Valuable bits

R1cho · 09-08-2012, 00:02

ok as many of you know my truck had a mishap today and is now kind of dead

afte a good look around it the underneath is fine with no damage, i want to know what the most valuable bits are cos i know the insurance is gona do me over in some way.

transfer box is fine

auto gearbox unsure of as water maybe in there

diffs are fine

front hubs fine

axel fine

chassis fine

just need to know if can make more sellin the ok bit rather than scrapping it as all my work stuff was in truck aswell, i work mobile so the truck was a big part of my work as were the tools inside and the stock i lost too,

96terrano · 09-08-2012, 00:34

If I was u, I'd take the good bits of and keep/sell them. Then weigh the scrap in. That's what I'm doing with my swb as it's still got a good LSD and drive train You could always take the body of the chassis and weigh the body in and keep the chassis with all the drive components

R1cho · 09-08-2012, 00:37

my heads been so dizzy today after what happened i never thought of that

96terrano · 09-08-2012, 00:39

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Originally Posted by R1cho

my heads been so dizzy today after what happened i never thought of that

Might be easier if you need a bit of cash quick from the body

Fez_uk · 09-08-2012, 09:01

wait until the insurance says what they will do

clivvy · 09-08-2012, 09:22

yes, dont do anything until insurance have looked at it. Did the wheels and tyres survive?

TONUP · 09-08-2012, 10:56

What Happened?

solarman216 · 09-08-2012, 19:18

Auto box will not have got water in it, they are sealed, even if it got hot and the vent pipe melted any water going in will not have done any damage as it has not been run since, as a precautionary measure drain a little oil if no water it will be fine, Rick

christof123 · 09-08-2012, 21:33

Remember to dig out all those recipts for all that expensive stock and also all your expensive work equipment that you always store in you car for mr insurance man.

96terrano · 09-08-2012, 22:28

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Originally Posted by solarman216

Auto box will not have got water in it, they are sealed, even if it got hot and the vent pipe melted any water going in will not have done any damage as it has not been run since, as a precautionary measure drain a little oil if no water it will be fine, Rick

Something I wondered was, would it not boil fluid and knacker the internals? If the fire wasn't hot enough the auto box should be ok

96terrano · 09-08-2012, 22:33

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Originally Posted by TONUP

What Happened?

His Terrano spontaneously combusted....

R1cho · 09-08-2012, 23:33

this happened

christof123 · 09-08-2012, 23:46

Can you claim loss of earnings also?

R1cho · 09-08-2012, 23:49

aint claiming on insurance would be a waste of time as truck wasn't insured for business use premium would go up more than what the payout would be

96terrano · 09-08-2012, 23:55

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Originally Posted by R1cho

aint claiming on insurance would be a waste of time as truck wasn't insured for business use premium would go up more than what the payout would be

Insurance seems to always be against people

09-08-2012, 00:02	#1
R1cho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wales Vehicle: 1997 LandCruiser Colorado Posts: 4,201	Valuable bits ok as many of you know my truck had a mishap today and is now kind of dead afte a good look around it the underneath is fine with no damage, i want to know what the most valuable bits are cos i know the insurance is gona do me over in some way. transfer box is fine auto gearbox unsure of as water maybe in there diffs are fine front hubs fine axel fine chassis fine just need to know if can make more sellin the ok bit rather than scrapping it as all my work stuff was in truck aswell, i work mobile so the truck was a big part of my work as were the tools inside and the stock i lost too,

09-08-2012, 19:18	#8
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Auto box will not have got water in it, they are sealed, even if it got hot and the vent pipe melted any water going in will not have done any damage as it has not been run since, as a precautionary measure drain a little oil if no water it will be fine, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

09-08-2012, 00:34	#2
96terrano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2.7TD LWB Posts: 8,024	If I was u, I'd take the good bits of and keep/sell them. Then weigh the scrap in. That's what I'm doing with my swb as it's still got a good LSD and drive train You could always take the body of the chassis and weigh the body in and keep the chassis with all the drive components

09-08-2012, 00:37	#3
R1cho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wales Vehicle: 1997 LandCruiser Colorado Posts: 4,201	my heads been so dizzy today after what happened i never thought of that

09-08-2012, 09:01	#5
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	wait until the insurance says what they will do

09-08-2012, 09:22	#6
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	yes, dont do anything until insurance have looked at it. Did the wheels and tyres survive?

09-08-2012, 10:56	#7
TONUP Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: England Posts: 755	What Happened?

09-08-2012, 21:33	#9
christof123 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: cleveland Vehicle: terrano 2.7tdi lwb 2002 Posts: 185	Remember to dig out all those recipts for all that expensive stock and also all your expensive work equipment that you always store in you car for mr insurance man.

09-08-2012, 23:33	#12
R1cho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wales Vehicle: 1997 LandCruiser Colorado Posts: 4,201	this happened

09-08-2012, 23:46	#13
christof123 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: cleveland Vehicle: terrano 2.7tdi lwb 2002 Posts: 185	Can you claim loss of earnings also?

09-08-2012, 23:49	#14
R1cho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wales Vehicle: 1997 LandCruiser Colorado Posts: 4,201	aint claiming on insurance would be a waste of time as truck wasn't insured for business use premium would go up more than what the payout would be