Topic: Had a wee accident (Read 8933 times)

Porny · « **Reply #30 on:** January 18, 2007, 21:47:25 »

Quote from: "Redlinemike"

pair of wings,bonnet bumper rad n intercooler n a check over n thats sorted

At best... or a chassis at worst.

My mate did a very similar thing in his 110 and the chassis is very bent!!!

Ian

discomummy · « **Reply #31 on:** January 18, 2007, 21:50:40 »

Hi,

glad to hear you are ok, but still if your neck is sore - see your doctor!

had a similar incident last year, but the bull bar took the brunt of the impact.

that is what insurance is for - we pay for it, don't like to use it, but in the end - if you have to, you claim.

regards

ela

Xtremeteam · « **Reply #32 on:** January 18, 2007, 21:51:02 »

Quote from: "Porny"

Quote from: "Redlinemike"
pair of wings,bonnet bumper rad n intercooler n a check over n thats sorted

At best... or a chassis at worst.

My mate did a very similar thing in his 110 and the chassis is very bent!!!

Ian

i did the same with mine & needed an indicator lense & grill :lol:

land-def-90 · « **Reply #33 on:** January 18, 2007, 21:53:59 »

I am no expert on hand brakes but surely non LR vehicles have the brake pads on the rear wheels pull on by the hand brake. Any truth in this?[
not sure about outher makes but my 1995 shogun had disks on rear axle/ but had a drum brake for hand brake the rear disk ran around itquote]

edatkin · « **Reply #34 on:** January 18, 2007, 21:59:38 »

i will buy it for Ã‚Â£400

smo · « **Reply #35 on:** January 18, 2007, 22:09:33 »

Quote from: "Redlinemike"

pair of wings,bonnet bumper rad n intercooler n a check over n thats sorted

Sadly nto mike, much more front end damage than that, the whole stearing system is nackered and suspension is damaged too. Engine damage looks to extend further than the intercooler/rad as well.

chassis is definatly damaged and out of line as the rear crossmember as moved considerably on one side, the N/S is wher it used to be and the O/S has moved rearwards by about 1.5" - not huge but nociable ammount.

Porny · « **Reply #36 on:** January 18, 2007, 22:14:25 »

Quote from: "smo"

Quote from: "Redlinemike"
pair of wings,bonnet bumper rad n intercooler n a check over n thats sorted

Sadly nto mike, much more front end damage than that, the whole stearing system is nackered and suspension is damaged too. Engine damage looks to extend further than the intercooler/rad as well.

chassis is definatly damaged and out of line as the rear crossmember as moved considerably on one side, the N/S is wher it used to be and the O/S has moved rearwards by about 1.5" - not huge but nociable ammount.

Sounds very much the same as my mates 110"... his accident was very similar too. He came round a blind bend on a dual carrigeway only to find a van broken down... couldn't avoid as had a car level with him in the right hand lane... shifted the van a good few foot. And gave the bloke, who was still sat in it, a bit of a fright!!! :shock:

Smo, you have a pm by the way....

Ian

Xtremeteam · « **Reply #37 on:** January 18, 2007, 22:19:05 »

Quote from: "edatkin"

i will buy it for Ã‚Â£400

& ill triple that offer

discograham · « **Reply #38 on:** January 19, 2007, 01:15:15 »

Glad your'e ok.. sorry about the landy... You haven't had a lot of luck with that so far...

( Whaddon ! )

But in a way it did you proud... your'e still here !

smo · « **Reply #39 on:** January 19, 2007, 09:02:03 »

Quote from: "discograham"

Glad your'e ok.. sorry about the landy... You haven't had a lot of luck with that so far... ( Whaddon ! )

But in a way it did you proud... your'e still here !

Cheers Graham, whaddon was fun tho, this wasnt so much. I thought i hurt yesterday, its taken me 5 mins to shuffle my way over to the computer and sit down this morning as i can barely move!

Ian - I've briefly seen ya PM, will reply when i wake up more!

muddyjames · « **Reply #40 on:** January 19, 2007, 17:27:10 »

Quote from: "smo"

I thought i hurt yesterday, its taken me 5 mins to shuffle my way over to the computer and sit down this morning as i can barely move!

Get to your doctors ASAP then. I know us blokes are very stuborn about going but in these circumstances you need to GO. I am sure other people will agree with me on this.

smo · « **Reply #41 on:** January 19, 2007, 17:32:24 »

I have been, i have whiplash...and bruised ribs amongst other random injuries which keep popping up!

Keep moving and keep taking the Ibuprofen basically!

Bunnie · « **Reply #42 on:** January 19, 2007, 17:54:48 »

if you need to take paracetomol inbetween the ibprofin keeps the medicine topped up nicely.

couple of years a go customers son decided to wrap the front end iof his landy round a tree after drink driving.

damage was in a similar area and that needed a new chassis but they classed it as a Catagory C so they brought it back and spent the next 12 months repairing and repainting and its looks as good as new now.

but dont forget if its quite new they may repair it.

gets some rest and hope you feel better soon.

Porny · « **Reply #43 on:** January 19, 2007, 19:32:57 »

Smo,

I think you need to change your signature...

Quote

'04 90 CSW TD5....modded here and there

Is more of a 88" now

:D (or even an 80")

'04 88" CSW Td5.... heavily modded here and there

(sorry... tis a bit cruel

)

Ian

smo · « **Reply #44 on:** January 19, 2007, 19:39:28 »

Pah, i might have shrunk the bodywork a bit but the chassis is still the same length, just not quite the same shape!

