ROLLED THE LIFTED ST (NOW WITH PHOTOS)

[Perry]

Originally posted by trckmagik
Well guys! I am not feeling to well! Ive had a minor surgery on my lower back in the past and it is acting up again! It hurts pretty bad when I walk. It looks like it is going to be a total. The cab is way to tweaked and bend to even try to fix! Just so you know, the cab of the ST held up remarkable well for the amount of rolls we did. I am pretty much screwed as now my already high risk insurance is going to drop me. Why me? Like I said I will get some pictures tonight and have Kris post them tomorrow. Be careful on the trail.

As for the back, give it some time. I have had two back surgeries and I've done some things since that makes it hurt, but so far it goes away.
Can't say that will happen to you since I'm not a doctor, but it might just be sore from the roll over.

If you have insurance they hopefully will pay you then they can cancel you. If not jack out the posts so you can get a windshield in that thing and start wheeling. The next time you roll it won't feel so bad.

Good luck!!!!!!

 

[ok89]

Put a roll cage in it and make it the first soft top ST. And herculine the entire body

 

[RangerX]

As someone with experience in this dept., consider buying it back from the ins. co. after they pay you off for it. You should be able to match the offer they get from a junkyard, assuming it is totalled. Then swap everything out into an older cheaper Ex.

 

[Trckmagik]

Yeah we have been looking at all the options! I finally put a cover over it last night so I wouldnt have to look at it! And to keep the weather out! I was to sore to take pictures yesterday so I will try it again today! We will see..........

 

[offroader_69_me]

Just wanted to say that SUCKS and I hope your back gets better soon!

 

[Rick]

Brian, I heard the news while I was at SEMA. Sorry to hear the terrible news. I hope everything manages to work out for you.

 

[Trckmagik]

Thanks to all for the concerns! I have been to depressed to even try to figure out what I am going to do! I did take pictures but dont know when I will have time to put them up! Ohhhhhhhhhhh I am sad..... and physicaly beat up!

 

[Randall]

Is your back feeling any better?
I can post the pictures if you want.

 

[Yomie]

Brian, i know how you feel i wrecked my Newest vehicle on 14 October and i was hurting all over. Even thought alot of us have never personally met you , we're all like family and i (i know others do to) Hope you fell much better soon! Take care man!

 

[TwoToneX]

Oh man Brian, I'm really sorry to hear that happened. I really hope everything works out for you, and I know that I speak for everyone when I say that we're all here to help you if you need anything, I just hope we can. Best wishes bro, and please keep us updated

 

[Kris Guilbeaux]

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[RFR2212]

Damn dude... that does F*in blow.... My quesiton is... Is it running? Cause to me, I think in some way, it looks salvagable... A cage, soft top, I don't know that it's necessary to get all the body immediately fixed... Just the necessary stuff... Hell, I think I've seen Perry fix more damaged roll over vehicles.... My guess, is it looks salvagable to me... But all in all, that whole chain of events does suck, hopefully yer gettin better now...
Pete

 

[leenjen]

i agree with pete. but then again, maybe it looks worse in person than in the pictures.

 

[JDraper]

Man, that's depressing to look at. Brings back memories . Although, if the frame is still straight, I'll bet the insurance company will fix it instead of totalling it. If I remember correctly, it won't get totalled unless the repair value exceeds approximately 80% of the book value.

Good Luck, and hope your not as sore anymore.

Just a thought, if they do total it out and you buy it back, go find a ST that had the front clip wiped off in an accident, buy it cheap and swap out the cab. That's the hardest part to fix.

 

[LOGJOCKY]

Thats a shame cause that truck is sweet. I also think it looks kind of salvageable. A soft would look really sweet. And the front end dont look all that bad as long as it runs.

 

[Trckmagik]

Yes the truck still runs great! It didnt even knock the alignment out of whack! I should find out today if they are going to total it or fix it! I am feeling better now! I am 23 but feel like Im 43 I will let you guys know as soon as I do......

 

[mattadams]

dang it hurts just looking at it! Sorry to hear about that!

 

[Trckmagik]

Well, I just got of the phone w/ the appraiser! He is going to need until tomorrow 11-7-01 to get me the final verdict! As of right now he said it is looking like a total loss. Every panel would need to be replaced along w/ the damage to the bed and the roof! Ill keep you posted!

 

[YetiX]

You can appeal if they call it a total loss and see if they'll reconsider. This is especially true if the numbers are somewhat close, i.e. 80% of the value and the repair estimate.

If everything's still straight, you should think seriously about trying to keep it and fix it yourself.

BTW, you never said (that I saw) how you did it!

Good luck to you,

 

[mattadams]

Brian, what you oughtta try and do is see about getting it totalled out and then buying it back from the insurance company. Heck I'd buy it off ya if the price was right! Assuming frame is still straight and all, just fix enough of the body so that you can shut the doors and roll up windows (and windows are optional) and use it as your hard-core off-roading machine!