What to do when a tree falls on your truck in your driveway

Heavy Metal Toy · 01-13-2004, 09:34 AM

Got a call from dad one day in late October... appearantly my truck had a "mishap" with a windy day, and was in the wrong place at the wrong time....

the culprit:

Oops, I say to myself. That's not good at all! So thus it sat (sans tree) for about 2 months with a tarp over it. Well, as is the case with my luck, the tarp leaked. I get to the truck during break and of course there's standing water on the floor and mold all over the seat.

the damage:

It didn't look as bad as I had originally thought, and after a little bit of "boot training" and some mild sheet metal "massaging", it was looking alright again.

the repairs:

Couldn't quite get this dent out though; no biggie!

Took a while to get all the mold and glass pieces out of the interior, not to mention get it all dry, and the seat still reaks like a wet dog, but the truck is back in action again! Now I'm ready to hit the trails again!

here it is lookin as pretty as ever!

Bob1 · 01-13-2004, 09:44 AM

Wow-great job on getting it back together. I know I wouldn't have had the smarts to get it back to that form! Did insurance do anything for ya? Did you look into how maybe the homeowners could take care of it? Have no idea how that works.
Overall though

for ya to get it to look so good afterwards!

OffroadRunner · 01-13-2004, 09:56 AM

Good job on the re construction.

Looking good.

Just get a new/used fender. Get a spray paint and good to go.

Put a ton a febreeze on the seats. It will be fine.

BTW where did you get that windshield molding?

Heavy Metal Toy · 01-13-2004, 10:01 AM

thanks guys.

well, as usual the insurance company gave me the old stick up the butt.... no big loss, really, the only cost out of pocket was for a new windshield, which my parents graciously agreed to pay (hey, it was their tree that fell on it...)

The fender I will probably leave alone as I have a bad habit of whacking it on stuff as it is...

the windshield molding was actually from the windshield shop

. It was only 2 years old as we had it replaced because the original was leaking bad, and they were able to re-use it. The shop said they run about $50.

Gonna go try that febreeze after class!

myeyesore · 01-13-2004, 01:13 PM

Im impressed that after your boot method of fixing the dents that the windsheild fit so nice. Does it leak? Nice work.

Greg W · 01-13-2004, 01:34 PM

when I saw that first pic, I thought you were going to fix it with a sawzall

4RnrRick · 01-13-2004, 02:08 PM

Glad to hear your back on the road. it should be pretty easy to unbolt that fender and beat it out from the inside. Just if you wanted to know.

Booger Weldz · 01-13-2004, 02:30 PM

people who flop theyre rigs should come see you

vikingsven · 01-13-2004, 02:34 PM

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people who flop theyre rigs should come see you

No kidding! Nice work!

The Joker · 01-13-2004, 02:35 PM

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Originally posted by Booger Weldz
people who flop theyre rigs should come see you

So we should see you up here in what a week maybe two?

Booger Weldz · 01-13-2004, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Joker

So we should see you up here in what a week maybe two?

The Joker · 01-13-2004, 03:16 PM

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Originally posted by Booger Weldz

Well I figured since you are going to SAS your daily driver it shouldnt be long now

oh yeah dress warm see you soon

jvmin · 01-13-2004, 03:28 PM

great job man looks good.

leave the dents it gives it class and about the seat

you could use some silver water that's what hotels use to spray down moldy areas since the mold can't survive in the spray.

toy4crawlin · 01-13-2004, 04:39 PM

leave the fender on as a conversation peice.

not to mention people on the road are less likely to mess with a truck that is dinged up.
good job

yutz · 01-13-2004, 04:41 PM

home owners insurance should have payed for that if it was on the property

Heavy Metal Toy · 01-13-2004, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Greg W
when I saw that first pic, I thought you were going to fix it with a sawzall

If I didn't live in Oregon, aka rain central, I probably would have. All the NW guys will know what I'm saying

. So far I see no leaks, and actually the windshield seam itself came back pretty much to original shape, as far as I could tell. other than the slight wrinkle in the top of the cab and the slight wrinkle in the hood, she looks pretty much the same.

