A sad day indeed!

[buickestate]

RIP

may 21st 1982-june 14th 2011

A volvo 240 sedan pulled out of a parking garage with out looking I did not have a chance hit the brakes and skidded for two feet before T boning the volvo

 

[eversmann79]

ouch. scrapping it? sorry to hear

 

[85CutlassSalonRyder]

She definatly can be resuscitated! There is still hope! Tighten up soldier! Straighten that frame out and hit "WWW" for parts! "NO G-BODY LEFT BEHIND!"

 

[pontiacgp]

That sucks but don't let the insurance company tell you it's totalled. I can help you out with the insurance if they play games with you. Your just down the road from me and I crew on a car we race at Delaware so I'm in your area Friday nites

 

[GP403]

Damn, man. Is it salvageable or did it screw up the frame? Probably don't know yet.

I found this picture interesting:

Looks like those little pieces do more than just stiffen up the ride, looks like it creates a bit of a "crumple zone" as well. Not good for the car, (like getting hit at all is).. but probably good for you.

 

[Blazenlotus]

Damn man that sucks. Time to start on some body work and get her back on the road.

 

[84cutlassjuggalo]

They come into our country and consume out gas and this is how they treat us?! Damn them to hell damn you sweeeeeeds! WE CAN REBUILD HIM AND MAKE HIM BETTER. HE SHALL BE THE SIX THOUSAND DOLLAR CALABO. but sad to see.

 

[buickestate]

it's not been 12 hours yet, but keep in mind that this Caballero is number 124 of the 124 Caballeros sold new in Canada in 82, Caballeros were not sold here after 82, so this makes this one the Last GMC Caballero sold new in Canada.....

 

[supkylesup]

Damn man that suck. But keep your head high.
I wrecked my cutlass about 7 months ago till I finally for a parts car and the money to fix her.
Just recently got it back on the road and let me tell you what a great feeling it is to take something in that shape and make it new again granted I don't have alot of money but every cent I had went into getting it back on the road.
Don't scrap it just think of it as a whole new project.

Good luck

 

[buickestate]

Damn, man. Is it salvageable or did it screw up the frame? Probably don't know yet.

I found this picture interesting:

Looks like those little pieces do more than just stiffen up the ride, looks like it creates a bit of a "crumple zone" as well. Not good for the car, (like getting hit at all is).. but probably good for you.

Keep in mind I was traveling at 50kmph when I hit that 85 volvo 240, one of the strongest cars built in the day, it's worse off.