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towed first over 3500# load

Postby ofblong [OP] » May 17 2012, 2:04am

Yup towed my dads Ford 54 miles cause the spark plugs pulled out. Of course when he drove it onto the trailer the brakes went out so it went off trailer into back of truck. I had been picking on him how a chevy had to tow a Ford. After I calmed down he joked about this is what a Ford can do to a Chevy. My reply was at least my Chevy can still tow you home after being hurt.
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Re: towed first over 3500# load

Postby deathphoenix99 » May 17 2012, 3:40am

sucks about the damage....any pics of it?
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Re: towed first over 3500# load

Postby parrothead » May 17 2012, 4:43am

Bigger trailer next time? Good luck on the repair. Sucks to screw up your stuff helping out a fellow man--although, in this case it was your dad so no big deal.
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Re: towed first over 3500# load

Postby tankrat » May 17 2012, 10:13am

If I had a picture from every F@rd I've came to the rescue of over the years my album on here would be overflowing! lol. Sucks your baby got dinged up in the process but I'm sure she was still more than happy to do what she was built for!
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Re: towed first over 3500# load

Postby ofblong [OP] » May 17 2012, 11:43am

I was so mad about the damage I did not get any pics if his truck into mine. I will get couple pics if damage when I get home.
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Re: towed first over 3500# load

Postby FuzzyB » May 17 2012, 12:09pm

You and the old man building memories...someday you will reflect back and tell your grand kids of this special moment!

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Re: towed first over 3500# load

Postby T-Rex 2500HD » May 17 2012, 12:11pm

Sorry about your truck. Good that you helped your Dad. Glad to hear no one got hurt.
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Re: towed first over 3500# load

Postby ofblong [OP] » May 18 2012, 12:57am

I know its hard to see but its mostly the tailgate and right side bumper. No frame damage. As for helping my step dad I don't think I could ever turn down a family member in need.
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Re: towed first over 3500# load

Postby deathphoenix99 » May 18 2012, 3:10am

it'll buff out.
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Re: towed first over 3500# load

Postby T-Rex 2500HD » May 18 2012, 4:20am

Oh man, can you get your insurance to pay for it?
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