Showdown Crash

"..........muddy track, sunny skies, tons of people and cars, good music & food, crashed hot rods and blown engines. That's about it!
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That is from a post made by my good friend Ian.

Here is the story as sad as it is.

It was me!!!!!!!!!!!

I ran the right front of my chevy vert into an immovable object. Enough said about that. I ain't gonna embar*** myself by giving out the gory details. Suffice it to say that I wasn't paying attention and hit something. Lesson learned.

The car was damaged but not real seriously. Broken Lucas 7" head light lense. I REALLY NEED A REPLACEMENT LENSE, ANYBODY GOT ONE TO SPARE?
The right front fender was pushed back about an inch and of course caused some damage to the door. The frenched headlight rim got smucked and the grill frame and the center bar are bent. One of the grille teeth has a big dent in it and another one will have to be replaced.

The good news is that last night we got the fender pulled forward and have fixed the door and hood gap back to where they belong. Got the grille and frame of the grillle straghtned out as good as they are going to get for the summer. Tomorrow we start to fix the frenched headlight and the bow in the fender flare. Car is going to be in a memorial day parade on Monday.

I have grille parts coming from Flat Top Bob that will need rechroming but I need help from you guys please.

1 Lucas 7" clear gl*** lense with the chrome *** in it.

2 52 Chevy grille teeth both of them must be numbered 0 R

Here are a few pictures, first of the damage before any repairs and then the grille as it will look for the rest of the year.

















Here is the upper surrond and the grille after straightning.










I know that many of us have smashed up cars before but those of you that have done it to your own special ride know how it feels. It don't feel good especially when it is YOUR OWN fault.

To all of you who asked that is my story and I'm sticking to it.

BB

 

See what you get for har***ing me at LSR!

Seriously, sorry for thew mishap. Glad to see its not serious. Hope you can find the lens you need.


jerry

 

Bob!! Sorry to see that man. Glad to hear it's getting fixed quickly, thats the best way to forget about it.

 

Bob-- sorry you smashed up your car... Don't know if this will help, but about 3 or 4 years ago, I smacked a deer with my 52... I got most of my grille replacement parts from **** Moffit Chevy Parts (937/325-7861) in Ohio. I feel like they treated me well. Maybe they can come up with some teeths for you.

BTW, enjoyed seeing your car @ the Roundup!

 

Your Out of the club.


Just kiddin... Sorry about your smash up.

 

I didn't even know this had happened, Bob......very sorry to know about it.....but it sounds like you are really ******* and getting it repaired......

Brucie

 

Looks like it pulled out pretty easy. Are you gonig to be able to blend it in or
do you have to repaint the door edges and complete fender?

Now what about the damage to the other car??

 

Yep, certainly glad neither you nor Larry were hurt in the mishap. I never did see Larry's car. Did you take photos of that by any chance?? Yeah, I slow down and look at crashes on the side of the highway too.

 

Damn!! Sorry to hear that Bob. You know I understand

 

w o w ! ! !

 

Would that be cl***ified as a "whiskey dent"?

 

I didn't think Fatty Patty could do that kind of damage. Maybe she had Super Powers!

 

I was shocked to hear that you even took it around the track.....

 

At least you won't be worrying any more about stone chips! LOL

Don't worry about it. It's a battle scar, wear it with pride!

 

I hope you know a good insurance guy.

 

Yowch! Glad nobody got hurt. Looks like you've got it pulled out to where it's a lot less noticeable.

 

Yeah, you sould try doing it to your dads car. Its about 10 million times worse than doing it to your own.......Take my word for it.

**** Happens

 

NO NAMES Bob! You know our motto?? "What happens at the Showdown STAYS at the Showdown!"
Glad "Jimmy Hoffa" had his seat belt on..........

 

Even after the crash, your car looks better than mine!

Sorry to hear your baby got a boo-boo. Best wishes for a speedy recovery (pun intended!).

And, change your story. I still tell how some guy rearended my Jetta with his mailbox. Half of the people never figure it out!

Tucker

 

yiks...
That ****s big time... but you can make it new again. Only takes money and work.
Drive em and thats what you get... buy a trailer next time..

 

Bobby ,photos are comming waiting for kid to go home saterday .

 

Ouch All the best for a speedy recovery.

 

****...!

Sorry as I'd be if it was my own car, Bob. Sure am glad it's all fixable.

However, I became a much better race car driver after my car had a few dents in it. Maybe, you'll start winnin' races.



JOE

 

That ****s Bob!

 

That damn "Leinenkugels Red" will do it every time. Stuff makes you crazy. DAVE

 

Geez, Bob! I'm glad your alright and the car is going back together.

J el

 

bummer. Call it a character mark...

Hey it gives you a reason for some custom work...

 

Okay your beer priviledges have been revoked. Glad everthing is gonna be alright.

 

None of this would have happened if you know who would have gotten the hell out of the way...