My beatup ford is gone

[mybeatupford]

hey everyone well some of ya might know i met some of you at the so call BBQ in long beach a couple of months ago. well saddly my pride in joy is gone. i was drivin to long beach to get my usual hair cut and out of no where the two cars in front of my slam on there brakes and i swerved to miss them and i slid off the free way onto this slope of ice plant, hit the bottem of this ledge and fliped onto a drainage ditch. well i just wanted to let you guys know- take it easy-Mybeatupford *RIP*

[IntrstlarOvrdrve]

Oh man, sorry to hear that...looked nice too http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif Althought it gives you an excuse to buy something cooler! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[earl schieb]

sonofabitch! You okay? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
Don't give up, dude, find another cab and get back on the boulevard!

[Big A]

Aw man, that sucks. No injuries I hope?

[mybeatupford]

heres the rest of the pic's

[skipstitch]

Whoa...man hope you're okay!!!

[mybeatupford]

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[AHotRod]

Son-of-a bitch! Are you OK?

I hope you can "Rebuild" or get yourself something you have always wanted.

Damned, I'm sorry to hear it....let us know what you entend to do.

Glenn

[Hard On Parts]

From the first pic, I was going to say just cut the top off and put in a new windshield...but damn hope you are ok. Can you get the frame straightened or have it checked to see if it can be?

[mybeatupford]

the last pic of her, amazing i was perfectly find i just got a sore shoulder from sliding out when it landed up side down since most of yall know i dont got no seat belts. it just happened yesterday and i'm up walkin around and just thinking of what to do next.

[Petejoe]

WoW! Lucky man to be here telling us, Just shows the importance of a good managable front end and good brakes. Sometimes that even doesn't help. Sad sad day. Parts parts parts, time to start a new one. Glad your ok.

[Antibilly]

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[Django]

Damn Dude. You are lucky you didn't get hurt bad! Sorry to hear about that. That sucks. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[Rix2Six]

Man that blows! Glad to hear you're ok!

Last week, my Mom totaled her '84 Corvette that she's owned since new... it's like losing a member of the family.

[raven]

That is enough to make a grown man cry.
The good side is you're ok. In part, I bet, to the fact you were surrounded by real steel and not some plastic imitation.
That is a big reason why I drive a 50 year old truck.
Carry on...
r

[TINGLER]

WOW! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Glad your o.k. and sorry to see that. Its a hot rodder's worst nightmare.

On the lighter side......Just get it runnin' again and DRIVE IT....would be the ultimate RAT ROD. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Seriously though, I vote to fix it. Fix it and document it here!

[mybeatupford]

it was still runnin when i came to my sense after i fell out and had to run in and turn the key off. yeah if the frames straight i'm gonna buy it back from the MAN and rebuild it hopefully. or if i find another project, but later in live build another truck just like the one i drove in high school ::sniff sniff:: that shit did make me cry i couldn't believe my baby was gone i just sat at the top of the freeway while some lady was callin 911 and stared at my truck upside down.

[The37Kid]

Glad you're OK! Guess "Built Ford Tought" is more than a sales line.

[Mike]

Ouch! Bad ju-ju. Glad you're allright.

[Chopped50Ford]

Damn, sorry to hear about your accident.

These friggin blonde hair Calif. drivers cant drive for sheeot, especially when they got a cell phone glued to thier ears. "Lack-of-attention-no-common-sense-selfish drivers".

Im glad to hear your okay and that you might put her back on the road.

'Build Ford tough!!!" i say...Got to love that real American Steel!!!

[G V Gordon]

If you decide to rebuild get the frame checked. It may be a LOT cheaper to find another truck and just swap the driveline. Kind of "mybeatupford II" the sequal http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
I have a friend who rebuilt his '57 Bel Air after a garage fire that actually got so hot we had to replace the top from a donor car and it looks great, so anything is possible, but he could have bought a finished car cheaper. Of course , it wouldn't have been his car, so I do understand the attachment. If I can borrow the scrapbook on the rebuild sometime to scan a few pic you folks would be amazed. Good luck whichever way you go. Remember, any wreck you walk away from is a good one.

[Petejoe]

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Remember, any wreck you walk away from is a good one.

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Amen to that! Just like I say... when flying..
There's no such thing as a bad landing!

[FrameDragger]

Sucks dude... Were you headed to Mac's?

[Fraz]

Opened this post thinking, "he sold his rided." Man, I was wrong. Thank the Lord Above you're OK. Looks like the only non-crumply place is the driver's compartment. 2nd wreck I've seen like that. 1st was my uncle, totaled his Chevy truck, only place that was undamaged was the driver's side door and roof. Rest was unrecognizable as a truck.

Someone is telling you that He's not ready for you yet, you still have stuff to do. Count your blessings and say a prayer.

[cougardan]

Glad to see you're ok. This was one time it was GOOD to not have a chopped roof.
Dan

[bufordtjustice]

Tough break with your ride but at least you are alright! Good luck with salvaging some of it at least. Hope all turns out ok.

Greg

[SamIyam]

Glad to hear you're ok.

Sam.

[Paul]

that old truck just saved your life.

glad you're ok

Paul

[HOTRODPRIMER]

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Glad to hear you're ok.

Sam.

