Close call and the wrong type of metal working

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One of the things that's kept me rather busy lately (besides the cold giving problems with the trailer and the then warm up turning this place into grand central station) is the close call my dad had. He was hit by a semi nearly 2 weeks ago. Fortunately he wasn't hurt badly (though he's still pretty sore). My nephew who was with him wasn't hurt much at all.   These pics where taken the next day while we where trying to get the tools out of the tool box. It's my nephew and dad in the pics. I spent two solid months completely rebuilding and customizing that bed two years ago. It's hard to tell in the pics but the top drawer went all the way across the bed and would pull out half way to either side. The driver side had three more shallow drawers below that. Attached ImagesMillermatic 252XMT 304'sDynasty 280DXHypertherm PowerMax 1250Miller Trailblazer 302 EFIOptima PulserXR feeder and XR Edge gun and more athttp://members.dslextreme.com/users/waynecook/index.htm
Reply:Here's a shot of the truck that hit him. It was like the driver was trying to run him down. He weaved across into dads lane so dad tried going into his, then the driver weaved back so dad came back to his, then he turned right into dad. Since this happened right at the bottom of a hill (for both of them) with a bridge and really tall steep drop offs on each side of the road dad didn't have any place to go to get out of the way. Attached ImagesMillermatic 252XMT 304'sDynasty 280DXHypertherm PowerMax 1250Miller Trailblazer 302 EFIOptima PulserXR feeder and XR Edge gun and more athttp://members.dslextreme.com/users/waynecook/index.htm
Reply:Ouch!Glad Dad is OK.  The best laid schemes ... Gang oft agley ...
Reply:Yes...that is VERY close. I am glad no one got seriously hurt.Was there Ice on the road?AWS certified welding inspectorAWS certified welder
Reply:scary. glad everyone is ok.Ya gotta spend money to make money!
Reply:Here's a shot of the truck that hit him. It was like the driver was trying to run him down. He weaved across into dads lane so dad tried going into his, then the driver weaved back so dad came back to his, then he turned right into dad. Since this happened right at the bottom of a hill (for both of them) with a bridge and really tall steep drop offs on each side of the road dad didn't have any place to go to get out of the way.
Reply:Glad yall are OK...and that really sounds like a neat and handy drawer design...Weldandpower Lincoln 225 AC,DC with Briggs 16hp gas engine.WW2 era Miller TIG.
Reply:glad to hear no one was seriously injured. it could have been a lot worse for your dad and the nephew.                                                  mikeOl' Stonebreaker  "Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes"Hobart G-213 portableMiller 175 migMiller thunderbolt ac/dc stick Victor O/A setupMakita chop saw
Reply:Sorry to hear that.  But I have to ask, whats the rig on the back of the truck for?  some kind of reel?Lincoln 300 Vantage 2008300 Commander 1999SA250 1999SA200 1968Miller Syncrowave 200XMT350MPA/S-52E/xr-15Xtreme 12vs Millermatic 251 w/30A  Millermatic 251 Dialarc 250 Hypertherm 1250 GEKA & Bantom Ironwokers
Reply:Originally Posted by MoonRiseOuch!Glad Dad is OK.
Reply:Originally Posted by irish fixit...  Thanks. Yes the drawer was nice but difficult to implement. I almost swore not to make another after getting through......
Reply:Originally Posted by GBMAll really neat things are difficult to implement.... but bragging rights when showing off something like that count for something.... LOL
Reply:All you can ask for is that everyone is OK...And how good the insurance is...Glad everyone is OK......zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Oh My Irish... 6" or so and it's toes up for dad...I'd rather be lucky than anyting else, and this would count bigger than the lotto!Matt
Reply:Originally Posted by irish fixitThat's true. :-) I do wish I'd taken pictures of it before the wreck.
Reply:Sorry to hear about that. I own and operate my own truck and I must say normally when that much damage to a truck the other vehicle doesn't even exist. Some one was watching over them. The custom bed on pick up sounds sweet. Shame it got wrecked.We are on our way to being farmers! Our site is always under construction so check back often for updates.  http://www.philosophyfarmstyle.com/
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterAll you can ask for is that everyone is OK...And how good the insurance is...Glad everyone is OK......zap!
Reply:I would hate to see the outcome if that Ram had a stock bed.. Things like that make me not want to drive, one morning I got run into oncoming traffic by a dump truck driver that wasn't paying attention..
Reply:Originally Posted by irish fixit.....  Maybe some day. I've had the idea to do it for 25+ years. I finally got a chance to implement it in that bed. But having the time and money to do it is another story. If I work on dads projects for that long I tend to go broke around here....
Reply:Dang! Thats a close call.  Truck looks totaled? Amazing they are both all OK.  Sombody was looking out for them for sure, doesn't hurt to look up once in awhile.....
Reply:Originally Posted by slowstang88I would hate to see the outcome if that Ram had a stock bed.. Things like that make me not want to drive, one morning I got run into oncoming traffic by a dump truck driver that wasn't paying attention..
Reply:Originally Posted by DrivadeslDang! Thats a close call.  Truck looks totaled? Amazing they are both all OK.  Sombody was looking out for them for sure, doesn't hurt to look up once in awhile.....