[V8] Crushed 5-speed

Michael Larosa Jr Mc.Larosa at Sun.COM
Tue Jan 25 13:51:15 EST 2005


Dave,

What color is it ?  Chris at force5 has a couple of V8's for parts...
i see pearl and dark blue I think in the pics....

Mike,

Coleman, David wrote:
> Hi All,
> 
> So I this afternoon I got sandwiched on I-495 south thru Delaware this
> afternoon by a big old tour bus.  I was in the left lane passing it,
> when the bus and came over on me crushing me between the bus and the
> concrete Jersey barrier.   Moving about 70 mph, rode up the barrier
> (without touching it with anything but rubber)  -- thought I was going
> to be turned over.   I was laying on the horn and watching the driver in
> his mirror... he finally figured out something was amiss and moved back,
> but not before tearing the right side off the car.
> 
> The driver had no insurance credentials, though a cop did issue him a
> citation for unsafe lane change.   Guess I'm in for a small if not big
> fight for remuneration.
> 
> Anyway, before everyone inundates me with emails about what I'm doing
> with the gearbox...  I was hoping for suggestions on parts.  All on
> right side:  fender, both doors, all moldings, door glass, mirror, front
> bumper, side turn light, and probably a door handle or two.   Or now
> more than ever I need a '94 with a bad trans...
> 
> -DaveC.
> Bet my car's skinnier than yours.
> 
> 
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