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03-29-2021, 10:18 PM
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Lemans Crash
Anybody on here hear about this, Looks bad.
Hopefully everyone will be alright.
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03-29-2021, 10:34 PM
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I saw that posted on social media earlier today. It and a mini van tangled. The view from the other side is much worse, because the left frame rail and steering box/column traveled WAY back on impact. Hoping the driver makes it.
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03-29-2021, 10:51 PM
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Where did it happen?
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03-29-2021, 11:42 PM
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Brookhaven, but not sure what state, appears there is a few Brookhavens.
I Figured that I would show the one with the FD name and see if anybody knew of it. 2nd pic
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03-30-2021, 07:08 AM
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Posted in the Long Island Pontiacs group, I believe NY.
1963 Catalina Safari 1966 Grand Prix
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03-30-2021, 11:08 AM
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Obviously I wish the drive the best and I must say that was a beautiful car. Can't think of a better color / wheel combo.
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03-30-2021, 08:03 PM
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I hope that whomever was driving is OK. These cars do not fare well in a crash with a modern vehicle. Or anything for that matter..
The crash looks very similar to the damage sustained to our Tempest when my son wrecked it. After it's over and hopefully everyone's OK, the next step is the sense of loss at seeing all of your money and hard work evaporate. |
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03-30-2021, 08:10 PM
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It was on Long Island NY. about 20 minutes from me. Sad, I just saw the post on FB. I do not have details.
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03-30-2021, 09:07 PM
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I thought about your situation when I first saw the pictures. The damage is strikingly similar. |
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03-30-2021, 09:16 PM
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Can someone post a link to the site this is on? I can't find it.
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03-31-2021, 12:47 AM
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Unreal that these old full frame cars do so poorly in a crash with a minivan You feel pretty safe driving behind all that sheet metal out front and all that iron .
There’s a 69 bird on copart that took a hard hit too almost the same paint as this car. Hope the driver is OK in all instances.
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03-31-2021, 11:43 AM
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To be honest when I went from driving G and A body cars to a F body 68 Bird my big fear was crashing it in the front end and driving the subframe back into me. Not so scary now that it has frame connectors.
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03-31-2021, 02:23 PM
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The solid, 3/4" Ø, non-telescoping steering shaft is what gives me the shakes on early A's.
That, and no headrests. We have a real slick shoulder belt setup for 69-72 ragtop GM A's about in the can. More info when completed. Mark |
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03-31-2021, 08:29 PM
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03-31-2021, 09:51 PM
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Anybody have any more information? How did it happen? I know the driver of the Lemans is OK but how about anyone in the mini van? Are there any pictures of the van? I am curious because I drive a 67 GTO convertible.
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03-31-2021, 10:48 PM
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driver
id love to know the VIN to see if its my old car
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03-31-2021, 10:53 PM
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03-31-2021, 11:16 PM
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Picture of mini van, No idea what happened, owner posted more pics on Facebook on GTO page, As mention he walked away. But by looks of Interior, the car looks bad.
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03-31-2021, 11:23 PM
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More pictures
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03-31-2021, 11:46 PM
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I saw those pictures this evening. The lucky guy shredded that steering wheel, so he must have abs of steel!! |
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