I am at a lost for words....

oldestof11 · 08-09-2007, 07:42 PM

I was driving to pick up my bro at his bosses house, a cattle farmer. There is a dirt road that is 1 lane, trees on either side. It has been raining lately. I picked up my bro yesterday and went down it. Nothing spectacular happened. So going to pick him up today, I left in 2wd like yesterday. I am in 3rd going about 20mph, up a muddy hill. It starts sliding toward the trees on the right hand side. I quickly trun to the left but to no avail. I run over a 6" diameter sapling, about 10-20 ft tall, then precede to hit the 2 FOOT diameter tree right behind it!

I hit it at about 10-15mph. After my head returned from the whiplash, the truck is still running. I jump out, run to the front of the truck and see antifreeze pouring out. I run to the truck back it up and shut the key off. Like a idiot, I stare at the dash wondering why the truck is running after I turn off the key. Then it hit me like I hit the tree, pull the cable. I did. I call my bro, and he said he is coming. I call my mom, ring-ring-ring-ring-voicemail. I try 2 other times after that only to get the same thing happen. By now I am hysterical, trying not to cry at the lost of the truck and feeling VERY helpless. I try my dads cell but it went straight to voicemail. Man, he has his phone off, I think. I call mom and finally get a answer, "CALL YOUR FATHER!! I am on the other line." WHOA! I call dad and get a answer. "Whats wrong?" He asked. "I hit a tree." "You had to take that dirt road, didn't you?" YEP!:fist::fist::fist:

By now I notice a few thing on me hurt. I look at my arm and notice a cut. I feel the back of my neck and get a little blood. The mirror on the passenger side hit a tree or something and WHAP! hit the side of the truck and sprayed me with glass as the passenger window was down. I hurry to the back of the truck, jump in the bed, open the toolbox, and get the towel out and press it on my arm. By now my bro is coming over the hill I just attempted to climb in a Polaris Ranger. We look at it, me a little hysterical still, and jump into the Ranger and head to the farm, about a mile. To make it short, the farmer pull me to the main road and my dad towed me home with the Ford E350 van.

Now imediate damage. Radiator, intercooler, passenger fender & door, passenger mirror, grille, front and rear bumpers, headlights, turn lights. To be seen, frame, intercooler boots (saved the turbo, the are pushed flat right now), front end, steering, etc.

So now my dilema is this, repair, replace, project truck. If the frame is bent, I am either going to gut it for another 1st Gen, or give another vehicle a Cummin heart transplant (87 1500 Suburban comes to mind). If is not bent, then all 3 come to mind.

Needed to vent,

Jon

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flagmanruss · 08-10-2007, 05:13 AM

Hey. This sucks, man... at least you walked away. (Funny how when things are out of control, the vehicle tends to speed up... at least it seems that way!) I presume that the blood loss was not serious. THINGS can be replaced, people can't! You'll get the vehicle stuff sorted out in due course... it's not going to get any worse, so relax and take it one step at a time.
Russ

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Dad · 08-10-2007, 05:30 AM

Ah man, a 93 classic gen 1..

If the frame isn't bent, I would fix. They don't make those classics anymore..

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whiterocket5.9 · 08-10-2007, 10:29 PM

dang man i hate to hear ya wreckin your truck but glad your doin alright.

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oldestof11 · 08-11-2007, 05:05 AM

Here are some pics. The last post be me over there, dieselJon

I am at a lost for words.... - Dodge Diesel - Diesel Truck Resource Forums

Jon

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31 MPG CITY! $25 to fill-up

**Headhunter** · 08-11-2007, 08:50 AM

WELL from the pictures it doesn't LOOK THAT bad! but from your post here I can understand why it's undriveable! but I'd say get 'er back together so you can get the hood up to check/change the oil etc! & drive 'er till the wheels fall off!

as another option! I do happen to know where there is a '00 for sale!

keep us posted!

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PSYCHOFREAK3 · 08-13-2007, 12:53 PM

Well I am sorry to hear about the damage. But if there is anything that you need help with, I don't know much but I learn quick so just let me know.
Steve

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oldestof11 · 08-13-2007, 04:32 PM

Well, I found a replacement truck near Chicago. 1991.5, no engine, tranny, transfer, and if I leave him the diffs, the truck is only $400:fist::fist: It was a Wyoming truck, 2 rusts spots, frame he says immaculate. Grey with red pin striping.

Here is the ad. The one WITHOUT the flat bed is what I am getting.
Dodge Diesel Classifieds - Diesel Truck Resource - Message - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds

WHOOOOHOOOO! A RUST FREE TRUCK!!

Now while the engine/tranny/transfer combo is out, somethings need to be done.

1. Engine
A) Oil Pan gasket
B) KPD Tab
C) Timing cover seals
D) Paint?

2. Tranny
A) New clutch
B) Seals
C) Paint?

3. Transfer Case
A) Seals
B) Oil change
C) Paint?

Also I am thinking of adding a PS intercooler, 4" Intercooler piping, 4" or 5" straight pipe exhaust. Yep, I am thinking of dropping the stacks.

