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Wear a seat belt

Posted: 5/7/08 8:41pm Message 11 of 15
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Yea , you have to watch those Florida Drivers.....

O wait.. Dam I am in Florida..   








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Wear a seat belt

Posted: 5/8/08 6:41am Message 12 of 15
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Kingston, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1977 L-82 originally white/buckskin interior. Currently undergoing a frame-off resto. and modifications.YEEHAW!!!
I've been investigating crashes for over 14 years now, and let me tell you...................
 
NOPE!!!  Did'nt matter if he was wearing a kevlar thong.
 
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Posted: 5/8/08 8:01pm Message 13 of 15
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Irving, TX - USA
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Vette(s): #1 -1969 Corvette Coupe Riverside Gold, black interior,MN,A/C,350/350,PS,PB,window cranks. #2 -2000 C5, black/black, 6 sp, Bose system & lots of buttons.
Seems like a lot of people loose control of Corvettes.  That sure is a lot of money to bust up along with your body.Dead


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Posted: 5/8/08 8:18pm Message 14 of 15
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Vette(s): Gone, but not forgotten: 1974 Coupe Red, matching numbers, Black Interior, L-48 w/ 4 speed; The “Admiral”, also gone and never to be forgotten. 1994 Admiral Blue LT-1 coupe, Black Interior Automatic

As some of you know, I spent over 30 years as a worker, driver and steward in the SCCA. I have seen some incredible wrecks during my involvement with the club with surprising few serious injuries.  Lately, it seems we have had a rash of fatalities in our area that were the result of being ejected from the car, especially among young drivers. Why anyone would drive a car without wearing their seat belt and shoulder belt is beyond me. 

Corvette's are not for the unskilled. Unfortunately, there are many out there with big egos, even bigger wallets and limited driving skills...a dangerous combination.



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Posted: 6/8/08 8:52am Message 15 of 15
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Gresham, OR - USA
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Vette(s): 1977 Maroon T-Top
I have no experience investigating auto accidents but some training and education in aircraft accident investigation.

The seat and the structure surrounding it appear intact and relatively free of deformation.  Also, there appears to be plenty of space between the deflated airbag and the seat.  Hard to tell but it looks like there is also open space under the steering column as well.  In other words, he had "room to live".





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