My worst day ever

[mercman1953]

Well I have found out first hand that 4 wheel drum brakes do not come close to stopping like 4 wheel anti-lock disc brakes. You can see from the pics that I wanted to cry! Needless to say I am looking for a good 69 grille either shiny or painted. Hope someone can help me out

[4th effie n counting]

OUCH makes me wanna
I'll keep an eye open for ya. Hope you weren't physically hurt in the mishap

[kaptnkaos]

Holy cow... mercman1953

Good thing you were in a bump...
If it wuz a ricer you'd haveta replace the whole rig...
just glad yer ok...

KaptnKA S

[mljjones67]

Oh man I feel for ya.

I might have one for you. Give me a couple of days to find out. It will likley be off a 67

[67mann]

that sucks if no one else does (not tryin to step on toes)or if
Mlj can't find one. I'll pull this one for ya it's a 67---

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii30 ... G_0012.jpg

[SteveC]

ouch i can feel your pain hopefully you werent hurt and maybe some one here can help youget here healthy again

[BiggDogg]

ahh sorry man. Glad you are ok. I'm sure enough people around here have stuff to help you get the truck back together again...

now for what you hit... what kinda damages did the bump cause?

[Nausea]

Ouch! Sorry to see that. Bet it did a number on the other vehicle
Do you already have a replacement hood? I'm considering parting out my '72 - but not really ready to just yet.

[mercman1953]

Thanks for the thoughts guys. I had my whole family with me the wife and 2 kids. I had put a 3 seat belt in the middle for the kids so other than my wife hitting her head no one was hurt. I hit an Expedition and I got the worst end of it. When he hit his brakes his rear bumper went up and mine went down. His bumper cleared my bumper and even the push guards. The worst part was the kid who was driving was only 15 and didn't even have a permit. needless to say I was not a happy camper!!

[mercman1953]

Here is the Expedition.

[mercman1953]

Thanks also for the parts offerings. I am going to hold out for a 69 grille for now. The truck is soo original that I want to do it right. it only had 88k on it when I bought it from mickster. It really means tons that everyone wants to help. Bump heads have to stick together!!

[basketcase0302]

mercman,

Glad ya'll are ok!
If the kid was 15 with no permit...(this never ceases to amaze me)!

Your fault cause you hit him in the rearend?

And hope the bump on your wife's head gets better.

Basketcase

[MaxKlinger]

Yeah seriously, I hope your wife is ok. Our bumps aren't known for safety, and if you get in an accident, there's a high chance of smacking your noggin into something steel or glass. Hope you and your kids are ok, too.

[67 ford f100s rule]

this is why i am glad to be part of the bumpside hobby/ownership/whatever people want to call it.
everyone on here actually feels your pain. you've got people on here that will help you.glad you and your family are ok. too bad that expedition wasnt a chebby you probably would have totaled it

[cghstrojan08]

Glad you are ok.