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07-17-2015, 09:23 PM | #21 |
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Re: How you'd fair crashing your classic car.
Your right, but, should it happen we will at least stay in the car and not go on an excursion outside through a window. That car has heavy metal and a full frame, but no crumple zones and I would not want to have a wreck in it. I am not comfortable driving very fast with the manual brakes, steering, and old rims although I have been through all of it and it is in good shape.
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07-18-2015, 08:37 AM | #22 | |
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07-18-2015, 08:40 AM | #23 |
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I was hit May 14 2015, 1/8 mile from home. The road was on top of freeway overpass, the miscreant was exiting the freeway, he cleared one lane of traffic but forgot there were two lanes. He hit me with a BMW under acceleration (he said he was late for church). His insurance is Gieco. It looks like a fender bender until you look closer. The left frame horn is rolled to the right, radiator lost all fluid, grille broke, grille guard bent, wheel bent, original bumper bent, NOS bumper irons bent and broke, the worst is the cowl panel between door and fender where the left fender attaches is buckled, also when the car is viewed from the rear the left side of the car is higher, not level, the frame is wracked. This is a survivor 40 with very nice original upholstery, original paint on the body (the fenders had been repainted). I was only doing about 25 mph but did get my arm wacked by the steering wheel. We'll see how Gieco is to deal with, has anyone had any experience with them. I had an unmolested 40, I don't now.
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07-18-2015, 10:45 AM | #24 |
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Lowball offer, quick total, want to take it away before you settle so they have control ---ones they can make $$ on the salvage because the damage fixable is something I am seeing more and more
On a car recently totalled (don't know ins co)the offer was low, ---where do you get your prices --XXX guide online, go there find cars all were 2000$ more than their offer ---their reasoning for offer --"you will negotiate lower price when you buy the car so we adjust our price from the guide price" Have you contacted your insurance company, do you have appraisals , estimates for repair ---hopefully you have antique ins with proper agreed value |
07-18-2015, 11:04 AM | #25 |
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That's about all I figure I'll get out of my seat belts as well - they'll at least keep me in the car.
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07-18-2015, 01:55 PM | #26 | |
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7/18/15 What a shame. Glad you weren't hurt. Hope you have good collectible car insurance policy. It can be fixed just like mine was. |
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07-18-2015, 02:09 PM | #27 | |
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I don't own anything with power steering or brakes, I do know the condition of my wheels. It concerns me not. Oddly my opinion is almost directly opposite. I don't like the lack of feel with power steering or brakes, mine tell me all the info I need. I know exactly what my cars limits are, cus I can feel it. I'm sure all this power assisted stuff lulls drivers into a false sense of security, only giving the info when it's too late. I do drive defensively, I learnt from the start to think that every other driver on the road is trying to kill me, seems to work. That and not driving on the other guys back bumper. Martin. Atleast they used an off brand car in that film. |
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07-18-2015, 02:16 PM | #28 |
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Those planes are awesome! Ive yet to get a ride in one.
I seen my first one in Topeka,KS. I really had a hard time walking away from the darn thing. And when it was flying over the plant I was helping build. it would make the hair stand on my neck. What a machine!!!! |
07-18-2015, 02:24 PM | #29 |
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I'm in total agreement with Martin.
Know your car. Know it's limits and yours. I drive my 32 as fast as the traffic with no fear of the car or an accident. Might as well stay home otherwise. |
07-18-2015, 02:45 PM | #30 |
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I guess I flew airplanes and rode motorcycles long enough to know that the only way to save your a$$ is to stay out of a wreck in the first place. It also keeps your car looking nice.
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07-18-2015, 03:24 PM | #31 | |
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07-18-2015, 04:16 PM | #32 |
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I believe they had a big re-call on that one. DD
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07-18-2015, 07:51 PM | #33 | |
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I also fear more, when driving even in a new car, people on the phone ... more so then my safety in a old car that is less fast and that I pay way more attention to defensive driving. But sh*t happens too. Even with all the safety stuff in the world. Be safe!!!! Last edited by Tinker; 07-19-2015 at 10:20 AM. |
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07-18-2015, 08:46 PM | #34 |
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I often say to myself when I'm thinking I'm driving a dangerous vehicle, "It's safer than a motorcycle, even with a helmet on." Or, when I'm on a road trip and it's 95°, "At least I'm sittin' in the shade, not like those motorcycle riders that gotta sit out in the sun."
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07-18-2015, 11:11 PM | #35 |
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I think a 59 Ford would have done better, perimeter frame and safer steering box placement.
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07-19-2015, 08:14 AM | #36 |
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I ride a lot(since 1967), and drive my '36 a lot-I think the defensive habits you develop on a motorcycle serve you very well driving a vintage auto (or any auto, for that matter). My mindset when riding is that "every other person on the road is an idiot, and they're all trying to kill me". Not true, of course, but helps to keep you out of trouble. In anything other than a fender bender in one of our flatheads, you're probably toast. I do have lap belts in mine, for whatever they're worth.
Insofar as the risks and rewards of motorcycling, that's a whole other discussion. Adam
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07-19-2015, 08:53 AM | #37 |
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After watching video makes me question using seat belts in my old cars?????????
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07-19-2015, 10:48 AM | #38 |
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The way that "A" pillar collapsed, not sure seatbelts would have helped in the 1959 Chevy.
I know that if some one hits me head on or from the side while I am going 45mph in my 1937, I am pretty much finished. |
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