My Turn?

[67435animal]

On my way home tonight at about 5:30pm, traffic was it's normal heavy stop and go self on I-75. I had stopped in the leftmost lane when I looked in my rear view mirror and saw a pickup barreling toward me. I knew he was going to hit me. I looked to my right and the lane was clear. As he hit me, I turned the wheel and just kissed the bumper of the pickup ahead of me.

Looks like I'll need a new left rear quarter, new bumper and cover, taillight, etc. Plus, the check engine light stayed on (fule pump switch cutout: I suspect it is related). Plus, I'll need a new turn siganl lamp assembly (remind me to tell them to move the Silver Star bulb over!) Although I was able to drive the car, I noticed that it is very difficult to disengage the shifter out of park. I can do it but it takes some wiggling.

On my way to Team Collision in Marietta later tomorrow. I cannot believe that people do not watch where they are driving.

I hope to get it back better than new and in a reasonable length of time.

Thanks for listening.



Bob

[TAF]

Bob...man...this just make me SICK! VERY sorry to hear this, my friend. Good news is...there's not a better place/group of guys to fix it...ANYWHERE!

[woaface]

Was the guy insured? Sounds like you held your temper?

[Fin Harder 92]

I'm keeping my car in the garage for the forseeable future...ok, forever.

[MERCMAN]

2 In One Day?? Dayum!!

[67435animal]

Bob...man...this just make me SICK! VERY sorry to hear this, my friend. Good news is...there's not a better place/group of guys to fix it...ANYWHERE!

Todd, thanks. I am OK and the car is repairable. I can send you pix if you like or you'll see the car as it goes through the process.

Bob

[67435animal]

Was the guy insured? Sounds like you held your temper?

The driver behind me was OK but his passenger hit the windshield and needed stitches (no belt and air bag disabled).

I learned to hold my temper and say nothing a long time ago. Not much can be done at the scene that will result in much good.

I just hope they can make it like it was. Guess I have to drive the 442 and Corvette for a while (on side roads!!)

Bob

[FordNut]

I learned to hold my temper and say nothing a long time ago. Not much can be done at the scene that will result in much good.

I just hope they can make it like it was. Guess I have to drive the 442 and Corvette for a while (on side roads!!)

Bob

Good thing it wasn't the 'vette! That temper holding ability would be tested for sure.

[jgc61sr2002]

Bob - Sorry to hear about the accident. Glad you weren't injured. Team Ford in Marietta has an excellent rep.

[teamrope]

Thank God you are OK and the car is repairable. Good luck!

[01 Interceptor]

Thank God you are OK and the car is repairable. Good luck!

What he said.

[Ladyhawke]

Sorry to hear Bob, at least you are okay. Good luck with the repairs.

[67435animal]

You are all very thoughtful. Today I will take the car dwon to Team to start the repair process. I'll take lots of pix and keep you posted.

Thanks for all the kind thoughts.

Bob

PS-the Corvette never strays out in weekday interstate traffic (its rule!)

[Marauderman]

You are all very thoughtful. Today I will take the car dwon to Team to start the repair process. I'll take lots of pix and keep you posted.

Thanks for all the kind thoughts.

Bob

PS-the Corvette never strays out in weekday interstate traffic (its rule!)

Bob- Sorry to hear about this for you---after meeting you, your wife and your MM during last Nov. tune day , it's just sickning like you said---as you know I too saw it coming from the rear---There is a thread on loud horns going around--maybe we need to look into it to alert those idiots so they can "wakeup"!! Good luck on your repairs............Tom

[Haggis]

... I cannot believe that people do not watch where they are driving.

Glad to hear you were not hurt. Hope you get your car fixed as good as new, and remember the rental is on his bill. Take it 4-wheeling.

Remember people are STUPID!! And as long as they are not held accountable for their actions they will continue not to care and be STUPID!!