IndySilveradoSS Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 so i never thought I'd be writting this thread, but after confirmation from the body shop, my beloved ss is gone. In a single second of un-attentiveness by me, my truck is gone. To give a little background, i went to a lunch friday for my brother-in-law who was getting married that evening, and as I was leaving the parking lot, i looked down for a split second and hit the concrete support pole exiting a parking garage I was initially stunned at what had happened, but after a few seconds, i realized what had happened. omg, i thought, as the dust from the air bag settled, and I heard the hissing from the radiator, i had ruined the second most important thing next to my son, my truck. I really don't need anyone telling me what a dumbass I am for hitting a concrete pole, but thought i'd fill you guys in. It really feels like a relative died, I feel horrible! I put my heart and soul into this truck, it was who i was, and to see it sitting lifeless in the body shop, I almost cried, the good thing is that they all understood how I felt, the wife doesn't, but they do. I hit the middle of the bowtie right in the middle of the piller. completly smashing the front end, trashing the core support, fenders, rad, tranny cooler, etc,etc. So I hope I am still welcome around here, as I really feel a part of something, as the truck was more than rubber and steel to me. Unfortunately, it will be a while before i get another one due to financial difficulties, but i will have another one!! thanks for listening to my thread, I really have no one who would understand like you guys would. Thank You. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 I am sorry to hear Joe, I m guessing there is frame damage too? All I can say is....salvage title, that is the route i'd go if I were in your shoes......then build her better then new. Regardless, I wish you the best of luck with your situation..... BTW, don't be silly, you are still welcome here, we all do stupid crap sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04CHASE Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 no insurance? if so id try to buy it back i dont know what id do if that happened to me , it wouldnt be good . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70chevy03ss Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 wow sorry for your loss man. but hey you can always build one better at some point. chin up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTMD8R_SS Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 That really sucks, accidents happen tho atleast no one was hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverado_ss_04 Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 omg!!! i am soo sorry for ur loss, i feel ur pain if their is anything i can do to help just let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndySilveradoSS Posted July 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 I had insurance, the body shop where she was at(which is the best one in Indy fwiw) was at 12K damage and climbing. Unfortunately, the funds just aren't there to buy her back, so away she goes. I'm gonna try like hell to get her back, but it was bad. I'll have pics in the next few days, thank god for gap insurace though, but i'm really down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssspringer Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Sorry for the loss! We feel your pain!! Hope you can get her back again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superchevything Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 I feel your pain man another one will come your way just give it some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzer Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 That's Horrable! Really sorry to hear the bad news. Damn! Good luck bro, I'm sure you'll find yourself another real soon.. You can tell the wife to imagine if she had a new diamond ring. Say 1 ct. center stone and it was surounded by smaller diamonds.. One day she bumps it and didn't realize the center stone fell out until she got home. How would she feel? Just a portion of what your feeling..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobradh77 Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Damn man sorry about your truck...But atleast you or no one else was hurt....You better stick around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Silv Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 How you described your feelings for you truck, would be my exact feelings if I wrecked the shit out of my SS. Hang in there man. Good thing you hit a pole vs. someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcompalaline Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 That really sucks, accidents happen tho atleast no one was hurt. Sorry to hear about the truck bro, just look on the bright side, your in one piece! I'm sure you'll find a replacement sooner than later and build it better, just stay positive man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
page305 Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Sorry to hear it brother. Agree on the GAP coverage. I'm way upside down on my truck KBB/Payoff. So so sorry to hear it. You better stay around! If you don't, how else will you keep up-to-date on what to do with your next one??? With all your SS experience, you can cherry pick the perfect one next time! We all have those; "If I had it to do over again..." thoughts. Now you do! (a little ray of sun on the cloudy situation) Build her better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
page305 Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 ...You can tell the wife to imagine if she had a new diamond ring. Say 1 ct. center stone and it was surounded by smaller diamonds.. One day she bumps it and didn't realize the center stone fell out until she got home. How would she feel?... That wouldn't work! She'd just make him buy her a new one! Women have it good like that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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