Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) My near fatal tow rig accident 2500 CTD vs logging truck (pics)

[RacinDuallie]

I looked at this thread for the first time today, and my jaw is still hanging open, BigDan you are one lucky dude! Best wishes on your recovery!


How are the nurses treating you?

 

[Todd T]

I looked at this thread for the first time today, and my jaw is still hanging open, BigDan you are one lucky dude! Best wishes on your recovery!





How are the nurses treating you?

I just saw it too and all I can say is "Holly Crap!" I dont even see where there is room for him in that cab anymore.



After surviving something like this you ought to wake up each morning in histerics, just glad to be who you are!

 

[BigDan]

My new look... 40 lbs lighter and looking like ... ... ??? HAHA :-laf :-laf



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[Ol'TrailDog]

Hey, you look pretty chipper to me..... considering the alternatives :-laf



Just went through some surgery myself. Healing can take some time.

 

[BigDan]

yeah thats one thing I didnt loose. I still have my humor



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[b.ferrara]

Dan I have to tell you, you are one hell of a lucky guy. My friend had an accident in his 97 the last Sat in June, he's finally coming home tomorrow. He only had a broken leg, but he has the mind of a 4 year old. your pictures gave me chills, the only difference is the color of the truck. my wife and one of my friends saw it and thought the same thing. I will have the vision etched in my mind forever. Unfortunately for me, i was the first one on the scence and had the grim task of cutting him out. Keep your chin up, get better.

 

[JOdell]

Godspeed my TDR brother. That is all I can say after those pictures. And you are looking great. -Jason

 

[ASTAR]

OMG Dan! I hadn't heard about this! Man, I'm glad you're doing so well after seeing the pics of your truck. Dude, you killed that thing! I see you got the sport bumper on it before!

Hey, if you need anything, let me know man, I am in your neck of the woods every weekend. Just shoot me a PM or call me.

925-639-6206

Jimmy

 

[Cliffman]

Dan, you are an inspiration to us all and one hell of a lucky guy. Good luck with your recovery.

 

[BigDan]

Now FOR SALE $2,500 ASAP



Here's a link to it on another site..... TDR takes a wile but it will be there also



http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=429004



Someone gotta want this lots of goodies... . TELL A FRIEND



Don M's EDM Mach 5 injectors (+200 HP)

Full DTT transmission w/ billet input shaft Mag-hytec cover(less then 20K miles)(cracked tail shaft)

Rims tires

My edge drag comp if you can find it

my triple gauges w/ pod

Dana 60

Dana 70 LSD

Oh ya and a Cummins



$2,500 obo



Can not part out since I cant walk

 

[JoshPeters]

Dan you are truely an insperation. Read through the list... . and your sense of humor is showing through. "My edge drag comp if you can find it"



Keep up the great attitude, as I'm sure it may be tough at times.



Josh

 

[DWeiler]

Are you stilll going to use the name "BigDan",with 40+ pounds of weight loss ,maybe we should come up with a temporary name like "SuperDan for getting though this alive. Just having a little fun/humour with ya get better. DW

 

[BigDan]

Are you stilll going to use the name "BigDan",with 40+ pounds of weight loss ,maybe we should come up with a temporary name like "SuperDan for getting though this alive. Just having a little fun/humour with ya get better. DW

HAHA you have no idea..... 40lbs aint scheet... ... try 170lbs



Pic of the orignal BigDan at 350lbs

and I did it all NATURAL..... just a diet



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Pic is 2 years old

 

[RacinDuallie]

Man it would be a job just to get that engine compartment opened up to even get at any parts that still may be salvageable!!

BigDan- keep the faith, obviously your mission on earth is NOT done yet.

 

[BigDan]

OMG Dan! I hadn't heard about this! Man, I'm glad you're doing so well after seeing the pics of your truck. Dude, you killed that thing! I see you got the sport bumper on it before!

Hey, if you need anything, let me know man, I am in your neck of the woods every weekend. Just shoot me a PM or call me.

925-639-6206

Jimmy

Hwy Jimmy thanks for the offer. Thank god my twins are still sitting safely at the house. Ya want them????? How about some mach 5's that come with a whole truck... ... :-laf :-laf :-laf

 

[Timbeaux38]

Glad to hear you are okay Big Dan... I hope your recovery is full and quick. Stay in good spirits man!

 

[SnoKing]

Well, I would hang onto that truck, because it appears that it saved your life!!!! If you would have been in a Durapad or other lesser truck, I am sure that you would not be posted on the net! SNOKING

 

[BKenny]

Holy crap that was one hell of an impact to live through. Talk about being banged up . The list of injuries is crazy i wish you a speedy recovery. As most said someone was looking over you that day . So your thinking of getting an 03 ? next. I have been thinking of selling my 01 im thinking of down sizeing. Take it easy . Brian

 

[j-miller]

Dude,I'm glad to see you made it out of that wreck,what an impact. It's a shame the truck is done for... . but trucks are replaceable,not people.



John

 

[R-N-R]

You must have been (be) a very strong man with an incredible will to live to have survived this accident. My hats off to you, and my prayers are with you and your recover.