Skibum346 · « **Reply #45 on:** January 19, 2007, 19:52:41 »

SMO... I know you've been to your doctor but also consider going to a good Chiropractor. They look ath things from a different viewpoint and in some cases can carry out an adjustment that'll take the bulk of the problem away.

But get in early. I had an accident in the eighties where I pretty much dived headfirst to the gym floor from about 5'... went to he medical centre (was a squaddie at the time) na dthe medic gave me a sponge collar and said come back in the morning.

I was off on a course the foloowing morning so just wore the collar for 6 weeks. 20 years later C1 & C2 are misalligned and despite frequent adjustments are unlikely to re-allign correctly. If I'd seen who I should have when it happened I would be a whole lot happier now!

Good luck

Skibum

smo · « **Reply #46 on:** January 19, 2007, 20:01:27 »

Skibum - great minds think alike, i'm booked in to see my "tried and tested" chiropractor tomorrow afternoon and she will assess and treat as nessecary :)

Skibum346 · « **Reply #47 on:** January 19, 2007, 21:05:08 »

Quote from: "smo"

Skibum - great minds think alike, i'm booked in to see my "tried and tested" chiropractor tomorrow afternoon and she will assess and treat as nessecary :)

Good man...

Wait... "She"...? Darn... I gotta put up with a a 6' 4" Belgian bloke!
:(sulk):

Jake · « **Reply #48 on:** January 19, 2007, 21:44:55 »

Glad to hear your ok smo :shock:
:)

smo · « **Reply #49 on:** January 22, 2007, 21:05:59 »

Hmm, spoke to the repairing garage earlier and it looks like its going to be a write off.

Insurance assesor has been and is doing his report. I was amazed to hear the estimated repair cost...then they said it might need a front axle at a whapping Ã‚Â£5500...yes 5.5K for one axle!!!! :shock:

AbyssDJ · « **Reply #50 on:** January 22, 2007, 21:12:55 »

Quote from: "smo"

Hmm, spoke to the repairing garage earlier and it looks like its going to be a write off.

Insurance assesor has been and is doing his report. I was amazed to hear the estimated repair cost...then they said it might need a front axle at a whapping Ã‚Â£5500...yes 5.5K for one axle!!!! :shock:

load of crap aint it? exactly the reason that insurance is largely a waste of time and money

smo · « **Reply #51 on:** January 22, 2007, 21:17:36 »

I hope to buy back the salvage though and rebuild her myself into a challenge truck.....depends what the insurance company say.

Jim-Willy · « **Reply #52 on:** January 22, 2007, 22:49:05 »

Bad news SMO, my 90 was rear ended over xmas, i have a seriously deformed rear but it ain't damaged my chassis other than the very rear and the x member, so i'm lucky. We all walked away aswell with just the usual whiplash / bruises etc etc which is double lucky. The only fatality was the J33p, it just folded when it bummed my 90...........

smo · « **Reply #53 on:** January 23, 2007, 08:56:27 »

Thats not good Jim - i take it you are going to be repairing her?

muddyjames · « **Reply #54 on:** January 23, 2007, 17:30:28 »

Quote from: "smo"

I was amazed to hear the estimated repair cost...then they said it might need a front axle at a whapping Ã‚Â£5500...yes 5.5K for one axle!!!! :shock:

It cant be that much for an axle??? Isnt it the reason we buy landies is because parts are so stupidly cheap??? I would have a look on Paddocks or somewhere and look to see if you can find axles alot cheaper.

I know a van that was close to being a write off and we faught it and found a garage that would send in a quote using second hand parts for some bits and the insurance co said yeah go ahead with that quote then.

It maybe worth a try :?

smo · « **Reply #55 on:** January 23, 2007, 17:35:49 »

Parts would need to be brand new from LR cos of the warranty.

I herd from the insurance assesor today and its been declared a total loss - so now i have to fight about its value and if i can buy back the salvage to rebuild myself.

Jim-Willy · « **Reply #56 on:** January 23, 2007, 19:23:14 »

Quote from: "smo"

Thats not good Jim - i take it you are going to be repairing her?

Hope so, the insurance have not accepted the estimates yet..............

smo · « **Reply #57 on:** January 23, 2007, 19:26:46 »

Quote from: "Jim-Willy"

Quote from: "smo"
Thats not good Jim - i take it you are going to be repairing her?

Hope so, the insurance have not accepted the estimates yet..............

Christ! Dragging on a bit theneh Jim.

I only crashed on thurs morn and i've already got to the negotiating money stage for settlement. You wanna be jumping up and down on their heads a bit more, get them moving :)

Jim-Willy · « **Reply #58 on:** January 23, 2007, 19:37:19 »

Yes it seems its more hassle when it aint your fault than it is when it is. When i wrecked my jeep it was all my fault (well kinda anyway) and was sorted quick smart.........

Berliner Beer · « **Reply #59 on:** January 23, 2007, 19:43:21 »

Quote from: "smo"

I have been, i have whiplash...and bruised ribs amongst other random injuries which keep popping up!

Keep moving and keep taking the Ibuprofen basically!

Thats good advice. You will probably feel worse tomorow. Gentle movements of the aching body parts will prevent stiffening up. Nice hot bath might make you feel better too. Glad your ok. If things dont improve after a few days get down the doc for a check. Some times a few sessions with the physio can work wonders. Ibuprofen is good for these types of aches. If that not working well ask the doctor. There are some good alternatives on precription.

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