2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Lost it on the ice

[Big Dawg]

The 2003 trucks do have a few advantages but I really like the looks of the old style better. I bought mine in Sept 2002 and could have got a 2003 but instead went the old school route. Maybe I'm warped but I love the sound of my diesel. A quiet one would take away some of the magic of the truck. I remember the first time I pulled along side a running Cummins diesel Dodge and remember saying to myself... I'm gonna get one of those one day... That's a REAL truck!



Sorry to get off topic there. There are probably no new 2002 models left so if you have to have a new one... A 2003 is the path you will have to follow. It is still a Cummins though... That's the main thing.

 

[Deezul1]

E7mack96

That is amazing that with that much damage to your truck that your injuries were no worse, awsome trucks. Do you think the airbag was a big help?

Hope you are feeling better and your new truck makes you happy.

John

 

[E7mack96]

Well, I bought a 2003.

I bought a 2003. Look for the thread in 3rd Gen

 

[HVAC]

Rolled

Rolled "02

 

[HVAC]

Rolled

Hit some ice---

 

[truckstom]

HVAC

Does that truck still have the paper tags????

 

[pathaymond]

Wow Mack

those photos give me goose bumps! enough said. :--)

 

[HVAC]

Yes

Good eye, you are correct truckstom, that is dealer advertising still on the truck. Guy only had it for 90 days A new "03 is on the way

 

[truckstom]

HVAC,

well, it's certainly not worn out ... LOL

 

[Gifford]

45 mph on ice?

You are lucky. Never ceases to amaze me how fast people think they can travel in inclement weather...

 

[Weidner]

You guys need to send these pictures to www.wreckedexotics.com . There are thousands of similar photos. It really makes you think about your driving habits after looking at a few wrecks.

 

[amsoilman]

Did ya see this one!

 

[HVAC]

Lives Again

WOW! That's quite a photo Amsoilman



Check out my new ranch truck, it was rolled and totaled---

 

[Big Dawg]

HVAC:



How did you get that truck? You obviously have the rare LIMITED EDITION DODGE RAM CABRRIOLET. You lucky dog... You will be the envy of Ram owners everywhere... What a chick magnet!

 

[HVAC]

Chick Magnet

You couldn't be more accurate Big Dawg, this convertidiesel is just the ticket for the women. I can't keep them outta the back seat!



We lifted the bed off today---

 

[Smokin Joes 2500]

crash

Originally posted by E7mack96

Well, Heres some more details...



Was southbound on I-75 about the 116 mile marker (in Ohio) . I felt the truck slide out to the passanger side. I tried to recover, but it slid too far... I was into the median almost instantly. I tried to recover. The median is like 12-16 ft wide at that point. I was headed striaght for a northbound tractor-trailer. I closed my eyes just before impact, braced myself and prepared for the crash. It was the most horrific sound (me going south at 45 and a semi northbound at 55) I have ever heard. I plowed into him, and was thrown from the driver seat against the passanger door. I was knocked out at this point. I bowed the door out pretty far. Thank God it held. I would be DOA otherwise. I came to after about 5 minutes or so. I freaked at first, as I thought maybe I was sitting in a lane and might get hit again. I then realized that the traffic was stopped both directions. The Highway Patrol was already there, as was the paramedics. I tried to move. I hurt myself really bad. Both knees bleeding, and my left shoulder basically useless. I managed to pry the passanger door open and crawled out. The paramedics were astounded. They said that they expected to need a body bag. My head took out the passanger side door glass, and my back did the same to the door itself.



I am truly lucky to be here today. I could have been thrown out the side, or even through the windshield.



I am amazed at how well the cab area of the truck held up.



THere is nothing left in front of the firewall, nor behind the cab.



Thanks for reading,



E7

There is a God... ... Thank goodness you lived!