Well it has been fun but I am afraid the old rig will be a total loss.
RIP another one bites the dust
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Oh no! What happened?
Salvage title and rebuild time...
Salvage title and rebuild time...
I'm sorry for your loss.
Unless it really wrecked the frame, it's rebuildable.
TRAIL RIG!
Unless it really wrecked the frame, it's rebuildable.
TRAIL RIG!
Condolences, mang. Is the frame tweaked that bad (guessing the reason for the total)? Or is Utah like CO where a scratched bumper cover can kill a 'clean' title?
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I was just going straight through an intersection and another driver decided to turn left in front of me with his ford fiesta. I wish I was in a position to buy it back and rebuild but I am too broke trying to finish school and living with my parents so I that isn't a viable option at the moment. Also after a quick inspection I could see that the body mount was torn out and the fact that my passenger door was stuck shut leads me to believe it probably isn't worth trying to rebuild.
Honestly I am just glad neither of us were seriously hurt.....
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A bit of column A and a little bit of column B.
DO the "buy back" do the poor mans frame straightening (tree and chain) replace the radiator and beat out the sheet metal enough to drive. You've got enough money in that to cover your costs.
Otherwise, sell the winch, the damaged bumper, make it good enough and use the rest of the insurance payout for school.
Just post the buy back amount - I'm sure a mud member would buy it through you...but don't tell anyone.
That really sucks, at least you weren't hurt. Approximately how fast was the other vehicle traveling?
As for insurance it's supposed to make you "whole" again. To me that means driving around in a vehicle equivalent to what I was driving before someone wrecked it. I'd push back on the insurance company to make that happen.
As for insurance it's supposed to make you "whole" again. To me that means driving around in a vehicle equivalent to what I was driving before someone wrecked it. I'd push back on the insurance company to make that happen.
How does it work there? Will the other person's insurance pay you? Sucks that 1 person's selfish actions would cost you a dime.
Either way, make sure you get a good valuation if they try and total it.
Either way, make sure you get a good valuation if they try and total it.
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The other guy was going quite slow, he was stopped at a light waiting to turn when he decided to turn in front of me. I was going 45ish when we collided.
I will wait to hear from the body shop and update once I know more.
Thanks everybody
Good to know.... I always have headlights on, even during the middle of the day to hopefully reduce the chance of someone pulling out in front of me.
Sounds like this evening you'll be sitting on the tailgate with a cold beverage in hand talking to the cruiser about next steps, and if he/she has the will to go on.
Nate,
That is so unfortunate. You have done such a good job on that rig. Jeff
That is so unfortunate. You have done such a good job on that rig. Jeff
Torn body mount and stuck door don't bode well. Would make a great trail beater, but that's not really what some of us are looking for. Best of luck, buddy!
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I don't know, I think that might not be too bad to fix but need more detailed pics to see. Sorry for your accident though. That really stinks. Glad your ok.
Boo! This sucks! Will miss you great adventure posts. Get back in the saddle as soon as you can......
Don't let that 8274 get away.
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Yup, daytime running lights do reduce accidents!