Its a no brainer that new cars are safer.You sure are a tough guy that walked home after that!!.
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trying to decide if I should buy back the Olds.
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Yowser! That wheel and dash make ME hurt. Glad you came through it as well as you did.
I'd buy it back and sit on it for a bit then decide what to do with it.I R Bob
You can't drink all day unless you start in the morning!
2007 LH, 2008 LH, 2009 LH, 2010 LH, 2011 LH, 2012 DNF/BLOW'D UP, 2013 LH, 2014 LH
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Definately buy it back. You never know if maybe in some weird, unexplainable way that car saved your life. Maybe you and that car have a special bond now, maybe it should get a second chance also. I'm glad your doing alright.Just groovin' to my own tune.
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I can't imagine the impact it took to fold up that front bumper, those bumpers could have been used on Sherman Tanks, I'm guessing they weigh in around 200 lbs. or better. I noticed where your head dented the glove box and I'm sure that's your blood everywhere in the pictures, I hope you heal up Super Fast but don't rush it, you're one tough Hombre Buddy!sigpic
Just an Old Drag Racer that still has dreams of going fast!
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its official, told Hagarty I want it. hopefully I dont get killed on all the other bills , and I maybe able to make so real progress on the GTO. Paying bills and getting healthy will always be my first priorities .Reading , Pa
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think im going to part out the engines and the tires . But here is what i may be thinking, depending on how and where the frame is bent, I may install a fat mans front clip . That would give me mustang 2 geometry, tubular arms and air ride. Swap in some LS power and vintage air.
Of course this would be a long term project for after the GTO is done. I have the room to store it, and I already own it .
Any Comments ? Suggestions ?
(I always wanted to bag her but didn't want to cut the original stuff)Reading , Pa
Good Guys rodders rep.
"putting the seat down is women's work" Archie Bunker.
Ban low performance drivers not high performance cars .
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Sorry man - you're lucky and tough! Holy cow that's a hard hit!
I think you're really on to something there by replacing the front clip with modern stuff. Given enough time surely you can find the front end parts required, and a good body man can surely fix that quarter panel.
It's a beautiful car - worth saving if you have the resources to do so, IMHO.
Hope you're feeling a little better every day!There's always something new to learn.
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doing ok, still have the trachea tube and the jaw wired shut. The wont let me go back to work like this. I feel pretty good and have learned to make some bitchen soups. I make a killer black bean soup and a really good potato soup. all in all Im doing good thanks for asking. Looking for a good 55/56 Olds/buick frame in case I need one.Reading , Pa
Good Guys rodders rep.
"putting the seat down is women's work" Archie Bunker.
Ban low performance drivers not high performance cars .
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my dad might have one, actually - he's building a 55 Buick Special and I'm pretty sure he has an extra frame.... of course, getting it to you might be an issue.... he's near portland oregon
even if not, there's a guy near him that specializes in the unloved 55-7 shoeboxes - and he'd probably have everything you might need.Last edited by SuperBuickGuy; July 28, 2011, 02:44 PM.Doing it all wrong since 1966
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