It will take a miracle...

[bgcntry72]

I was on the way to pick up the wyfe and kids for the boy's birthday this evening, and the heep decided to do it's impersonation of Nadia Cominici on the way up the exit ramp.
I was signalling to exit, and car in front of me decided to exit at same time, leaving little room for the heep.
I tried to correct, and fishtailed a bit before landing on the drivers side and skidding 70 yards or so up the onramp.
To be brief, the heep is totalled, with the metal from the raingutter 'melding' with the roof metal and all the paint on the drivers side is gone.
Fawker was running on the drivers side after I crawled out of the passenger door, and jumped to the ground.
Once the wrecker got it over, I started it up and drove in onto the flatbed.
I bought that heep new off the lot, and it needed to go out with dignity.
The roof is crushed to the passenger side, and all the drivers side metal is wasted, but most of it can be moved to a donor.
Gotta get on the insurance horn and see about a buyback.
Take a week or two off, to move chit, and I may still make winterfest.
Who knows.
The heep is totalled, and it took me 20 minutes to find my cell phone, buried under the dash somewhere.
More to come.

[Gil BullyKatz]

XXXXe Dude!!!!

You ok?!!!

That sucks Sudanese ass!!!

Buyback for cheap and chop the fawker...

Milwaukee wrenchfest?

Dang...

[jeeplas]

Glad to hear you are o.k. Hope to see you at winterfest.

[bgcntry72]

It looks like the metal from the roof is seperated where the windshield frame meets.
Both drivers side door handles are one big, long, piece of plastic.
Windshield shattered, steering TREs blown, all drivers side metal and stuff gone.
The drivers mirror looks like someone held it to a belt sander for about 20 minutes, before it broke off.
On the plus side, no tools hit me in the head, so my 'storage system' is working.
Fawk chopping it, I live in WI.
I am going to see what the insurance co. says, and then try to buy another '99 and spend some time swapping parts.
Its the little things, ya know, like the reinforced cargo hold-downs, the bigger electrical wire, the re-ran speaker wire, the little pieces of metal welded here and there, the bolts that have been slowly broken, and retapped to different sizes, the trimming, the herc, the reinforcements on the seat rails, the custom battery tray.
The little things are going to kill me.
I bought that one new, and thought I would have it forever.
This sucks big time.
24 miles on the odometer when it hit my driveway in 10/98.
106,--- now.
I am going to have some (delivered) dinner, put the kids to bed, and finish a bottle of Jameson with the wyfe.
Thanks for the ears, sympathetic or not.
This hurts, bad.

[LBEXJ]

Damn Scott ... sorry to hear about the crash. Good to not hear any of you were injured ... but it sucks your Jeep was tore up so bad. Holler if you need help.

Les

[Rev Den]

Glad to hear you are OK, that is the important thing...the ONLY thing that matters. I have no doubt that you will obtain another Jeep and build it up to be better that the original. Hang in there buddy, if you need anything...let us know.

Rev

[lesslimited]

Holy Crap! Glad you're Ok, Scott. Let me know, I may have a day to help, before I head to Hawaii.

And weren't you just commenting on just such an occurance, to Brad? Did you neglect to knock on wood? :wierd:

[OT]

This is why dudes with big gigantic heads shouldn't own lifted Jeeps. Too top heavy.

Glad your feelings are the only thing hurt.

Get another and you can swap the parts over in less than a week. I know, I've done it. Hell, the longest part of this whole process will be waiting on the insurance company. You can still make Winterfest.

Next one, don't get attatched. It's just a Jeep. Crunch all you want, there'll be more.

For the next three weeks, we better see alot less of you on here. Hang in there. Let me know if I can help you.

[BOB]

Damn Homey, hated to hear the bad news.
BLAXJA will miss your Heep.
Milwaukee Wrenchfest...when and where!

[ChEwBaCcA]

Damn Homey, hated to hear the bad news.
BLAXJA will miss your Heep.
Milwaukee Wrenchfest...when and where!
Only BLAXJA members need comment on how BLAXJA will feel!

