Topic: Wear a seat belt
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I'm not so sure wearing a seat belt would have saved this guy's life in this case, but it may have.
Adam Wartell 2008-05-07 11:14:29
-Adam Wartell
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Ah...............Ya sure ya got the right link there Boss. Sorry but I don't drink wine..................
Lifetime MemberC3VR Founder
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[QUOTE=my7T1]Ah...............Ya sure ya got the right link there Boss. Sorry but I don't drink wine..................[/QUOTE]
It makes you watch an ad first, then it should automatically go to the story.
[/QUOTE]It makes you watch an ad first, then it should automatically go to the story.
-Adam Wartell
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How long do you have to wait for the story to start
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Alrighty, I guess that link didn't work... try this one, then click on the Featured Video link:
http://www.ksby.com/Global/story.asp?S=8280244
http://www.ksby.com/Global/story.asp?S=8280244
-Adam Wartell
NCM Lifetime Member #1222
Founder: C3 Vette Registry
C4 Vette Registry, C6 Vette Registry
My first Vette, now owned by JB79:
Lifetime MemberLodi, WI - USA
Joined: 9/25/2007
Posts: 340
Vette(s): 1972 Targa Blue, T-Top, Saddle leather, 350 auto,numbers match, all original except '69 factory side exhaust.
Previously owned: 1969 427, 390hp, 4sp, Riverside Gold coupe, factory side exhaust
That's better!
WOW, I think you are right. Seat belts may not have helped this guy. Thanks for sharing, Adam.
WOW, I think you are right. Seat belts may not have helped this guy. Thanks for sharing, Adam. click on either image for larger view
We'll never no if wearing a seat belt would of help this guy. We do know to wear one at all times. THE LAW!!! Anything is possible!
Iron82 2008-05-07 11:28:30
Besides, the trucker if not his fault could sue the person that hit him for injuries. Go figure... 
Flying through the windsheild is what was most likely the cause of most of the injury to the Corvette driver, and I believe the seatbelt would have helped him and the airbag also. What amazes me is all the damage to the semi.
Aaron 
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I got a feeling if he was wearing a seatbelt and lived through it, he may have wished he hadn't.
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I am amazed at what little damage was done to the vette. This is the 2nd new vette that I have seen and all that is left is the main cage under extremme conditions.
The other was a fellow in FLORIDA who lost control at speeds in excess of 140 and ran it through a car dealership. He wiped out a whole row of new cars in addition to the vette.
Amazingly he walked away from the wreck with only cuts and bruises. Maybe it was the seat belt???
Hats off to GM for a good design!Tuxblacray 2008-05-07 19:03:50
The other was a fellow in FLORIDA who lost control at speeds in excess of 140 and ran it through a car dealership. He wiped out a whole row of new cars in addition to the vette.
Amazingly he walked away from the wreck with only cuts and bruises. Maybe it was the seat belt???
Hats off to GM for a good design!
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