Quote:

Originally posted by yutz
home owners insurance should have payed for that if it was on the property

my words exactly.... but appearantly they don't cover acts of God. Or some shit like that. I'm definitely earning a hate towards insurance places...

thanks for all the good comments, guys!

Benny · 01-13-2004, 06:16 PM

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Originally posted by Heavy Metal Toy

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Originally posted by yutz
home owners insurance should have payed for that if it was on the property
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my words exactly.... but appearantly they don't cover acts of God. Or some shit like that. I'm definitely earning a hate towards insurance places...

Isnt that the reason people buy insurance?

Brian894X4 · 01-13-2004, 06:46 PM

There's nothing wrong with a few dents. That way you won't worry as much about more off road damage! The repair does look good, though.

BTW, my parents live in Mac, I used to go to Dayton HS and I'm in Gresham now. Small world. Take care.

OOP'S · 01-13-2004, 08:26 PM

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Originally posted by yutz
home owners insurance should have payed for that if it was on the property

Nice job!!! Most Homeowners insurance have a clause about Motor Vehicles!!!

Raptorman57 · 01-13-2004, 09:50 PM

Man that turned out really nice. I woulda just give up on that and either cut it off,swaped cabs or got another truck.

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Originally posted by OOP'S
Most Homeowners insurance have a clause about Motor Vehicles!!!

And motar mixers. Went out and spent $1800 on a new mixer for me to do side jobs with. 2 months later a huge storm came through. The hail dented it all to crap and a tree fell on the rear cover. Just about destroyed the engine and it now looks like it's 50 years old.

NotBaad · 01-13-2004, 10:23 PM

Looks good, maybe a cage is in order so next time a tree falls on it it won't cave the whole cab in

Wolverine · 01-14-2004, 01:26 AM

an exo cage would have been nice.

Heavy Metal Toy · 01-16-2004, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by NotBaad
Looks good, maybe a cage is in order so next time a tree falls on it it won't cave the whole cab in

yeah, it's on the list...

BJ On Roids · 01-16-2004, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Joker

So we should see you up here in what a week maybe two?

ROFL!!

Booger Weldz · 01-16-2004, 07:37 PM

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Originally posted by BJ On Roids

ROFL!!

did you see that frosty pic??? i think 'the joker' drives a mini van

!!!!!!!!!

hey gary

01-13-2004, 09:34 AM	#1
Heavy Metal Toy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9265 Location: Newberg, Oregon Posts: 1,472	What to do when a tree falls on your truck in your driveway Got a call from dad one day in late October... appearantly my truck had a "mishap" with a windy day, and was in the wrong place at the wrong time.... the culprit: Oops, I say to myself. That's not good at all! So thus it sat (sans tree) for about 2 months with a tarp over it. Well, as is the case with my luck, the tarp leaked. I get to the truck during break and of course there's standing water on the floor and mold all over the seat. the damage: It didn't look as bad as I had originally thought, and after a little bit of "boot training" and some mild sheet metal "massaging", it was looking alright again. the repairs: Couldn't quite get this dent out though; no biggie! Took a while to get all the mold and glass pieces out of the interior, not to mention get it all dry, and the seat still reaks like a wet dog, but the truck is back in action again! Now I'm ready to hit the trails again! here it is lookin as pretty as ever! __________________ 82 Toyota 4x4 LOCKED, wheeler 94 Toyota Celia ST, daily driver, 98 Suburban diesel 2500, tow rig

01-13-2004, 09:44 AM	#2
Bob1 Granite Guru Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1486 Location: NJ-I hate this state! Posts: 600	Wow-great job on getting it back together. I know I wouldn't have had the smarts to get it back to that form! Did insurance do anything for ya? Did you look into how maybe the homeowners could take care of it? Have no idea how that works. Overall though for ya to get it to look so good afterwards! __________________ Got Rocks?