Im glad your not hurt bro, youll find another and get it on the road soon
I look forward to kicking your bald head around winterfest...get moving

Chewy

[Urban Redneck]

What a bite in the ass. Glad to hear you are ok, glad you were alone, that it happened before you picked them up.

[DrMoab]

http://home.earthlink.net/%7Epigie/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/catangleview.jpg

This would be my choice in a situation like that...You did say you live right under the witches tit though didn't you.

sucks.....Seems like this has been happening alot here as of late.

[PhunkXJ]

damn, Scott.
I'm glad you are ok!!!

think I can get the washer fluid botttle??
:laugh3:

seriously.

[ILLXJ]

Damn, What a kick in the ass. Glad to hear you're OK. See ya at Winterfest. JIM.

[Lawn Cher']

Aw shite! So sorry to hear that, man. Having rolled one myself, I know how you feel. I'm just glad noone was hurt. Be well and take care. May the schwartz be with you.

[GI-John]

Glad to hear you're okay Scott. Sucks for the Jeep.

[OT]

Sucks for the Jeep.
Yeah, it never saw it coming. :laugh3:

[Dirk Pitt]

I've been there and it definitely sucks.

Glad you're okay.

If I can help, I'm in.

Good luck!

[Roxtar]

You already know it but I'll say it anyway.
Just let me know.

[JerryV]

Sorry to hear that Scott,hope the rest of the process goes good for you.

[Flowers]

Ouch! Hope to see you at Winterfest.

Buy a Zuki!

[BajaXJ92]

What they said ^^^....

pics?

[BajaXJ92]

for posterity...

goodtimes.

http://img196.exs.cx/img196/7936/155565713fqphldph2hm.jpg

[bgcntry72]

Glad.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/bgcntry72/HeepFront.jpg
Sad.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/bgcntry72/P1010071.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/bgcntry72/P1010073.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/bgcntry72/P1010074.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/bgcntry72/P1010072.jpg
It looks better in the photos.
The raingutter and roof are pushed in about 2-3", and the rear door won't open and the front one won't close, nor will the hood.
There are 3 spots where the hinges are that the road rubbed holes in the doorskin.
The metal on the rear hatch is folded over onto the quarter panel, and worn through.
Since Baja's pic, I have added a rear 44, 4.88s, 2" lift, trimmed fenders, 33's, and lots and lots of little, tiny, time consuming crap that will never be fully enjoi'd.
I don't know much about vehicle valuation, but with the roof, raingutter, and pillars moved a bit, I am hoping for a total loss so I can do it again.
Maybe use a little more PB Blaster this time, but otherwise it will be the same.
Lift, tcase, axles, rear bumper, rails, and wheels/tires will swap right over.
Stereo, new wiring, intake setup, welded skids, radiator, ignition, etc. will take a bit longer.
Then, make a rolling, multicolored carcass of mine, and let AmFam have it.
Luckily, Enterprise was nice enough to set me up with a Camry, until an F150 becomes available.
Looks like Winterfest is out, at least for me.
:rolleyes:

[OT]

I thought it was gonna be bad.

Hell, that metal is straighter than mine.

If all else fails, wheel that at Winterfest.


You're really f'in lucky.......
vBulletin Message

You must spread some
Reputation around before
giving it to bgcntry72 again.

[BajaXJ92]

I thought it was gonna be bad.


I'd love to see Scott's rotund-ass climb out of a duct taped XJ window, Dukes of Hazzard style.

I'd work out insurance issues before wheelin' it again.

mileage sure to vary.

[XJFang]

Glad you weren't injured Scott.

Let me know when you start on the next one, I'll be there. Or if you decide you just want to buff out the current one :D

If worse comes to worse and you're sans XJ at winterfest, you can have a seat in mine at least.

[Lawn Cher']

That looks worse than mine, and mine was totaled. A '97 in '01 w/ 90k miles on it. I imagine they had figured for driver side trunk glass, windshield, roof, both driver side doors, fender, rear quarter panel & D-pillar. I highly doubt that yours will be considered fixable. I bought mine back for salvage and repaired it since it was a slow rollover that didn't result in nearly the structural damage that you got. You'll probably get your wish.