Jon

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Crashed! '93 Dodge 250 Club Cab
New Ride:1.9L, 201,000 miles, 97 Saturn SC1
31 MPG CITY! $25 to fill-up

**Headhunter** · 08-17-2007, 06:09 AM

that sure sounds like a decent donor!

sounds like we sure have another option for a wrench day... weekend.... weeek?

any further information for us?

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2000 Ram 3500 6x4x2 dually, Hand shaker, 5 inch Bullhaulers (homemade KIT) , ISSPRO Guages, Flip up tow-mirrors, Air Dog, Smarty
2007.5 Ram 3500 6X4X4 DUALLY, 68RFE, Laramie H Pack, Line-X, Luverne Running boards, Front & rear Sunglasses! 6.7L of fun! Sunroof, Auto pilot

oldestof11 · 08-17-2007, 05:45 PM

What do ya want to know? I am slllllloooooowwwwwly getting funds. The must have's are: Clutch, engine/tranny/transfer seals, and the truck. The clutch will be about $500-$900, depending on what I am getting.

I am selling my stacks if the truck has a exhaust on it, otherwise I am keeping them. I will find out tomorrow from the guy.

Jon

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Crashed! '93 Dodge 250 Club Cab
New Ride:1.9L, 201,000 miles, 97 Saturn SC1
31 MPG CITY! $25 to fill-up

08-09-2007, 07:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
oldestof11 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Down on the Farm in IL Posts: 139 oldestof11's Truck Pics	I am at a lost for words.... I was driving to pick up my bro at his bosses house, a cattle farmer. There is a dirt road that is 1 lane, trees on either side. It has been raining lately. I picked up my bro yesterday and went down it. Nothing spectacular happened. So going to pick him up today, I left in 2wd like yesterday. I am in 3rd going about 20mph, up a muddy hill. It starts sliding toward the trees on the right hand side. I quickly trun to the left but to no avail. I run over a 6" diameter sapling, about 10-20 ft tall, then precede to hit the 2 FOOT diameter tree right behind it! I hit it at about 10-15mph. After my head returned from the whiplash, the truck is still running. I jump out, run to the front of the truck and see antifreeze pouring out. I run to the truck back it up and shut the key off. Like a idiot, I stare at the dash wondering why the truck is running after I turn off the key. Then it hit me like I hit the tree, pull the cable. I did. I call my bro, and he said he is coming. I call my mom, ring-ring-ring-ring-voicemail. I try 2 other times after that only to get the same thing happen. By now I am hysterical, trying not to cry at the lost of the truck and feeling VERY helpless. I try my dads cell but it went straight to voicemail. Man, he has his phone off, I think. I call mom and finally get a answer, "CALL YOUR FATHER!! I am on the other line." WHOA! I call dad and get a answer. "Whats wrong?" He asked. "I hit a tree." "You had to take that dirt road, didn't you?" YEP!:fist::fist::fist: By now I notice a few thing on me hurt. I look at my arm and notice a cut. I feel the back of my neck and get a little blood. The mirror on the passenger side hit a tree or something and WHAP! hit the side of the truck and sprayed me with glass as the passenger window was down. I hurry to the back of the truck, jump in the bed, open the toolbox, and get the towel out and press it on my arm. By now my bro is coming over the hill I just attempted to climb in a Polaris Ranger. We look at it, me a little hysterical still, and jump into the Ranger and head to the farm, about a mile. To make it short, the farmer pull me to the main road and my dad towed me home with the Ford E350 van. Now imediate damage. Radiator, intercooler, passenger fender & door, passenger mirror, grille, front and rear bumpers, headlights, turn lights. To be seen, frame, intercooler boots (saved the turbo, the are pushed flat right now), front end, steering, etc. So now my dilema is this, repair, replace, project truck. If the frame is bent, I am either going to gut it for another 1st Gen, or give another vehicle a Cummin heart transplant (87 1500 Suburban comes to mind). If is not bent, then all 3 come to mind. Needed to vent, Jon __________________ Crashed! '93 Dodge 250 Club Cab New Ride:1.9L, 201,000 miles, 97 Saturn SC1 31 MPG CITY! $25 to fill-up

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08-10-2007, 05:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
flagmanruss Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 192 flagmanruss's Truck Pics	Hey. This sucks, man... at least you walked away. (Funny how when things are out of control, the vehicle tends to speed up... at least it seems that way!) I presume that the blood loss was not serious. THINGS can be replaced, people can't! You'll get the vehicle stuff sorted out in due course... it's not going to get any worse, so relax and take it one step at a time. Russ __________________ 2001.5 Dodge Quadcab, 2500 5.9 auto w/ od, 4X4, 4.10, 265/75R16, plow package, TCW3 . Hidden Hitch, Towing gooseneck horse trailer. Exeter, R.I. NRA LIFE MEMBER

