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Macktruckdriver · 11-23-2014, 12:08 PM

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This was a 68 year old guy locally. Survived with non life threatening injuries. The truck in the picture was the truck towing the trailer.....

diesel_importer · 11-23-2014, 01:13 PM

That is wild. Can't believe anyone got out of that truck alive

Shainer · 11-23-2014, 01:47 PM

I've seen veichles hit by coal trains running 60 mph look better than that. What's the story behind it?

Macktruckdriver · 11-23-2014, 04:27 PM

http://woodtv.com/2014/11/22/man-inj...h-in-ionia-co/

TheBac · 11-23-2014, 04:33 PM

Imagine my surprise to see "Ionia Co" in that article. Thats about 10 miles from my route. From the pic, I thought it was on Riverside Dr outside Lyons before I read the article. That area got 6"+ of snow Thursday, and the snow was melting/refreezing Friday. Was the kind of conditions that can fool drivers into a false sense of security. Glad he survived.

Shainer · 11-23-2014, 08:46 PM

Bet he got jackknifed at some point before going up the hill. The subsequent roll down the hill and being tied up to the trailer is probably what caused all the damage. May not have had the trailer brakes set correctly for the weight (empty) and the conditions (icy). Really amazed it didn't cause a fatality. The damage might also not been as bad as the picture, as I'm sure that picture is post extraction.

4x4dually · 11-24-2014, 07:00 AM

Post-Extraction or not....that is a miracle. To end up on atop the trailer you were towing is nothing shy of amazing. Glad ol' boy survived. I'm like you all.....I helped dad wrecker a car out from under a rail car one time that wasn't that fubar.

newsmoke · 11-29-2014, 06:02 PM

Holy ****. I'd be willing to bet that the truck is suffering from the typical cracked dodge dash also.

99_SilvrCummins · 12-22-2014, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by newsmoke

Holy ****. I'd be willing to bet that the truck is suffering from the typical cracked dodge dash also.

Glad he is alright. ^^^^

jesnic7 · 12-24-2014, 08:06 AM

My son wrecked his car. I have to go tow it from the impound lot so my storage bill doesn't keep climbing. Waiting on insurance company to do their thing.

Merry Christmas

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*Chris Tobin* · 12-24-2014, 09:15 AM

^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Looks like a MkK IV Jetta, that's what my son drives. I hope your son is okay!!! Mind if I ask what happened and were there any injuries?

jesnic7 · 12-24-2014, 12:35 PM

Chris, no injuries. My son was driving in Marietta on Roswell Rd and some kid pulled out in front of him. Both cars totaled. The jetta is sure a safe car.

*Chris Tobin* · 12-24-2014, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jesnic7

Chris, no injuries. My son was driving in Marietta on Roswell Rd and some kid pulled out in front of him. Both cars totaled. The jetta is sure a safe car.

Good to hear (about no injuries and safe car), bummer car is totaled... If it is a TDI buy it back from the insurance co for the engine at least!

Or you could buy it back and see if it will work to build one of these:

http://www.smythkitcars.com/#!gallery/cee5

The Smyth G3F is a car I would like to build... Heck I might even buy the wrecked Jetta from you to give it a try if it isn't too far gone!!!

jesnic7 · 12-24-2014, 02:04 PM

That looks sweeeeet! My son's Jetta is a 1.8T, auto. We just replaced the throttle body, ignition coils, plugs, wires, new KO4 turbo, front axles, front wheel bearings, calipers, rotors, pads and new tires. Also replaced the radiator and serviced the ac and installed all new speakers, head unit, new amplifier and subs. All this has been done in the past 4 months. Next on the list was a new paint job. Just waiting on the at fault insurance company to step up and inform me of their intentions. Adjuster says he has to do his investigation to see was at fault. The other driver received a ticket, teen driving a brand new G35, for improper turn in front of oncoming traffic.

*Chris Tobin* · 12-24-2014, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jesnic7

That looks sweeeeet! My son's Jetta is a 1.8T, auto. We just replaced the throttle body, ignition coils, plugs, wires, new KO4 turbo, front axles, front wheel bearings, calipers, rotors, pads and new tires. Also replaced the radiator and serviced the ac and installed all new speakers, head unit, new amplifier and subs. All this has been done in the past 4 months. Next on the list was a new paint job. Just waiting on the at fault insurance company to step up and inform me of their intentions. Adjuster says he has to do his investigation to see was at fault. The other driver received a ticket, teen driving a brand new G35, for improper turn in front of oncoming traffic.

Wow, a lot of work put into it. Be sure you get compensated for the work... provide receipts if needed. Also the 1.8T would still make a cool G3F, just not quite as cool as a TDI version!!!

At the very least I would consider buying it back just to get the stereo equipment and such then sell off parts or scrap the rest of the car...

jesnic7 · 12-24-2014, 02:37 PM

That's the plan. Impound lot says I have 10 days before they scrap it. Insurance adjuster hasn't even looked at it yet. I will tow home on Friday.

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*Chris Tobin* · 12-24-2014, 03:19 PM

Make sure the impound lot guys did not strip the good parts and sound system out of it... Again, receipts may help here...

jesnic7 · 12-24-2014, 06:12 PM

I have all the receipts for everything. Not worried about it. Worst case scenario is the insurance doesn't pay top dollar. I just buy my son another car and scrap out the jetta. I might just give him my Touareg and I buy another.

