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  1. Thatoneguy

    Collision Restoration for Wanda the Miner

    So today I got the word that the field appraiser decided to total it. Now I have a friend that has worked for USAA for like 20 something years that have me pointers and actually looked up the claim to take a look at it. He agrees with me that the field appraiser that came out was an idiot and...
  2. Thatoneguy

    Collision Restoration for Wanda the Miner

    I agree 100% granted mine needs a new dash and a new headliner amongst other cosmetic things. How many miles did yours have on it and what insurance company? Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk
  3. Thatoneguy

    Collision Restoration for Wanda the Miner

    Thanks man I appreciate it. I plan on taking some 3/16" steel and doing a bumper design I've done for several clients throughout the years. Basically it consists of a 3/16" body of the bumper and 1/4" flat bar on the inside as stiffeners, D-rings welded on the back, hitch receiver in the center...
  4. Thatoneguy

    Collision Restoration for Wanda the Miner

    And I appreciate the offer man. Too bad we ain't closer. Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk
  5. Thatoneguy

    Collision Restoration for Wanda the Miner

    My leads actually aren't bent. Only 1 shackle was bent. Frame has no cracks just bent. So hopeully that'll make a difference! Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk
  6. Thatoneguy

    Collision Restoration for Wanda the Miner

    Thanks for the info y'all. Got a friend that worked in claims for many years with USAA and is helping me out. Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk
  7. Thatoneguy

    Collision Restoration for Wanda the Miner

    Update. Got her buffed and Purdy. Ordered a 4 row aluminum radiator, new headlights, found a better deal on a set of front shackles than I could on just the one so both front shackles are on their way. Went to Napa to pick up the water pump today and they pulled out one that had obviously been...
  8. Thatoneguy

    Collision Restoration for Wanda the Miner

    Ah come on man don't talk like that lol. I've already got what little bit of frame tweaked under the bumper straightened out. So I'm really hoping they don't total it. It still runs for crying out loud... But to answer your question... Yes I would. Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk
  9. Thatoneguy

    Oil in valley pan

    When you replace the oil pressure sending unit make sure you do it with the motor cold and be VERY gentle. That stupid piece is super crack sensitive. Also, when you buy the new switch you can actually mod the stock gauge to use an actual sensor and be an actual gauge not an idiot gauge. Back to...
  10. Thatoneguy

    Collision Restoration for Wanda the Miner

    I have the HF 6 inch orbital and have for a long time. For the money, that thing is actually a beast. Variable speed, and it actually does no big down easy at all. I can put it in full speed and put my weight into it and it's a nice slow turn like you want for buffing. I would recommend it...
  11. Thatoneguy

    Collision Restoration for Wanda the Miner

    We've been using his ryobi brand one. I'm gonna try and order some new pads for mine. Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk
  12. Thatoneguy

    Collision Restoration for Wanda the Miner

    In the first picture you can see the paint wasn't terrible... But it definitely showed it's age and was very dull. The second picture is just after one quick pass with the buffer and some compound. Haven't even hit her with wax or polish yet and it looks 100 times better. Sent from my VS980 4G...
  13. Thatoneguy

    Collision Restoration for Wanda the Miner

    This is a before and after of the wheels. The cleaner one still needs to be taken off so we can get around the lugs and stuff.... Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk
  14. Thatoneguy

    Collision Restoration for Wanda the Miner

    So progress has been made. Essentialy I'm stuck as far as repairs until I get some parts in. But, we started giving her a complete detail and so far the results are awesome. I use this truck daily on horse ranches and for me welding business so she sees a lot of hard work. The body is very...
  15. Thatoneguy

    Collision Restoration for Wanda the Miner

    Ya once I get the repairs done and the insurance money I'm definitely replacing these piece of crap tires. Gonna go with the good Ol' Cooper AT3's.
  16. Thatoneguy

    Collision Restoration for Wanda the Miner

    Just finished with the clay bar over the entire body. Before and after pics are gonna be awesome Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk
  17. Thatoneguy

    Collision Restoration for Wanda the Miner

    Some guy that was parked on the shoulder of the freeway for some Frekin reason. Ya they did. Craziest thing. They're mud tires... So when it rains on the asphalt it's already a nightmare. But I had never had any slipping issues like THIS when it was dry. Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk
  18. Thatoneguy

    Collision Restoration for Wanda the Miner

    We also pulled the water pump because it was shot. Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk
  19. Thatoneguy

    Collision Restoration for Wanda the Miner

    This is how it sits as of now... Gonna pressure wash her and give her a good was and buff for when the insurance appraiser comes out [emoji12] Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk
  20. Thatoneguy

    Collision Restoration for Wanda the Miner

    We pulled the radiator and laughed at how much the fan messed it up! Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk
  21. Thatoneguy

    Collision Restoration for Wanda the Miner

    Next step was to bend the top crossmember back straight. You can see in the first picture how it was bent inward and would make it darn near impossible to get the radiator, condenser, and fan clutch out. To straighten it, we used a hole in the middle of it and attached a ratchet strap to the...
  22. Thatoneguy

    Collision Restoration for Wanda the Miner

    Once we got it to the shop, we started removing broken stuff. First step was cutting the bumper off with the sawzall. The drivers side frame had bent. But luckily it really only bent where the bumper mounts on... So with a 3" solid piece of round stock steel and a six-year, we were able to bend...
  23. Thatoneguy

    Collision Restoration for Wanda the Miner

    To start with... Here is a picture of when it first happened.... Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk
  24. Thatoneguy

    Collision Restoration for Wanda the Miner

    So let me start this out with some back story... I haven't owned my truck for that long compared to other here, and the guy I bought her from put the cheapest POS tires imagineable (owner of a 3 generation family tire shop had never even heard of the brand) just to sell her. So I've been having...
  25. Thatoneguy

    Help me decide, E4OD vs ZF5

    Well when mine was driveable, it was definitely a plus for me!

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