Wrecked K5s: a case study

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Originally Posted by BRUISER

I don't consider them dangerous. How many convertible Mustangs are sold every year, or full convertibles? I am much more mindful of my driving when kids are in the back, but I'm not going to sell them or cage them or stop driving them with the top off - its not a death sentence. Use common sense and enjoy.

Originally Posted by bowtieguy79

I couldn't agree with you more, use of common sense with old trucks goes together like PB and Jelly. You can have one with out the other, but they go so much better together

Not being a smartass,but you guys talk like you're the only one on the road. All the common sense and sensibility is moot when it comes to all the other fools out there with their heads up their ying yang,not to mention unforeseen variable,such as a blow out,or any numbers of things. Being fully aware can help you avoid more things,but it can never eliminate all possibilities. Hey,I'm not a worry wart and not afraid to take certain risks in life. Just sayin'...

Like I said,I travelled from Maryland to the Grand Canyon,all around northern NM,SW CO,SE NV,and northern Z,and back to Maryland,s well as countless beach and mountain camping trips from Edisto Is.,SC to Cape Cod with my kids in the back in a box made of 2x2s covered in aluminum siding. And,our family car was a '90 K5 for 18 years.

Another point about a k5 vs Mustang or other car convertibles,which should be obvious,is they are far less prone to roll over than a K5 by a large factor. Add taller sidewall tires and some lift...you can figure out the rest. The only vehicles I have ever laid on the side were both lifted with tall tire 4wds and both were due to a tire issue. And yes,the tires were fairly new in tip top condition