[lobsterdmb]

glad you weren't hurt scott.... looks like it is time to add a cage and chop the roof.

[Jes]

If I were you I'd pull the unmolested glass(and other good exterior parts) off and run that thing at Winterfest for a proper sendoff.
Damn, I wish my black paint was still that shiny.

[XJJPR]

OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Glad you're not hurt!

It looks in the right shape for BOW5, pack it up and let's wheel!

hinkley

[PhunkXJ]

dayuuum!!!!


Man, you were so fawking excited about how great it was when we were cruising around on Fri.
bummer, that sucks, Scott.

[onaXJ98]

... Sorry to hear. Glad you're OK.

[KY Chris]

DAmn that sucks. Buy a zuki. They're the new cherokees I hear. Bring the Camry to Winterfest. I'll be in my Volvo and maybe JJ's grandma will let him have the Escort again.

[jjchgo]

DAmn that sucks. Buy a zuki. They're the new cherokees I hear. Bring the Camry to Winterfest. I'll be in my Volvo and maybe JJ's grandma will let him have the Escort again.

word. go zuki or go home. i will be at winterfest in something besides a xj.

cheers,

jj

[Fore Wheeler]

somebody give scott the tissues.

dude, this is good. collect the ins money, buy a tow rig, cut the doors off and wheel the piss out of it. problem solved.

see ya in IN.

oh yea, glad to hear you're KO, now get the fawkin blue tip wrench out and get to it.

[seanR]

No really,
That is nothing compared to what mine looked like!
Buy a tow rig and chop that!
I will be there sawzall in hand!

[Led]

just weld the doors shut and run winterfest,think of all the fun you will have not having to worry about sheet metal. fix it later
Led

[ChEwBaCcA]

Glad.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/bgcntry72/HeepFront.jpg
Sad.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/bgcntry72/P1010071.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/bgcntry72/P1010073.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/bgcntry72/P1010074.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/bgcntry72/P1010072.jpg
It looks better in the photos.
The raingutter and roof are pushed in about 2-3", and the rear door won't open and the front one won't close, nor will the hood.
There are 3 spots where the hinges are that the road rubbed holes in the doorskin.
The metal on the rear hatch is folded over onto the quarter panel, and worn through.
Since Baja's pic, I have added a rear 44, 4.88s, 2" lift, trimmed fenders, 33's, and lots and lots of little, tiny, time consuming crap that will never be fully enjoi'd.
I don't know much about vehicle valuation, but with the roof, raingutter, and pillars moved a bit, I am hoping for a total loss so I can do it again.
Maybe use a little more PB Blaster this time, but otherwise it will be the same.
Lift, tcase, axles, rear bumper, rails, and wheels/tires will swap right over.
Stereo, new wiring, intake setup, welded skids, radiator, ignition, etc. will take a bit longer.
Then, make a rolling, multicolored carcass of mine, and let AmFam have it.
Luckily, Enterprise was nice enough to set me up with a Camry, until an F150 becomes available.
Looks like Winterfest is out, at least for me.
:rolleyes:


FAWK , that will biff right out.......get the F150 , go to Uhaul rent a trailor and BRING IT!

Chewy

[ChEwBaCcA]

DAmn that sucks. Buy a zuki. They're the new cherokees I hear. Bring the Camry to Winterfest. I'll be in my Volvo and maybe JJ's grandma will let him have the Escort again.

Remember when I showed up in a rented WJ ;-) My Jeep got hit and was in the body shop one year......they gave me a WJ for a rental and I showed up.....
Scott if Chris is coming in a Volvo , Timo in a Zuki, JJ in a seafoam green Escort....you can come as well

Chew ...how much for you overhead console shipped to 60619 ..bacca

[Mike in NJ]

You have PLENTY of time for NACFest.

Then again, I was looking forward to the possibility of being your parole officer in Attica. (Assuming that I manage to get there).

As was said before, if this had to happen, glad it happened before you picked anyone up. Happy that it's only the XJ that's broke.

Mike in NJ :patriot:

[w_howey]

Damn, glad your fine.


Duck tape that door up tight, and who gives a care about the sheet metal!!!

