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Tanker - Builder

Member since
June 2014
From: New Braunfels , Texas

To the Crew -From Me - A full report !

Posted by Tanker - Builder on Friday, November 18, 2016 9:08 AM

Hi Ya'll !

Well , the bumps and bruises are still making an appearance , just like the doctor said ! I got to see the auto leftovers . Shorn brake line, Broken upper control arm ( right side) .Broken wheel and tire and both doors , both sides ! Engine mounts right side , broken and dash partly bent on the passenger side . Surprisingly - No broken Glass . Front fenders and sliding doors and front doors TOAST !

Final disposition TOTALLED !

Now , Me ; Bruises and bumps in any area concerning the shape of the left door armrest . Sprung thumb left .Damaged but not broken right hand . Bruised knees and left ankle . Bell rung lightly . No severe bruising there .Was wearing my seatbelt .( I keep it regulation tight too . ) And my spine cushion protected my backbone .

Sense of humor ? Undamaged . So as a former marble in a wash machine ( that's what it felt like ) I thank all of you for your concern and caring . You have kept my spirits up AND kept my temper down . Thank you all ! ! Tanker - Builder P.S. Between you and I , I don't think either the car or I have an undamage panel . One tailight wound up on the driver side floor . I don't think it's mine though .

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Gymbo-59

Member since
July 2006
From: Clearwater, FL

Posted by Gymbo-59 on Friday, November 18, 2016 11:12 AM

Glad you're relatively ok. Had a few over the years. I totalled my last car when a dumb*** reached on the floor for her cigarette lighter & came right over into my lane.

Duct tape is like the force. It has a dark side & light side and it holds the universe together.

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checkmateking02

Member since
September 2003
From: AandF in the Badger State

Posted by checkmateking02 on Friday, November 18, 2016 12:33 PM

Nice to know you've come through it relatively intact.

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Gamera

Member since
November 2009
From: SW Virginia

Posted by Gamera on Friday, November 18, 2016 3:59 PM

Come on face it TB you're too ornery to die Wink

All joking aside it's good to hear that other than being banged up you're fine.

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Friday, November 18, 2016 4:50 PM

I feel your pain and understand the damage it caused physically, mentally, and spiritually. As for your Geo, it sounds like it definately took care of you and protected you during your ordeal.

When I was seventeen, I owned a 1966 Mustang with a inline six and a three speed. My first car for $500.00. A drunk driver hit me from behind really bad but the Mustang took the brunt of the force and protected my passenger as well as myself. Yes, it was very bad. The mustang was completely totaled!

I'm very lucky to be here. As for you, although you had some issues physically from the accident, I'm just totally and sincerely glad that you're here today.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Tanker - Builder

Member since
June 2014
From: New Braunfels , Texas

Posted by Tanker - Builder on Saturday, November 19, 2016 8:26 AM

Toshi ;

You are one of the jewels in my day .Thank You , T.B. P.S. Toshi , It was a KIA SEDONA E.X. van . Best dang car I have ever owned that wasn't " Made in America "