I read on another fourm Chris Oxley, the first guy on the scene is an old mulholland racer from back in the day. Way to go Chris and all others who helped.
Thanks for all the information and video coverage on the accident. I was told about the wreck last weekend from Mr. and Mrs. Hollenbeck. The car was built by Roy Brizio Street Rods and the body and paint by yours truly. Being a sub contractor for street rod builders, I had not met Mr Edelfson. As I went through all the photos and videos I can't stop to think on what I miss if that were me or my family. There are too many ifs, shoulds, coulds, but in reality we need to just stop and thank the Lord for protecting us and sending those that help us out. On a side note, I remember that car very well, espically those hood sides, note the louvers go both forward and backward, similar to the Ala Cart's splash aprons. The top was chopped a long time ago and the body came to me in very good shape. I didn't like how the taillights mounted, but that is my personal preferance. Thanks again for the links and photos. God bless, Jason Haskin
Totally scary and awful. a Million Thanks to those brave folks who helped. Similar wreck happened to a guy in High School in his lowered 66 bug, but no one pulled him out. 22 years ago Thanksgiving break, at Ashe Rd and Stockdale, for you B-field guys.
I have a pair of new suicide door safety latches that I picked up at a swap meet years ago. Didn't put them on my '32, not gonna put them on the '34. rather take my chances of a door coming open than be trapped in a wreck. Very scary video.
You r right looks like the car Brizio built........This happened to my 40 Ford Sd.Delivery we were pullin.everything off we could..very sickening feelin ....and nuthin u can do! Good thoughts to those involved.
Was on vacation in August and missed this thread. Glad it was revisited to make good points for all our sakes. Seat belts and extinguishers will be your back up no matter what. I too am more aware of what I'm doing and my surroundings when I am in my rod since I know it would be a bigger hassle to repair than than either of my OT parts off the shelf cars. I was so glad to see people come to the aid of those in need as they did instead of standing at a safe distance and pointing going "Oh Look!" Certainly not to downplay the hero's in this case, but sometimes it comes from good old human instinct the way it happened for me. I was the first on the scene of an accident where a girl in an early 60's Falcon ran into a signal box so hard that the steering column drove up and back to catch her under the chin and put her in the back seat. The motor was sideways up against the firewall and the smell of gas was strong. I yelled at a small group rushing to the car to stay back as sparks were arcing under the dash. After pointing the the closest guy to call for help, I cut the ignition which seemed to kill the current but would not allow the girl to be touched because of the way she was thrown and laying twisted in the back of the car. She started to come to and was in obvious panic, but I was able to calm her down and asked her not to move to be safe. I didn't want her hurt any worse, but was prepared to pull her to safety if needed. I was impressed at the speed in which the paramedics arrived and filled them in on the situation as I stepped back. Now with the victim in good hands, I slipped away to sit down and ease back to a normal state inside........... I was a thousand miles from home at the time, but knew then that no matter where we are, it should be automatic to give care and comfort. I'm not trying to be corny, but sometimes God puts us where we need to be to turn off that key and stop a tragedy, and hold that hand till help arrives. Just let your heart take over when it happens. Thanks again to those who jumped in to help and found out there's always time to calm down later like I did.
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