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Ditto! HRP

[Smokin Joe]

He threw you back...
Means you aren't done yet!
Save something from that one to use on the next one and go for it.

[redpunk]

Sorry Man... Looked like is was a sweet little ride too. Happy your OK..

[Killer]

I have a chopped cab. And front fenders (need a bit of rust repair).


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Not for sale. For trade. You can owe me.

Interested?

[Ichoptop]

if it would have been a honda or a kia you'd be dead.

God bless Mr. Ford.

[Rusty]

See this is a perfect example of why we don't need seat belts. Glad your okay and good luck on your next project.

[praisethelowered]

First- Really glad to hear you are o.k.

Second- That was a cool truck sorry to see it like that.

But, Killer fucking rocks for coming up with that cab. Build another one but go a little further this time.

[haring]

WOW!

The first picture looked bad, and then I got to the other pictures. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif It looks like you were very lucky with the way things crumpled around you. I'm glad you made it out safely.

[Upchuck]

Glad to hear your alive let alone virtually undamaged!

Scoop up that offer from Killer and climb back into the game!

[mybeatupford]

yeah i was drivin over to macs to show greg my new tires and how it's coming along and blam-o my truck was upside down. but yeah you have 51 front fenders too?

[SamIyam]

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See this is a perfect example of why we don't need seat belts.

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I take it you don't get out much... have you ever seen or read CHP Magazine?? Ever seen what happend to someone in a car when they aren't wearing a seat belt and get into an accident? I didn't think so.

It just amazes me that there are still stupid people out there that believe you're better off not wearing a seat belt.

Sam.

[Tuff Tin]

Too bad! Tough lookin' ride. You get wings? Musta been air borne to lay it down that hard. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif Glad you are okay! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[JamesG]

Glad to hear your ok and know one else got hurt.........But look on the bright side, now your name is fitting!

[happy hoppy]

glad your OK, too bad about the truck.
I just meet you on sunday at the swap-meet, Iam glad its not going to be the last time.
I hope you and the truck recover.

[Tony]

Man, i can honestly say i was speachless for a few minutes after seeing those pics.

You had an angel by your side or something!

I'm glad your ok..and sorry about the truck, but that can always be replaced..because your still here to do it.

Tony.

[burger]

Damn man! You're lucky to be alive!


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It just amazes me that there are still stupid people out there that believe you're better off not wearing a seat belt.

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True dat. One of my coworkers brought his recently restored '69 Camaro into work today to show it off. It was a nice car, except that he removed the seat belts because they weren't original! Like being dead is original or something.

Ed

[FrameDragger]

Huge props to Killer for that offer!

[SKR8PN]

Like a couple of others have said,he ain't done with you yet. Luck had nothing to do with you walking away from that one......
Keep the drive train and build another one.

Killer,that is abso-fucking-lutly the NICEST offer I have ever heard. You rock. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Drewfus]

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Like a couple of others have said,he ain't done with you yet. Luck had nothing to do with you walking away from that one......
Keep the drive train and build another one.

Killer,that is abso-fucking-lutly the NICEST offer I have ever heard. You rock. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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Ditto with the above comment, 3 great things, your still alive and living, your journey hasn't ended, and with friends like Jason (LEGEND), your one lucky man.

Don't forget these points.

Cheers,
Drewfus.

[low springs]

i'm glad your okay. your are extremly lucky. i hope you jump on that deal from killer and rebuild.

[low springs]

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if it would have been a honda or a kia you'd be dead.

God bless Mr. Ford.

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that is not entirely true. todays cars are built a lot safer than they were 50 years ago. the newer cars are built with crush zones that absorb the impact. also the roofs of cars have to be able to withstand twice the weight of the car. had the roof be chopped he would proablly be dead.

i work in the auto collision field. i see all kinds of accidents being towed in to my job. knowing how cars look after an accident is why i always wear my seat belt.

i worked on a car that had rolled over. i just had to square up the roof, skin it and send it on its way.

click it or a ticket...

[burndup]

Aw SHIT! thats sucks... Shoulda just run it into the soft, squishy plastic car in front of you!
Glad you're all right, you are one LUCKY sumbich by the sound of it.

My drunk-ass half brother would be alive today... okay, well, woulda walked away from the rollover at least, had he been wearing his belt.

If I hafta get in a wreck, I want it to be in the new car with the 4 airbags, padded dash, crumple zones, and the integral cage. Best part about it, insurance will GIVE me another one...

[BARNETT]

Killer rules.

Glad you're alright....now change your name...maybe something a little more "positive"? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[gotcha]

The last fatality accident I went to, involved a jaguar and a hyundai. The lady in the hyundai walked away, and the roof was cut off the jag to get the guy out. He didn't make it. Glad to see you made it out of this one.

JP

[plmczy]

Man, somebody was watching over you, glad to see your alright. Kudos to you killer for the offer, that is the coolest. later plmczy

[sawzall]

REASON #601 why NOT to move to california....

damn dude.. I hope my 48 would be as lucky as yours in a similar situation..
glad your ok...

NOTE TO ALL... PUT BELTS IN THE NEXT PROJECT...

[bigfive]

hey mat, at least your nukl heds plaque is ok... right?

[bigfive]

wow you must be OLD skool!