02-18-2015, 12:09 PM | #121 |
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Even though the cars of the 50's and early 60's were not as safe , far as safety features, there also wasn't as much traffic either. At least here in the coal mining towns of West Virginia. you only seen one car per family.
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02-18-2015, 12:31 PM | #122 |
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Here's a chart showing vehicle deaths per million miles traveled:
It seems that cars (and roads and drivers?) have gotten progressively safer with time. If you look at deaths/100.000 population it also appears that the '30s were a very dangerous time. |
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02-18-2015, 01:48 PM | #123 |
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I believe the officers name was Barney Rubble.
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These all look like they belong in a Laurel and Hardy film.
Well ! Here's another fine mess I've gotten myself into. I hope I can die in my sleep just like my Grandfather...... and not hollerin' and screamin' like all the other people who were riding in his car with him. Happy Trails !
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02-19-2015, 02:37 AM | #127 | |
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I tend to agree with JBohannon, some of us from the "over fifty" clan will remember seeing an auto safety film (yes they were films back then) called Signal 30. This film clearly supports what JBohannon stated. You can can view the film in its entirety on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mGPz2a5P_E |
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02-19-2015, 02:56 AM | #128 |
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Being a regular visitor to the USA from the UK, the things that scare me the most is the speed that people drive at and the tailgating...
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02-19-2015, 03:10 AM | #129 |
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Yep, that's two of the worst things people do here, and that's why you see multi car crashes when there is snow or fog. The idiots don't even slow down for ice on the road, and don't leave distance between cars.
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02-19-2015, 08:05 AM | #130 |
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Or those 4WD/AWD folks who think their vehicles can stop on a dime... I've owned 4 different 4WD vehicles and they don't stop any differently.
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02-19-2015, 09:03 PM | #131 |
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Recently, on an about 20 mile trip home, I was nearly wiped out 5 times by drivers who seemed to think it was OK to do stupid things in front of the old car. They all wanted to be in front of it. I asked one of them why he pulled in front of me - was it because he thought I was going to be slow? Well, I'm here waiting at the same set of lights that you are, only you get to wait longer. Besides, why would anyone think it smart to pull in front of a car with brakes that are obviously not going to be as good as yours? Didn't think that through too well, did you, sport!
Seems plenty of modern drivers think these cars shouldn't be on the road so it's OK to break the law. I've decided to put a dash cam in my A. Won't save my life but would help with an insurance clam.
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02-20-2015, 02:44 AM | #132 |
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how about this one?
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02-20-2015, 10:12 AM | #133 |
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5 years ago i rolled my 30 town sedan over going about 25 miles per hour going around a corner, about $400 later the car was repaired $1000000. Later my wife was fixed. The one im building now will have seat belts
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02-20-2015, 09:41 PM | #135 |
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Regarding the '28 Phaeton (#3 above), I witnessed this accident about 5 or 6 years ago. The accident took place on a two-lane, paved, county road. We were following the phaeton at about 35 or 40 mph. A pickup truck travelling in the opposite direction turned left in front of the phaeton. The phaeton's driver applied the brakes (rear wheels locked up) reducing the speed a bit. All four passengers in the phaeton were wearing lap belts and received various injuries, the folks in the front seat required hospitalization. The phaeton's engine broke loose from the mounts and slid rearward and downward with the transmission, but did NOT enter the passenger compartment. The passengers all eventually recovered from their injuries and the phaeton was rebuilt and is still on the road. If your Model A does not have seat belts, I would certainly install them and wear them!
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11-12-2015, 01:04 PM | #137 |
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Tracked this location down to Sixth and Figueroa in Los Angeles
Sure don't look anything like that today. Google maps would not let me save a pic.
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Type in "524 North 61st Street, Philadelphia, PA" into google maps and it shows what the buildings behind the truck look like today...and yes they are still standing.
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11-12-2015, 09:45 PM | #139 |
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Most all pictures of wrecked A's I've seen are pretty well protected in the windshield and cowl area. Seems that most of the crash force is taken away by the fenders and hood area. Have always notice the cab area is pretty well protected. Have fun modelAtony tony white Lafayette, LA
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