Topic: My Buddy Wrecked His 70 Today
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I know some of you may have already seen this over on CF but this morning TNBUSA and I were going to meet for breakfast. I had to stop for money and he called me, I thought he was going to tell me he was already there waiting on me. Nothing that good at all. He told me he just wrecked his vette. He is crushed and heartbroken. That car is his dream car. He worked hard on it for 4 years to get it to this point. Here are a few pics of the car from last summer that I took before it was 100% complete.
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Pic 2
Here is a link to the thread his wife started this morning after we got the car back to his house and his garage. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=1931237
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Wow that really sucks, I hate to see such a beautiful Vette like that ruined. But as said luckly no one was seriously hurt.
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That sux...hate to hear that, Eddie. Glad no-one was hurt, physically...at least not too bad.
Dam shame...
Pic of wrecked car...
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What a bummer
. Hate to see...such a nice car. Hang in there and rebuild the car. Please keep us posted on the progress.
. Hate to see...such a nice car. Hang in there and rebuild the car. Please keep us posted on the progress.
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What a heartbreaker my friend. Glad your ok physically. Terry M my7T1 2008-02-04 12:57:29
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How sad to see a beautiful C3 damaged like that. I would be very upset if it was my baby. How thankful though that no one was hurt.
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Also glad no one was hurt. BUT, that just truly sucks.
We all know what labors of love these projects are.
We all know what labors of love these projects are.
Good luck and glad you're ok!
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Gald no one was hurt. We can rebiuld it, better, stronger, faster, etc....
I really like the wheeels. What motor does he have?
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Also, glad to see no one was hurt.....physically. Looks like the car can be rebuilt. But it still sucks...big time!!!
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WOW, that hurts to look at. Really sorry about it, but the car can be fixed and soon all will be better than before.
Dave
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