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36Tango 10-07-2015 10:03 AM

Wow, thank goodness you are OK, and prayers out for the gal that hit you.

It is amazing how well todays cars can handle such impacts. Crumple zones, airbags, restraints are all a part of it. More metal around you does not beat the technology. It appears that this technology worked out as well as possible for each of you. Here is an eye opener:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joMK1WZjP7g

Knot 4 Me 10-07-2015 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 36Tango (Post 4363354)
Wow, thank goodness you are OK, and prayers out for the gal that hit you.

It is amazing how well todays cars can handle such impacts. Crumple zones, airbags, restraints are all a part of it. More metal around you does not beat the technology. It appears that this technology worked out as well as possible for each of you. Here is an eye opener:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joMK1WZjP7g

I've seen that video before and it is amazing. I've posted these pics before on this site but it is an undeniable testament to how technology over sheer size saves lives. 85 MPH into a utility pole and a stone fence post. My then 16 year old son escaped with bumps, bruises, scrapes, minor concussion, and 11 staples in his head.

glassdave 10-07-2015 10:52 AM


Originally Posted by 36Tango (Post 4363354)
Wow, thank goodness you are OK, and prayers out for the gal that hit you.

It is amazing how well todays cars can handle such impacts. Crumple zones, airbags, restraints are all a part of it. More metal around you does not beat the technology. It appears that this technology worked out as well as possible for each of you.

very true and I hate to say it but in a weird way I have a bit relief when I see a heavily damaged vehicle because I know it is spent energy. The truck did it job and protected the occupants.

glenncal1 10-07-2015 01:36 PM


Originally Posted by glassdave (Post 4363375)
very true and I hate to say it but in a weird way I have a bit relief when I see a heavily damaged vehicle because I know it is spent energy. The truck did it job and protected the occupants.

Like I said, you can always get a new truck, new limbs or a new life are much harder to come by. I don't think most people know how much better cars are in crashes now compared to 15-20 years ago.

Wildman_grafix 10-07-2015 02:37 PM


Originally Posted by 36Tango (Post 4363354)
Wow, thank goodness you are OK, and prayers out for the gal that hit you.

It is amazing how well todays cars can handle such impacts. Crumple zones, airbags, restraints are all a part of it. More metal around you does not beat the technology. It appears that this technology worked out as well as possible for each of you. Here is an eye opener:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joMK1WZjP7g

Funny you posted that, I just had a couple of beers with Mike last night and told him about that same video. Wild.

I still wouldn't mind having a bubble top 59 though.

Crude Intentions 10-07-2015 03:38 PM

Still love the classics. Good seeing ya Phil. Get on this costs more often.

Baja170 10-08-2015 09:03 AM

I still have a hard time with the pics. I would have never dreamed your truck would be that damaged and you walk away with a tiny car that weighs 1/5 what you truck weighs hitting you. Glad you are OK. Hope the lady is getting better. I can see my 2012 3500 Dually long bed from my desk sitting outside now and it is hard to imagine it that bad CRUNCHED. WOW just WOW.

Crude Intentions 10-08-2015 09:07 AM

Yeah it's amazing. However it's in the design to crumple around cabin and minimize injury and damage. Thankfully.

Baja170 10-08-2015 09:13 AM

You ever buy lottery tickets? If not now might be the time. Just a thought.

Wobble 10-08-2015 10:09 AM


Originally Posted by Baja170 (Post 4363744)
I still have a hard time with the pics. I would have never dreamed your truck would be that damaged and you walk away with a tiny car that weighs 1/5 what you truck weighs hitting you. Glad you are OK. Hope the lady is getting better. I can see my 2012 3500 Dually long bed from my desk sitting outside now and it is hard to imagine it that bad CRUNCHED. WOW just WOW.

Been around my share of accidents years ago. My guess based on one picture is that the car went under the RF of his truck sending it(truck) into a barrel roll. It would have been very unlikely the car's driver could have survived any other way.


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