gunbunny
Well-Known Member
Wow,
hope you're okay!
so sorry to see the car.
hope you're okay!
so sorry to see the car.
that makes a lot of sense. Years ago, I was doing time onlies against some tunnel rammed BBC in an old chev body. he was a couple lengths ahead of me at the lights, when he hit the brakes, something must have broken because the right front corner of his car dropped and he did a 90 degree turn right in front of me. I still had my foot in it, and I had no time to really react. I don't know how I missed hitting him, but definitely scared the crap out of me.I am OK. Stressed more than anything. I had the car insured for $27,500 That is what I will receive minus the buy back. The shop that did the alignment does a lot of mopars . He is a very nice guy and uses my son for all their motor builds. I don't want to cut off my nose to spite my face. Also he is like the rest of us and has a family. I do not like the idea of ruining his business that feeds his kids. I will just take it as a lesson learned. I felt something wasn't right and I should have pulled over.
I will rebuild this car to the exactly as it was minus the drive line. The motor and trans will never see the street again. They will go into the Demon with a 23.5 cage and chassis. Turbo'd it should go 8's.
One thing I learned is when you have a cage in the car do not use factory seats. A full containment seat like our sprint car and a helmet should be wore . My soreness came from the side bar and it has NHRA approved pads No protection from a side impact to my ribs . Though the cage extending into the trunk saved the tank from getting ripped out.
The frame ties and the bars are what kept the car in one piece. Believe it or not I was doing the speed limit. My road is right past the next building after the pole I hit. When I hit the brakes for the turn the wheel moved back it went hard right and cut the tire. on the fender.
Oh yeah correction I had the car since 78 not 73. I found this on Craigs list. I believe this is the nicest so far. If anyone has anything nicer let me know. Thanks for all your concerns. This happened two days ago Steve
1971 Plymouth Duster
He didnt tighten.
might be just personal syntax, but i use "he" when speaking of a person, and "they" when speaking of a shop
i wonder if the alignment was done by a friend of the OP?
even though that wouldnt change who is legally responsible, it might change how the OP will pursue this
(i know i wouldnt go after a buddy in court like i might a shop)
He didnt tighten.
might be just personal syntax, but i use "he" when speaking of a person, and "they" when speaking of a shop
First. I'm glad you're (relatively) ok.There is only one person at the shop. The owner. So it was "He" Not "they" That didn't tighten the bolts. The bolts can be tightened by one person. And yes I do know him ."He" Has a shop down the street. We all make mistakes. The car can be replaced and I am OK. I live in a small community and everyone knows each other.
Dave I am so upset You couldn't imagine. Looks to me like Hancy's car is on hold. When the cage welding is done I'll paint the roof and edge the car and its out of there.Man Steve that sucks glad you are ok.. Seeing the pictures brings a tear to my eyes....
There is only one person at the shop. The owner. So it was "He" Not "they" That didn't tighten the bolts. The bolts can be tightened by one person. And yes I do know him ."He" Has a shop down the street. We all make mistakes. The car can be replaced and I am OK. I live in a small community and everyone knows each other.
I just drove to Dallas and back straight through for a WRX. If it is what I am after I'll take the ride. Do you know where I can see pics of the car and what color is it. Mine started life in Bahama yellow, I painted it Orange. Thanks SteveYou asked if anyone knew of a better car than the one you posted off Craigslist for $22K
The following car and the owner is well known on the Moparts message board. Knowing the owner over the years, this car is an honest great factory original presenting 1971 340 Duster - now with a 416 stroked 340. The car is very very nice but it is located in California so transport to PA will not be cheap.
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Mike