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10-25-2007, 12:51 PM
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
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As for drunk drivers, I have zero sympathy for them but also zero tolerance - if you're endangering me or someone I care for, you're off the road, one way or another! Had to disable a car with drunk college guys once, they were displaying a major case of road rage towards a drop-top Mustang full of girlfriends of mine who were not quite interested in whatever the drunks were offering them - picked a nice field to run them off into, obviously, no point in making parents and relatives pay for their retarded kids' mistakes... Still sucks for that Dave fella's family tho 
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10-25-2007, 12:23 PM
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
glad to hear that you are ok, just imagine the damage if you were driving a new truck
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10-25-2007, 12:33 PM
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Location: Houston, Texas
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
I'd say that your truck saved your life, all that time and work into it...paid off and well worth it.
Glad to hear you are good, and hope for a great recovery! Regards, Paul D.
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10-25-2007, 12:56 PM
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
Glad you are doing better. Sorry to hear about the truck, but you are more important.
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10-25-2007, 01:07 PM
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
WOW! Glad to hear you made it out alive. If you need any help on your next one, I'm in Springfield.
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10-25-2007, 01:37 PM
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Location: Edgerton OH USA
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
I wish you a speedy recovery. You are a lucky guy to be here today.
My '69 just came with lap belts but I have been thinking about 3 points since the anchors are in the rear pillar. This convinces me to put in the best I can. I also don't have a lot of faith in the webbing on old belts either. I've seen a lot of them with worn places that could start a tear under extreme forces. We all should think about installing new belts to protect ourselves and passengers. They don't cost that much. Think of the force those belts were subjected to. Tom |
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10-25-2007, 01:40 PM
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
Get well soon ! I find your actions and attitude after this event very impressive .
I do have to wonder if after seeing your injuries and the truck damage what would you do "for safety's sake" on your next truck ? seems like 3 point belt is a no-brainer , anything else ? Good things sometime come from bad situations , I for one am going to go after 3 point belts sooner than later for my old rides. good luck to you !
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10-25-2007, 02:06 PM
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
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only had the two point lap belts and the original ones at that as for ways to make my truck safer bungy cording a pillow to the sterring wheel seems appropriate because my face hurts really bad 
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10-25-2007, 02:19 PM
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10-25-2007, 01:59 PM
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
Hope you get feeling better. 2 things saved you. 1. The Lord above. 2. Your truck being a good old steel 1969.
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10-25-2007, 02:43 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: kinder ,la.
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
makes me wanna go buy up all chevy trucks, they're death proof
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10-25-2007, 02:23 PM
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
I've been inside and outside identical crashes - first as a youngster and then as a police officer - things like this do not get enough attention by anyone except those involved. People make poor judgements everyday but what about the persons who had let him drive away? I HAVE ALWAYS THOUGHT that after these type of incidents, the vehicles are left there for a month and local schools should haul all the soon to be drivers out to see them in person. I have lost numerous friends to these things and sometimes was the first on the scene. People need to wake up and straighten up. It's not hard to fathom how much more seriously you could have been hurt. Not only has your life been impacted but look at the other fellas - who amongst us wants to put others through that? I'll get down off my soap box now. Glad to hear you are ok and wish you a speedy recovery. I only have junk parts but when you start wrenching and need something, let me know - I'll consider it payment for the reminder pictures.
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10-25-2007, 02:38 PM
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
Glad to see you are still around, sorry about all of the damage to you and your ride. It's been said before, but if you need anything from us just let us know.
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10-25-2007, 03:02 PM
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
Good luck on your recovery. I am sorry for all involved.
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10-25-2007, 03:30 PM
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
WOW, You are a blessed young man! I have lost several friends/family to drunk driver's. My brother was killed by his drunk girl friend (driving into a culvert after falling asleep) RIP Johnny! I hate to say I have no sympathy, because the Lord says we are to forgive, but I doubt that kid drove with the intention of hitting you or anyone else, he made a mistake and paid for it with his life. GOD Bless his family, I have an idea of what they are going through losing a son, brother, and possibly father. Glad you are OK, and still here to tell us your story.
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10-25-2007, 03:31 PM
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Location: stockton
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
wow that sucks.....the other guy was drunk driving that really sucks...put it like this also. if he wouldnt have hit you he probably coulda steam rolled a honda with a mom and a car full of kids....i know your in pain but god probably put you in his way to save someone elses life.....and im glad your ok also. best wishes
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10-25-2007, 03:45 PM
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Location: Villa Rica Ga
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
wow yo must do a lot of good deads. keep you head up, sounds like you got a good one on your shoulders. i was thinkn about this today after i saw this morning. im glad your ok.
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10-25-2007, 03:56 PM
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Location: Elmira, Oregon
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
Berencam,
I am very sorry to read of your being involved in what looks to be a horrific accident. I am glad to hear you survived and only wish your injuries could have been lighter. My prayers are with you for a speedy and hopefully somewhat painless recovery.
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10-25-2007, 05:37 PM
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
Glad to see you are doing ok, considering what could have been.
Kudos to your employer, too many make you use up vacation or take unpaid leave. (and then wonder why employees aren't loyal either) Always have mixed feelings when the DD does not survive. Sympathy for the family, but, as stated by others, usually it is the other way around. Don't want anyone to die like this, but it seems worse when the DD walks away and the innocent ones are killed.
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10-25-2007, 06:18 PM
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
glad to see you are going to be ok i think god was watching you close .... you can replace your truck....as far as the drunk.....he got what was comng to him from somebody......
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10-25-2007, 06:24 PM
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Location: New Brunswick, Canada
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
My brother's truck was rear-ended last July on the side of the highway. The driver of the other newer halfton said he was doing 55mph. No alcohol involved, but bad weather conditions, and lack of driving experience were two big factors.
  sorry for the highjack berencam. Pete Last edited by Shock_Me; 10-25-2007 at 06:27 PM. |
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10-25-2007, 06:27 PM
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
WOW!! IM sorry!
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10-25-2007, 06:44 PM
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Between Trucks...
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
That totally sucks, but you got out of it OK considering you're not brain damaged or paralyzed. Wishing you a speedy recovery...
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10-25-2007, 07:24 PM
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
glad to hear your ok
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10-25-2007, 06:42 PM
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They call me the Breeze...
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Re: just totaled my 69 and almost totaled me
Thank God you were able to survive that impact. Good luck with your recovery.
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