Oh man, I'd have had to smack someone. I too aplaud your keeping your kool. I pity the poor SOB that ever hits me! LOL! I hope you can get it rebuilt and continue to drive it for many years to come. Keep the faith Brother. Things always hit rock bottom before they get better! (this is probably it!)
Don, so sorry to hear about this and how much that 32 meant. Hope things will work out for you and it pains me to see those pics. All the Best. Ken
Holy Balls Don. Man I'm sorry to see that. Your roadster rocked. Glad you're ok, but Sorry To Hear About That Sore Back As for insurance...My buddy just finished up a flaked, channeled but not chopped 28 Sedan, and was hit by a idiot in a large newer dodge truck who thought he could beat Jeff, and turned left right into him. Car was crunched, jeff had a torn ACL and other injuries and missed 11 months of work, and the dick only had State Minimum Liability Frame twisted, body cracked in several places, frontend junk etc.. Get him Don!
There is a special spot in hell for drivers that do things like that,... and I'll be right there stabbin' the shit out of em with my trident.
Most important, you're alright. You are alright, arn't you? You look kinda dizzy and in pain... Seriously, the guy's insurance company is gonna SHIT when they hear what that old chipped paint POS hot rod is really worth. In fact, they're gonna lawyer-up on you so be ready. The saddest part to me is, you can replace everything but you'll never get it back to the survivor patina I have always loved about that car. A fuckin' shame man.
I just sold a NOS right front fender for 1500.00. 3 days later he had it advertised for 3500.00. Good 32 parts are out of sight.
If it were me the title of this thread would have read......... "My deuce got smashed today! I'm out on bail so I gotta live it up before I go to prison!
Don, haven't met ya yet, but glad your ok. You truly deserve the 'Patience' Award. I agree with 'chopdtop', I'd still be in jail, or out on bail. I know you'll get it back up, but stupid shit like this nonsense makes my blood boil. Thrash time again. BigKen
My son and I were just talking earlier this evening about what happens when you have an old car and some idiot plows into you. I just found this post & called him to look at this - we sincerely feel bad for you and your '32. We hope you go after that insurance company to step up to the plate.
Drivin' is a very serious business, people take advantage of it... I think it's because cars are too easy to drive, with there power steering, power brakes, and heated seats... IT'S JACKED!
ouch!! that sucks man. this just happened to me two weeks ago(posted a thread about it) im my 53.got hit in the axacty same spot too. if you need a hand wih anything lemme know, im in covina greg
There should be a law against some analized f*#@K that runs over your shit that says you can knock his ass into a coma for retaliation. That's just wrong!!! I wish you the best.
I hate driving around people anymore ! sorry about your 32 hope it get`s returend to as close as possible condition . It`s gonna be hard to match that paint
Wasn't Cali's "Governator" trying to outlaw talking on the phone while driving? This kind of crap fuels his (invasive, Big Brother, BS... IMHO) arguement. JH
Real glad to hear you are OK, sure your friends and family will tell you that to your face. I work for a union company that deals with wrecks all the time and have one word of advice GO TO THE DOCTOR AND GET SOMETHING ON PAPER ASAP.just in case down the line or whatever but GO TO THE DOCTOR. The insurance will try and do what they do.............. Best of luck
HOLY SHIT Don! I'm still choked up after seeing the pics. So glad that you weren't hurt, or do something dumb. I can remember when the left fender got bent in San Diego area, that was enough of a pisser. If the a**hole don't have enough insurance, go after his stuff. I was so in lust everytime I saw the car. Talk about a Round Up thrash! jerry
I'm sure the guy can afford to fix it. I mean shit, it wasn't even really painted. All rusty and stuff. Yuck. Maybe you can get yourself a kick ass prius or something!!!! Bummer Don. I LOVE that deuce. Glad you're OK. It'll ride again. C
'Bout everything that can be said, has been said, EXCEPT THIS: (1)Make no committment to "I'M OK" or shit like that (2) Check their first offer VERY CLOSELY, and if it's at all unsatisfactory, then go to #3: (3) Get a lawyer, either: (a) an up and coming, aggresive, out to make a name for himself, hot shot (b) a sly and smooth old fart who's fully capable of taking taking extreme advantage of (a) when he makes an error in youthful exuberunce and haste of action. Then do what the lawyer says do, Hell, you hired him for his knowledge, use it! Dave
FUCK I can't belive the pictures. I saw your roadster on the 57 freeway a while back and was stoked to see your car and really got me fired up about my roasdster. I'm in shock!
Know the feeling While attempting to pass a van on the right at 80 mph This yuppie bitch planted her B.M.W. Into the back seat of my parked (one of six known to exist) 60 Checker What could I say besides you just destroyed my car and are you O.K. Took two tow trucks to pry them apart Glad your O.K.
I too am Glad you weren't on your motorcycle today. this is the reason I got rid of my damn bike.. fwiw.. I feel your pain.. the idiot that hit my chevy was an uninsured illegal.. good luck
Glad youre okay, and the main body is intact. It would have been a crime if the rear quarters would have got it. That pic actually made my stomach turn. Thats gotta be my favorite deuce roadster on the hamb.. I would make his insurance pony up for NOS or mint ford pieces, not brookville. I'm sure you'll fix it yourself anyway, and it'll be back better than ever. Good luck to you.
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