11-23-2014, 01:13 PM	#2
diesel_importer Name: diesel_importer Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fairfield,TX Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,501	That is wild. Can't believe anyone got out of that truck alive __________________ 01 QCSB 2WD AUTO: Redline/Smarty, Monster VP, 6x.013, S467 FMW, Goerend Trans, Caltracs. Fuel only - 11.85 @ 114, 50 Shot - 11.58 @ 116 w/ 1.69 60'

11-23-2014, 01:47 PM	#3
Shainer Name: Shainer Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Colorado Member`s Gallery Posts: 904	I've seen veichles hit by coal trains running 60 mph look better than that. What's the story behind it? __________________ '98 24v "Irish Chimp". I started out with very little... I still have most of it.

11-23-2014, 04:33 PM	#5
TheBac Name: TheBac Title: UPS guy Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mid Michigan Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,344	Imagine my surprise to see "Ionia Co" in that article. Thats about 10 miles from my route. From the pic, I thought it was on Riverside Dr outside Lyons before I read the article. That area got 6"+ of snow Thursday, and the snow was melting/refreezing Friday. Was the kind of conditions that can fool drivers into a false sense of security. Glad he survived. __________________ Tom "BBT" -- 2003 GMC CC/SB 4x4 12.14@111.15 "KLESHAY" -- 2000 C5 Corvette -- the toy 2017 Buick Regal 2.0T -- the DD Last edited by TheBac; 11-23-2014 at 04:34 PM.

11-23-2014, 08:46 PM	#6
Shainer Name: Shainer Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Colorado Member`s Gallery Posts: 904	Bet he got jackknifed at some point before going up the hill. The subsequent roll down the hill and being tied up to the trailer is probably what caused all the damage. May not have had the trailer brakes set correctly for the weight (empty) and the conditions (icy). Really amazed it didn't cause a fatality. The damage might also not been as bad as the picture, as I'm sure that picture is post extraction. __________________ '98 24v "Irish Chimp". I started out with very little... I still have most of it. Last edited by Shainer; 11-23-2014 at 08:48 PM.

11-24-2014, 07:00 AM	#7
4x4dually Name: 4x4dually Title: Moderator Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stillwater, OK Member`s Gallery Posts: 31,812	Post-Extraction or not....that is a miracle. To end up on atop the trailer you were towing is nothing shy of amazing. Glad ol' boy survived. I'm like you all.....I helped dad wrecker a car out from under a rail car one time that wasn't that fubar. __________________ Jory 2009 4x4 3500 MCLB "There are people far less intelligent than you making a living doing this stuff." - Jeff Mumau

11-23-2014, 04:27 PM	#4
Macktruckdriver Name: Macktruckdriver Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Allendale, MI Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,358	http://woodtv.com/2014/11/22/man-inj...h-in-ionia-co/

11-29-2014, 06:02 PM	#8
newsmoke Name: newsmoke Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New Hampshire Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,501	Holy ****. I'd be willing to bet that the truck is suffering from the typical cracked dodge dash also. __________________ Jared 2014 F350 powerstroke 2014 Cruze diesel

12-24-2014, 08:06 AM	#10
jesnic7 Name: jesnic7 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2012 Member`s Gallery Posts: 265	My son wrecked his car. I have to go tow it from the impound lot so my storage bill doesn't keep climbing. Waiting on insurance company to do their thing. Merry Christmas Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-24-2014, 09:15 AM	#11
Chris Tobin Name: Chris Tobin Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dayton, TN Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,662	^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Looks like a MkK IV Jetta, that's what my son drives. I hope your son is okay!!! Mind if I ask what happened and were there any injuries? __________________ Chris Tobin Editor--Ultimate Diesel Builder's Guide Freelance Editor and Photographer Working with DIESEL WORLD, DIRT SPORTS, MUSCLE CAR POWER & STREET TRUCKS magazines tobinemail@aol.com I might be able to help get you in a mag. Custom poster size photos available. PM or email for info.

12-24-2014, 12:35 PM	#12
jesnic7 Name: jesnic7 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2012 Member`s Gallery Posts: 265	Chris, no injuries. My son was driving in Marietta on Roswell Rd and some kid pulled out in front of him. Both cars totaled. The jetta is sure a safe car.

12-24-2014, 02:04 PM	#14
jesnic7 Name: jesnic7 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2012 Member`s Gallery Posts: 265	That looks sweeeeet! My son's Jetta is a 1.8T, auto. We just replaced the throttle body, ignition coils, plugs, wires, new KO4 turbo, front axles, front wheel bearings, calipers, rotors, pads and new tires. Also replaced the radiator and serviced the ac and installed all new speakers, head unit, new amplifier and subs. All this has been done in the past 4 months. Next on the list was a new paint job. Just waiting on the at fault insurance company to step up and inform me of their intentions. Adjuster says he has to do his investigation to see was at fault. The other driver received a ticket, teen driving a brand new G35, for improper turn in front of oncoming traffic.

12-24-2014, 02:37 PM	#16
jesnic7 Name: jesnic7 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2012 Member`s Gallery Posts: 265	That's the plan. Impound lot says I have 10 days before they scrap it. Insurance adjuster hasn't even looked at it yet. I will tow home on Friday. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-24-2014, 03:19 PM	#17
Chris Tobin Name: Chris Tobin Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dayton, TN Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,662	Make sure the impound lot guys did not strip the good parts and sound system out of it... Again, receipts may help here... __________________ Chris Tobin Editor--Ultimate Diesel Builder's Guide Freelance Editor and Photographer Working with DIESEL WORLD, DIRT SPORTS, MUSCLE CAR POWER & STREET TRUCKS magazines tobinemail@aol.com I might be able to help get you in a mag. Custom poster size photos available. PM or email for info.

12-24-2014, 06:12 PM	#18
jesnic7 Name: jesnic7 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2012 Member`s Gallery Posts: 265	I have all the receipts for everything. Not worried about it. Worst case scenario is the insurance doesn't pay top dollar. I just buy my son another car and scrap out the jetta. I might just give him my Touareg and I buy another.