[XJ_ranger]

wow - that is something that you dont even think about...

glad to hear that your ok -

I got seats at winterfest - and i get bored of driving at times... (spotting is 1/2 the fun)

[Flowers]

I agree with Chewy. Get that thing to Winterfest and wheel it one more time. It would be proper.

[Kejtar]

The raingutter and roof are pushed in about 2-3", and the rear door won't open and the front one won't close, nor will the hood.
There are 3 spots where the hinges are that the road rubbed holes in the doorskin.
The metal on the rear hatch is folded over onto the quarter panel, and worn through.
Since Baja's pic, I have added a rear 44, 4.88s, 2" lift, trimmed fenders, 33's, and lots and lots of little, tiny, time consuming crap that will never be fully enjoi'd.
I don't know much about vehicle valuation, but with the roof, raingutter, and pillars moved a bit, I am hoping for a total loss so I can do it again.
Maybe use a little more PB Blaster this time, but otherwise it will be the same.
Lift, tcase, axles, rear bumper, rails, and wheels/tires will swap right over.
Stereo, new wiring, intake setup, welded skids, radiator, ignition, etc. will take a bit longer.
Then, make a rolling, multicolored carcass of mine, and let AmFam have it.
Luckily, Enterprise was nice enough to set me up with a Camry, until an F150 becomes available.
Looks like Winterfest is out, at least for me.
:rolleyes:
You might have to fight them a bit for the total loss. I know someone who had more damage then you and the insurance company wanted to fix it (depends on the company and the adjustor). If they want to fix it, you can request another opinion/evaluation.
In any case if at all possible, keep the vehicle in your possesion. The ins co will try to get you to give it to them so that they can take it for some estimates, but you can fight them on that and have them show up at your place.
Anyways, you don't have that much damage. Fix the drivers door and the hood and wheel the sucker :D

[OT]

Yeah, you should fix it.

It is a Classic.

[bgcntry72]

Adjuster just left...
His is a wrench-type, and into drag racers and street rods.
After admiring my handiwork, he said that he is almost positive that the sheetmetal damage alone will be enough to total it.
He even mentioned that I could make more by parting it out.
Too cool.
The guy has to do his DD and chase down used parts costs and whatnot, but he said I should start shopping.
I am having the tires rebalanced and swapping the scuffed side inside, and removing bumpers, rails, etc. today, and may call out for some hands for the drivetrain swap. Everything behind the tranny is swapping over to the new shell.
More to come.

[Truth]

If I can help out I will. I agree with the other guys though, I'd wheel it as is.

Punch the windshield out, and take the doors off. I know it's not quite the same thing, but my doors don't shut either!

[bgcntry72]

New heep in driveway...
Making a list...
Planning ahead, remembering all the times I messed up the last one...
Good times...

[OT]

New heep in driveway...
Making a list...
Planning ahead, remembering all the times I messed up the last one...
Good times...
Welcome back to the land of the living.

[ILLXJ]

Congrats.

[HEX-J]

Man, that sucks. Glad you're OK, and will have another built XJ soon.

[wallysheata]

hey what happened to your rolled XJ, i'd be interested in buying it if you work out a deal with insurance to keep it, figure it all out and shoot me a price for what you'd want...might be to your advantage to have em total, you keep the rig, and sell it to me vs having them take the rig.


Wally

[bgcntry72]

I pulled all the parts I wanted and the salvage yard towed it away this morning.
I could have bought it for about $1600, but why?
I bought an identical one and swapped axles, suspension, tires, wheels, exhaust, tcase, rails, bumpers, armor, driveshafts, battery, HD cables, bored throttle body, bored spacer, intake, plug wires, plugs, air tank, air freshener, airwick, etc.
Thanks anyway.

[XJ_ranger]

air freshener

critical - i hear that there wont be showers...

[Rev Den]

I would not want it....I hear the crew replacing parts MAY have left a bolt or four, out.


Rev

[Gil BullyKatz]

I would not want it....I hear the crew replacing parts MAY have left a bolt or four, out.


Rev

I was told some of those T-case bolts were finger tightened

:D

[Lincoln]

Crap a week, I'd still have the sniffles.