I broke it good this time

[Tbars4]

....A picture is worth a thousand words...

 

[Paraphoe]

Jon, I think Jason just called you a ****ty driver!! Ban him!!

I was trying to be kind.

 

[techieman33]

....A picture is worth a thousand words...

Mark is in Arizona he didn't cause the accident

 

[SVO42]

This all really sucks, Jon! Any news from your insurance? I know things can get disheartening--best thing to do is take a break for a week or so, IMO. You said that the torsion bar drop brackets were bothering you, now there's some front suspension issues--I say use the insurance money for a Dana 60 swap! Hang in there, man!

 

[dkchrist]

Don't give up now, Jon, you're making me weepy. All this is frustrating, but sh*t happens from time to time. All this adds character. Someday, maybe not tomorrow, you will look back and laugh about what has happened and you will have a story to tell about the time the stop sign bit you.


You would be bored as hell if you didn't have the Turdle to work on. :

 

[MrQ]

I admit that that Mounty is iconic of this whole forum, just like Blackhole, Lime, and Pumpkin. It would be a real shame to lose all the time invested in it and the satisfaction gained for every triumph. Keep it running, Jon.

 

[Rick]

I admit that that Mounty is iconic of this whole forum, just like Blackhole, Lime, and Pumpkin. It would be a real shame to lose all the time invested in it and the satisfaction gained for every triumph. Keep it running, Jon.

I agree!:biggthump

 

[Neil1750825]

That sucks. At least you didn't hit your girlfriend's little brother's pickup with her with you. That makes for an awkward phonecall... Good story though.

 

[Turdle]

OK, as luck would have it I have a plan!!

I need some help though. I need a Truck and trailer in Texas please, to pick up a little thing or 2 and haul it up here for me. I will pay $$ and a bonus for expedition of said items--provided things work out on this end.


Waiting for insurance check now. Estimate 1 --$5990.76 estimate 2 $5679.96

 

[Dan Whitaker]

OK, as luck would have it I have a plan!!

I need some help though. I need a Truck and trailer in Texas please, to pick up a little thing or 2 and haul it up here for me. I will pay $$ and a bonus for expedition of said items--provided things work out on this end.


Waiting for insurance check now. Estimate 1 --$5990.76 estimate 2 $5679.96

Given the estimates did your insurance total it?

 

[Jayness@psn]

Build it up stronger and run that f'ing pole/SS over a few!

 

[Dan Whitaker]

I have an idea.

Find a Mounty or Explorer with the rear back up sensors and put them in the front bemper so you don't hit any more poles.

 

[MrQ]

I have an idea.

Find a Mounty or Explorer with the rear back up sensors and put them in the front bemper so you don't hit any more poles.

Ouch. But nonetheless a good idea, especially for that A-pillar blind spot

 

[techieman33]

I have an idea.

Find a Mounty or Explorer with the rear back up sensors and put them in the front bemper so you don't hit any more poles.

I have a set I would donate, we really need 2 sets though, front and back.

 

[410Fortune]

holy crap! I skipped this thread because I thought it was the oil pan thread!!! Jon!! Say it aint so!!

Dont forget my $900 96 started life in my hands with a wrecked front end..... strip id down to the under metal and get to straightening, you can bring it back with junk yard parts for el cheapo!!!!!

thats mostly cosmetic me thinks YOU need BIG METAL BUMPERS next time

AND you could make your new core support bolt on = easier to work on this sucker... I wish I would have done that to mine...instead I welded it... next time I know better!!

 

[Turdle]

Question

Does anyone know the size of spot weld cutter I need for the radiator support?

 

[IZwack]

I think 3/8" pretty much covers most vehicles.

 

[Spdrcer34]

Yes. 3/8" will do it. If you do 5/16 that leaves you ZERO room to be offcenter when you drill.

Ryan

 

[CDW6212R]

Wow Jon I didn't know about this, I've just been checking my User CP lately. Keep that truck running, it's too good to die from a parking lot mishap.

There are a ton of spot welds, I started to remove some of mine to keep my 93 front end. Buy the best removal tool you can get, don't skimp on that. The one I got was $16 and the cheap centering tip didn't last long. Ask others for what does work best on the spot welds.

 

[vroomzoomboom]

i knew you where just blowing off steam jon! c'on! how, or why do you think evils name is evil? its a shorter version of me mumbling under my breath "evil f^<kin *****" every time it pisses me off to the point i have to walk away from it! admite it, that truck is a icon of the fourm. it has a motor in it that would more then likely stomp some snot noised little punk with a mustang at any stop light! i didnt think you where going to throw the towel in just yet! even better example is lindsy, she is rebuilding jack....sorta.