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06-03-2012, 02:35 PM | #1 |
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Model A CRASH??
Im wondering how model A hold up in a crash of different speeds dose any one have any pics of model As after crashes im just curious.
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06-03-2012, 03:22 PM | #2 |
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06-03-2012, 03:35 PM | #3 |
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I don't recall the circumstances though. I believe it was hit head on by full size pickup, the A going about 25?
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06-03-2012, 03:57 PM | #4 |
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06-03-2012, 04:02 PM | #5 |
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I believe the most dangerous time for American automobiles would be the late 50's and early 60's. These cars had a lot of power and speed and the last thing on the mfr's mind was safety. It is hard to believe now but we did not even have seat belts. The dashes and instruments in these cars could be extremly dangerous to passengers. Anybody agree or disagree.
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06-03-2012, 04:04 PM | #6 |
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06-03-2012, 04:08 PM | #7 |
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So far, I would say lousy.
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06-03-2012, 04:11 PM | #8 |
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' Anybody agree or disagree ' ?? You bet !! I agree.. I was born and grew up in the business,, my Grandfather would take me on wrecker calls while I was still in diapers.. I've pulled too many folks out of those cars and off of steering shafts.. The new iron[ or maybe I should say plastic] is much better and safer,, but,, they just don't don't have the character the old ones do..
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06-03-2012, 04:24 PM | #9 |
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That picture of the 28 phaeton made me sick..... It is a early 1928 [with no outside door handles....] ...
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06-03-2012, 04:25 PM | #10 |
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A bunch...
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06-03-2012, 04:29 PM | #11 |
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Almost positive the coupe standing up on its nose is a Model A, not sure though... -Tim |
06-03-2012, 05:00 PM | #12 |
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This is not an "A" wreck, but one that caught on fire in Montana.
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06-03-2012, 05:04 PM | #13 |
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Not "A" wrecks, but earlier and others.
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06-03-2012, 05:22 PM | #14 |
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My wife's grandmother was killed in 1934; she was driving a 1929 Roadster and went off the road on a grade in Mariposa, CA. A lady passenger surived the crash.
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Sure cars of the 50's and 60's were relatively "unsafe" with their big engines, solid steel construction, drum brakes, etc but todays cars are just as "unsafe", if not more so, with their moron distracted drivers with all of the gadgets such as GPS, cell phones, CD players, etc. I think I had better odds driving in the 50's and 60's than in todays traffic. Last edited by Richard Wilson; 06-03-2012 at 06:28 PM. |
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06-03-2012, 06:47 PM | #16 |
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Here is my first hand experience with my ex-31 Roadster a few years back. Was going about 45 a guy suddenly pulled out in front of me. No seatbelt and I went flying. Not recommended for the faint of heart, trust me.
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06-03-2012, 08:26 PM | #18 |
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Check my avatar.
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06-03-2012, 08:42 PM | #19 |
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On a scale of 1 to 100. What is the pucker factor in Mr. Henry Grants catering truck. Post #12.
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06-03-2012, 09:10 PM | #20 |
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Re: Model A CRASH??
Below is not a Model A wreck, but a Model T wreck.
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