Poor 56.. Open with CAUTION
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Poor 56.. Open with CAUTION
Found this while searching a salvage auction website. This one will be auctioned off (not to the public) on March 8 in Sacramento, CA.
(Was) a nice looking truck. Probably was out for a Sunday cruise when he was slammed by a red light runner. I would have tried to keep the salvage.
https://www.iaai-bid.com/vehicledetails.aspx?auctionid=3909182&itemid=42333 95
At least it's not a '51/'52.
Ilya
(Was) a nice looking truck. Probably was out for a Sunday cruise when he was slammed by a red light runner. I would have tried to keep the salvage.
https://www.iaai-bid.com/vehicledetails.aspx?auctionid=3909182&itemid=42333 95
At least it's not a '51/'52.
Ilya
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Originally Posted by Madathlon
oh man.. id be in tears..
This raises a good point for those that are in the building stages right now....put seatbelts in your trucks guys
I'm glad I put mine in.
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I can't begin to feel for the owner. I'm not sure if the frame was bent, but by the pictures, the damage isn't really to bad. Definitely needs sheetmetal, doors. Looks like the owner has a nice engine that came through the hood also. The interior is clean too.
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I am in tears.
I had someone ram into me in my 56' and it was totalled, nothing makes you want to cry more than seeing all your hard work go down the tubes.
Parts def look salvageable, I would love to see whts under that hood-
I had someone ram into me in my 56' and it was totalled, nothing makes you want to cry more than seeing all your hard work go down the tubes.
Parts def look salvageable, I would love to see whts under that hood-
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What a shame when someone's time and money go away like this. I actually heard it said once that ''It's a good thing that wasn't a new truck'' That kind of crap scares me to death but it makes me a lot more aware, especially when I drive my hot rod(s)
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That does suck, and I'll be that poor guy had a fight with the insurance company on the real value of the truck. Just a heads up, you guys might want to have a little chat with your insurance agent about this issue. I did, and we came to a good agreement on what they would pay me if the truck was stolen, burned up, wrecked, etc.
Gary
Gary
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I'm in the process of putting seat belts in my 55 right now.. after seeing this I feel better about drilling 1/2" holes in my floor 
51PanelMan.. If you bid on it and win it I got dibs on the bed/tailgate/fenders/chains
51PanelMan.. If you bid on it and win it I got dibs on the bed/tailgate/fenders/chains
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From: Valley Center, CA
Why isn't it for private partys to bid on? Is it only for dealers? I'm here in Sac and would love to rebuild that baby! On the matter of insurance, that's why I have Grundy. Predetermined replacement value. No haggling or arguments. Let me know where it's at. Maybe I can find a dealer to bid on it for me. 
Thanks, Jag
Let me know where it's at. Maybe I can find a dealer to bid on it for me. Thanks, Jag
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It would take some work, but the Olde Girl could be saved.
If someone did that to my "Wee Beastie" the Coroner would be hauling them off.
If someone did that to my "Wee Beastie" the Coroner would be hauling them off.
Last edited by Col Flashman; Mar 7, 2006 at 04:02 PM.