery for you...
Logistics Pro
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From: u-rah-rah Wisconsin
Sorry to hear about your truck - glad to know that you came out alive and are on the mend. Cross-over accidents are among the most frightening to see. i can't imagine experiencing one.
Heal well and don't stop dreaming about the the next build.
Heal well and don't stop dreaming about the the next build.