01-13-2004, 09:56 AM	#3
OffroadRunner Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4703 Location: Hagerstown MD Posts: 1,543	Good job on the re construction. Looking good. Just get a new/used fender. Get a spray paint and good to go. Put a ton a febreeze on the seats. It will be fine. BTW where did you get that windshield molding? __________________ sold my sh*t but getting ready to start again

01-13-2004, 10:01 AM	#4
Heavy Metal Toy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9265 Location: Newberg, Oregon Posts: 1,472	thanks guys. well, as usual the insurance company gave me the old stick up the butt.... no big loss, really, the only cost out of pocket was for a new windshield, which my parents graciously agreed to pay (hey, it was their tree that fell on it...) The fender I will probably leave alone as I have a bad habit of whacking it on stuff as it is... the windshield molding was actually from the windshield shop . It was only 2 years old as we had it replaced because the original was leaking bad, and they were able to re-use it. The shop said they run about $50. Gonna go try that febreeze after class! __________________ 82 Toyota 4x4 LOCKED, wheeler 94 Toyota Celia ST, daily driver, 98 Suburban diesel 2500, tow rig Last edited by Heavy Metal Toy; 01-13-2004 at 10:03 AM.

01-13-2004, 02:30 PM	#8
Booger Weldz chicken fucker Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2931 Location: oakdale, ca Posts: 7,556	people who flop theyre rigs should come see you __________________ http://www.diamondaxle.com http://www.F-O-A.com http://www.12voltguy.com http://www.addictedoffroad.com wanted: (2) 12''x3''x250# coilover springs 2002 diamond axled coilover/linked tacoma v6 4door rock taxi with dual cases and beadlocked 37s

01-13-2004, 01:13 PM	#5
myeyesore Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14367 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 979	Im impressed that after your boot method of fixing the dents that the windsheild fit so nice. Does it leak? Nice work.

01-13-2004, 01:34 PM	#6
Greg W Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2580 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 576	when I saw that first pic, I thought you were going to fix it with a sawzall

01-13-2004, 02:08 PM	#7
4RnrRick Banned Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3933 Posts: 3,902	Glad to hear your back on the road. it should be pretty easy to unbolt that fender and beat it out from the inside. Just if you wanted to know.

01-13-2004, 03:28 PM	#13
jvmin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Member # 23417 Location: charlotte NC area Posts: 217	great job man looks good. leave the dents it gives it class and about the seat you could use some silver water that's what hotels use to spray down moldy areas since the mold can't survive in the spray. __________________ Joint Venture Ministries

01-13-2004, 04:39 PM	#14
toy4crawlin Forward Twin Stick Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5342 Location: Mid CA West Bay Area next to NASA Jet dudes! 3hrs to RUBICON!! Posts: 1,952	leave the fender on as a conversation peice. not to mention people on the road are less likely to mess with a truck that is dinged up. good job __________________ 1/8 Scale Rock Crawler DIG MP3 Player, PICS on Pirate RC Rock Crawler Tube buggy with DIG , MP3 stereo 85 4Runner 92 4runner YouTube - Street Luge Cam Ohio Rian

01-13-2004, 04:41 PM	#15
yutz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Member # 24200 Location: bend,or Posts: 88	home owners insurance should have payed for that if it was on the property

01-13-2004, 06:46 PM	#18
Brian894X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Member # 12770 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 149	There's nothing wrong with a few dents. That way you won't worry as much about more off road damage! The repair does look good, though. BTW, my parents live in Mac, I used to go to Dayton HS and I'm in Gresham now. Small world. Take care. __________________ '89 Toyota 4X4 pick-up w/SAS [url=http://www.brian894X4.com/]My Home Page[/url] [url=http://www.brian894x4.com/TOYTECHHompage.html]Toy Tech Stuff[/url] [url=http://www.brian894X4.com/FOREIGNTOYOTAMAINPAGE.html]My Foreign Toyota Page[/url] [url=http://www.brian894X4.com/MILITARYTOYOTAS.html]My Military Toyota Page[/url] [url=http://www.brian894X4.com/INSEARCHOFHISTORY.html]Northwest Historical Expeditions[/url]

01-13-2004, 10:23 PM	#21
NotBaad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14461 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 199	Looks good, maybe a cage is in order so next time a tree falls on it it won't cave the whole cab in __________________ [b]Dan[/b]

01-14-2004, 01:26 AM	#22
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