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z28redline · Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 7:08 pm Post subject: R.I.P 1988 IROC Convertible

Well, I got into an accident Wednesday night. A driver of a rental vehicle (Jeep) ran a light when I was turning and totaled my car. Not really to much to say. Another two feet and I'd most likely have been killed. I'm alright, no broken bones, but it hurts to do just about anything. Walking and sitting now really suck. I think my right hand is broken and I realize now I must have hit my head on something (window maybe?) cause I have a big bump. I'll post some pics later tonight.

z28redline

z28redline · Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 7:21 pm Post subject:

Here are some pictures:

The firewall is all smashed up, the rad broke in half, frame rail is ripped, the strut tower is jammed against the header, the a/c pump is inside the the coolant overflow tank, etc...

The plan right now is to buy it back and find another car to make two into one.

z28redline

Xophertony · Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 7:54 pm Post subject:

aghhh.... good to know you are ok. too bad the car is not ok as well. yikes. Shocked

QwkTrip · Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 8:21 pm Post subject:

I'm sorry you lost your car but I'm glad to hear you are still in one piece. Hope you have a full recovery soon. Things like that can get you shook up for a while and make driving a bit nerve racking.

Xophertony · Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 8:27 pm Post subject:

did the guy in the jeep have any charges filed against him?

blue89 · Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 9:45 pm Post subject:

Damn dewd. Much sympathy. A week before the first vfb meet i got t-boned in mine. WORDS FROM THE WISE, go get checked out by a chiropracter! You got hit hard and your back may have been thrown out. If you don't feel it now, you will soon! Cars are replaceable, but you're the only you.

rjmcgee · The Hammer Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 2320

Sucks about your car Dan, but it can be fixxed.

You and cheesey need to build a rack to straighten out your spine. Thumbs up

Dewey316 · Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 10:01 pm Post subject:

A couple of zap-straps, and that can be fixed right up.

I've seen you do body work, with zap-straps before. Razz

Xophertony · Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 10:32 pm Post subject:

"zap-straps"... crazy canada with your words.. Canada

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2006 11:39 am Post subject:

Wow...looks like you got lucky he didn't hit your door and crush that in, you might be in worse shape.

Its too bad about the car, but at least you're alive. I agree about the chiorpractor...go see one as soon as you can...if its this guys fault (and assuming the insurnace business works the same way in canada as it does here) his insurnace company should end up paying the maximum value for your car...but I'm sure recovery is the first thing on your agenda....

sorry to see that, and hope you recover quickly..

z28redline · Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 9:43 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the support guys. It tough to see all your time and money go to waste. Lucky I have have two other Camaro's to play with. I have spent alot of time in the hospital and with a number of different doctors so I just need to follow there advice and I should be alright. I do have a new respect for just how quickly your life can change. I'll keep you guys posted.

z28redline

rjmcgee · The Hammer Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 2320

Thanks for the update Dan. Take care.

iansane · Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 10:40 pm Post subject:

Glad you're okay!