Death of a CUCV Legend

[grayw0lf]

After a happy 12 years, my CUCV is dead, victim to a 30" diameter tree knocked over by Thursday's tornado.

I'd love to somehow save it, but its in rough shape. Besides the back being obviously crunched, the rear axle is bent, top is in pieces, body is twisted enough to where the driver seat is touching the side of the truck. Other than being smashed, she was in perfect condition, with a decent bit of customization.

 

[BKubu]

Sorry to hear about your truck. It looked like a nice one.

 

[FloridaAKM]

That is just a disaster, looks like your home had a bit of customization also. Sell it on GP with a sticker that states, ran when parked. JK! Sorry for your loss, hope you & your family are safe & sound.

 

[90Jimmy]

Bad deal man....make her an organ donor. Sure there are lots of less fortunate CUCV's in the world waiting on some new to them parts and pieces.

 

[grayw0lf]

That is just a disaster, looks like your home had a bit of customization also. Sell it on GP with a sticker that states, ran when parked. JK! Sorry for your loss, hope you & your family are safe & sound.

Everyone is safe & sound, which is definitely the important part.

I still have delusions of finding finding a body donor, though the frame may be messed up & it won't currently go far/at all due to an obviously bent rear axle.

 

[grayw0lf]

The CUCV did give itself to save my house. I have minor roof damage. If the CUCV were not parked where it was, it would have surely caved in the entire carport & crushed the new truck.

 

[doghead]

Was it insured for such a loss?

 

[grayw0lf]

Was it insured for such a loss?

Liability only. My StateFarm homeowners specifically excludes "anything with a tag." My Old '70 C-10 was scratched up too, but nothing more.

 

[porkysplace]

Liability only. My StateFarm homeowners specifically excludes "anything with a tag." My Old '70 C-10 was scratched up too, but nothing more.

Comprehensive insurance is fairly cheap and would have covered this.
https://www.thebalance.com/comprehensive-insurance-coverage-2645753

 

[dmetalmiki]

That took a bad hit, But you and the family are safe. And that is paramount.

 

[Michael]

There should be plenty of body donors out there as many as was sold out of Montgomery. I have one in Tishomingo, MS but that would be a long way to drag it back. The big question would be if the frame is bent so it can keep its title and if it would be worth the effort.

Let's change that to cost effective. We all know it would be worth it but if the frame is bent or maybe even if it isn't, it might cost less to just buy another one and move your upgrades to it.

 

[319cssb]

That's just terrible. I can feel your pain.
I could use a grill and some other parts, maybe your truck can save others

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Glad everyone is OK.
We had a tree just absolutely flatten the wifes Pontiac Sunfire years ago. After that, severe wind storms still make me a bit nervous. I don't think I ever truly knew fear until faced with the fury of Mother Nature howling like that. I made damm sure the next house had a basement....

 

[marchplumber]

Glad all are OK! Vehicles are "things" and can be replaced. People? Nope..................take your time................think it through...................rebuild or part out. Outcome is up to you AND your "wallet".