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slider
June 12th, 2008, 19:30
my son was trying to haul the trash up to the dumpster, it's 1/2 mile away on our private lane. well the world went alittle upside down for him when he went off the road. the jeep landed upside down in about 2 1/2 ft of water. he had to break the rear window out to get out of the jeep. very scary as a dad. here's a few pic's of the aftermath. i didn't get any of the jeep in the water. the camera was in the jeep. guess i need a new camera too.
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r196/slider60/DSCF0014-1.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r196/slider60/DSCF0018.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r196/slider60/DSCF0017.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r196/slider60/DSCF0019.jpg
XJSpencer
June 12th, 2008, 19:35
wow.

My accident taking the trash 1/2 mile away involved a fire hydrant.(when I was 15):dunce:

How fast was he going on that fun slippery road?

That is really scary. I'm glad he's alright.
Hammered
June 12th, 2008, 19:37
that ZJ paint job is awesome
slider
June 12th, 2008, 19:38
wow.

My accident taking the trash 1/2 mile away involved a fire hydrant.(when I was 15):dunce:

How fast was he going on that fun slippery road?

That is really scary. I'm glad he's alright.

he was going fairly slow. he just slipped of the side, and flopped.

the cool part was, after sitting upside down under water. i flipped it back over, started it and drove it home.
Smittty9785
June 12th, 2008, 19:39
why new camera? looks like the pics came out fine.
slider
June 12th, 2008, 19:40
that ZJ paint job is awesome

thanks! atleast when i fix it, the paint will be easy to match.
slider
June 12th, 2008, 19:41
why new camera? looks like the pics came out fine.

had to barrow one after the fact.
Smittty9785
June 12th, 2008, 19:43
oh nevermind then. looks like you need a new cam. at least he was alright though right?
slider
June 12th, 2008, 19:45
oh nevermind then. looks like you need a new cam. at least he was alright though right?

yea. thank god he's ok. if he would have been pinned or broken he would have drownded.
MT Mike
June 12th, 2008, 19:46
What did he land on that creased the roof like that? A culvert?

I'm assuming the only thing he hurt was his pride and your ZJ?
Smittty9785
June 12th, 2008, 19:47
damn good thing. too bad the jeep is mess up. looks like a good sawsall project now. :dunno:
slider
June 12th, 2008, 19:48
What did he land on that creased the roof like that? A culvert?

I'm assuming the only thing he hurt was his pride and your ZJ?

there was a high point in the dirt that the roof landed on.
jmaxj
June 12th, 2008, 19:49
woo hoo an IC chop top party :clap: j\k that sucks glad your kid was ok
MT Mike
June 12th, 2008, 19:50
Glad to hear your son was ok. I'm sure that's an experience that neither one of you won't forget for a long time to come.
slider
June 12th, 2008, 19:50
damn good thing. too bad the jeep is mess up. looks like a good sawsall project now. :dunno:

that very thing may happen. don't know yet. i can fix most everything. the dent in the roof might be alittle tricky.
Israel
June 12th, 2008, 21:29
I'm glad your boy is OK. It's scary to think what may have happened if he didn't break out that rear window and had to spend too much time in that water.

Sooo... if you plan on parting that thing out, let us know. I need some trim pieces. :D
MoabXJeeper
June 13th, 2008, 01:46
Really glad the kid is ok. I think if you took a Jeep wrench (aka 3 lb sledge) to that roof it just might do the job. If it doesnt you pretty much are going to cut it off anyway, right?
XJumpmaster
June 13th, 2008, 10:20
MMMMMMMMMMMM Tubed ZJ!!!!
Glad the kidlet is OK.
Flash
June 13th, 2008, 14:48
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r196/slider60/DSCF0014-1.jpg

Maybe a rail rod tie and a bottle jack would get the ruff up enough, and plexi glass it.

Vary quick thinking, of your son..........aspeial after his world just got turned up side down:thumbup: :thumbup:
XJBANKER
June 13th, 2008, 16:28
Im glad to hear that he is ok.