Thursday wasn't such a good day from one point of view, maybe a good day from another angle. My wife was stopped at a signal, and got rear ended by a h*nda driven by a non attentive, cell phone yacking, self admitted "I shouldnt be driving", and on their way to court "driver". Thank God no one was badly hurt. No skid marks, just slammed into the Stude about 30MPH, and pushed my wife into the PT Cruiser stopped in front of her.
My wife is sore, and a bit bruised in a distinct shoulder belt pattern. She will be OK, but we are watching as the days go by, and, yes, we notified the insurance company, and they and our doctor have exchanged some official numbers or some such.
I had hoped to never test the 3 point seat belts I installed a few years back, but now, now I am very glad they are in there. They did their job, stopped her from slamming into the heavy metal steering wheel and dash in front of her.
Now I must bring the old 64 Dart out of slumber, and prep for daily service once again, however, not before those lap belts go away. I am convinced, please strongly consider installing 3 point belts whenever possible.
Yes, the wagon is messed up, but I have a entire parts car, and insurance, so no worries there. I don't think I will need additional parts, but you never know guys. I will post some progress pictures, not sure right now if its going to a body shop, or I do the work and sub-contract paint and chrome. AAA insurance has been great, they said its up to me, they can "cash me out" or pay the shop. The shop is fast, I am slow, this much I know.
My wife is sore, and a bit bruised in a distinct shoulder belt pattern. She will be OK, but we are watching as the days go by, and, yes, we notified the insurance company, and they and our doctor have exchanged some official numbers or some such.
I had hoped to never test the 3 point seat belts I installed a few years back, but now, now I am very glad they are in there. They did their job, stopped her from slamming into the heavy metal steering wheel and dash in front of her.
Now I must bring the old 64 Dart out of slumber, and prep for daily service once again, however, not before those lap belts go away. I am convinced, please strongly consider installing 3 point belts whenever possible.
Yes, the wagon is messed up, but I have a entire parts car, and insurance, so no worries there. I don't think I will need additional parts, but you never know guys. I will post some progress pictures, not sure right now if its going to a body shop, or I do the work and sub-contract paint and chrome. AAA insurance has been great, they said its up to me, they can "cash me out" or pay the shop. The shop is fast, I am slow, this much I know.
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