08-10-2007, 05:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dad Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,880 Dad's Truck Pics	Ah man, a 93 classic gen 1.. If the frame isn't bent, I would fix. They don't make those classics anymore.. __________________ High Rider: 98.5 Ram 2500 4x4, 5 Spd, SB 13", A3000 turbo, DDP Stage 3 sticks, studded, 4" TB,, AEM Intake, Gauges, FASS95, S-Chips Tune Low Rider: '06 Chevy 1/2 Ton, Victory Red, 2/4 Drop, roll pan, sport mirrors, rollin on 20's

08-10-2007, 10:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
whiterocket5.9 Cummins Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: riverton, illinois Posts: 366 whiterocket5.9's Truck Pics	dang man i hate to hear ya wreckin your truck but glad your doin alright. __________________ 05 dodge 2500 4x4 quad cab srw 5.9, 6-speed, 3.73, air raid intake, a 4" pro flo exhaust.....back to stock tires from my 35"s

08-11-2007, 05:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
oldestof11 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Down on the Farm in IL Posts: 139 oldestof11's Truck Pics	Here are some pics. The last post be me over there, dieselJon I am at a lost for words.... - Dodge Diesel - Diesel Truck Resource Forums Jon __________________ Crashed! '93 Dodge 250 Club Cab New Ride:1.9L, 201,000 miles, 97 Saturn SC1 31 MPG CITY! $25 to fill-up

08-11-2007, 08:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
Headhunter Illinois Chapter President Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: ILLINOIs Posts: 851 Headhunter's Truck Pics	WELL from the pictures it doesn't LOOK THAT bad! but from your post here I can understand why it's undriveable! but I'd say get 'er back together so you can get the hood up to check/change the oil etc! & drive 'er till the wheels fall off! as another option! I do happen to know where there is a '00 for sale! keep us posted! __________________ Illinois Cummins Crew President Illinois Chapter Forum 2000 Ram 3500 6x4x2 dually, Hand shaker, 5 inch Bullhaulers (homemade KIT) , ISSPRO Guages, Flip up tow-mirrors, Air Dog, Smarty 2007.5 Ram 3500 6X4X4 DUALLY, 68RFE, Laramie H Pack, Line-X, Luverne Running boards, Front & rear Sunglasses! 6.7L of fun! Sunroof, Auto pilot

08-13-2007, 12:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
PSYCHOFREAK3 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Loves Park Posts: 135 PSYCHOFREAK3's Truck Pics	Well I am sorry to hear about the damage. But if there is anything that you need help with, I don't know much but I learn quick so just let me know. Steve __________________ 2001 Ram 2500 6sp HO K&N air filter 5" Gibson exhaust Silencer Ring MIA Glowshift gauges pyro, boost, and FP

08-13-2007, 04:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
oldestof11 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Down on the Farm in IL Posts: 139 oldestof11's Truck Pics	Well, I found a replacement truck near Chicago. 1991.5, no engine, tranny, transfer, and if I leave him the diffs, the truck is only $400:fist::fist: It was a Wyoming truck, 2 rusts spots, frame he says immaculate. Grey with red pin striping. Here is the ad. The one WITHOUT the flat bed is what I am getting. Dodge Diesel Classifieds - Diesel Truck Resource - Message - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds WHOOOOHOOOO! A RUST FREE TRUCK!! Now while the engine/tranny/transfer combo is out, somethings need to be done. 1. Engine A) Oil Pan gasket B) KPD Tab C) Timing cover seals D) Paint? 2. Tranny A) New clutch B) Seals C) Paint? 3. Transfer Case A) Seals B) Oil change C) Paint? Also I am thinking of adding a PS intercooler, 4" Intercooler piping, 4" or 5" straight pipe exhaust. Yep, I am thinking of dropping the stacks. Jon __________________ Crashed! '93 Dodge 250 Club Cab New Ride:1.9L, 201,000 miles, 97 Saturn SC1 31 MPG CITY! $25 to fill-up

08-17-2007, 06:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
Headhunter Illinois Chapter President Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: ILLINOIs Posts: 851 Headhunter's Truck Pics	that sure sounds like a decent donor! sounds like we sure have another option for a wrench day... weekend.... weeek? any further information for us? __________________ Illinois Cummins Crew President Illinois Chapter Forum 2000 Ram 3500 6x4x2 dually, Hand shaker, 5 inch Bullhaulers (homemade KIT) , ISSPRO Guages, Flip up tow-mirrors, Air Dog, Smarty 2007.5 Ram 3500 6X4X4 DUALLY, 68RFE, Laramie H Pack, Line-X, Luverne Running boards, Front & rear Sunglasses! 6.7L of fun! Sunroof, Auto pilot

08-17-2007, 05:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
oldestof11 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Down on the Farm in IL Posts: 139 oldestof11's Truck Pics	What do ya want to know? I am slllllloooooowwwwwly getting funds. The must have's are: Clutch, engine/tranny/transfer seals, and the truck. The clutch will be about $500-$900, depending on what I am getting. I am selling my stacks if the truck has a exhaust on it, otherwise I am keeping them. I will find out tomorrow from the guy. Jon __________________ Crashed! '93 Dodge 250 Club Cab New Ride:1.9L, 201,000 miles, 97 Saturn SC1 31 MPG CITY! $25 to fill-up