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Re: 68 GTX rear ended in California? [Re: mopowers] #3183232
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Originally Posted by mopowers
Man, that sucks! Not that it matters, but I wonder if that was on his/her way home from the Mopar show?


Yes, apparently it was after the show. There were pics of it at the show.

Re: 68 GTX rear ended in California? [Re: Jim_Lusk] #3183250
10/11/23 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim_Lusk
Originally Posted by mopowers
Man, that sucks! Not that it matters, but I wonder if that was on his/her way home from the Mopar show?


Yes, apparently it was after the show. There were pics of it at the show.



Anyone have them to share? shruggy


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Re: 68 GTX rear ended in California? [Re: SattyNoCar] #3183251
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Even parking lots are not 100% safe. This could have been way worse had people been in the way.

https://youtu.be/p9c-DYoxHN8?si=G2RPeMlPczkOuLG-

Re: 68 GTX rear ended in California? [Re: Neil] #3183253
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Re: 68 GTX rear ended in California? [Re: Neil] #3183255
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Originally Posted by Neil
Even parking lots are not 100% safe. This could have been way worse had people been in the way.

https://youtu.be/p9c-DYoxHN8?si=G2RPeMlPczkOuLG-


Talk about a totally incompetent driver. Swerves and travels a long way to hit those cars... Brakes are optional

Re: 68 GTX rear ended in California? [Re: Neil] #3183301
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Originally Posted by Neil
Even parking lots are not 100% safe. This could have been way worse had people been in the way.

https://youtu.be/p9c-DYoxHN8?si=G2RPeMlPczkOuLG-


The owner posted a repair followup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dqn7YvfyAo

Re: 68 GTX rear ended in California? [Re: SattyNoCar] #3183358
10/12/23 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by SattyNoCar
Originally Posted by Jim_Lusk
Originally Posted by mopowers
Man, that sucks! Not that it matters, but I wonder if that was on his/her way home from the Mopar show?


Yes, apparently it was after the show. There were pics of it at the show.



Anyone have them to share? shruggy


See post 291: https://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/threads/mopars-left-for-dead.530555/page-12


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Re: 68 GTX rear ended in California? [Re: Ron_M] #3183557
10/13/23 08:48 AM
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They said on FBBO that the passenger in the GTX had a broken neck, no headrests in 68,and the driver had his scalp peeled back badly,no updates as of yet on their current condition.


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Re: 68 GTX rear ended in California? [Re: Ron_M] #3183780
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Thanks Ron_M for the link. It's a wonder they weren't killed.


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Re: 68 GTX rear ended in California? [Re: chargervert] #3183783
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Originally Posted by chargervert
They said on FBBO that the passenger in the GTX had a broken neck, no headrests in 68,and the driver had his scalp peeled back badly,no updates as of yet on their current condition.


Couldn't locate the post But πŸ™πŸ™ for both

Re: 68 GTX rear ended in California? [Re: Rhinodart] #3183810
10/14/23 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Rhinodart
I heard he has serious neck problems, may never know what happened...


Damn head restraints (not headrests) were not mandatory until January 01, 1969 but I've seen a lot of '68 and early build '69 GTX's with head restraints. My December 16, 1968 LA built GTX has head restraints.....okay HEAD RESTS for you Kleenex/tissue folks. Damn what a shame on that RR cry frown

Re: 68 GTX rear ended in California? [Re: Neil] #3183811
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Couldn't just kit that piece of crap to the left of it, nooooooooooooooo let's go for the classic cars and rods. down

Re: 68 GTX rear ended in California? [Re: TJP] #3183826
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Originally Posted by TJP
Originally Posted by chargervert
They said on FBBO that the passenger in the GTX had a broken neck, no headrests in 68,and the driver had his scalp peeled back badly,no updates as of yet on their current condition.


Couldn't locate the post But πŸ™πŸ™ for both


https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/mopa...ay-in-sacramento-hagen-park-show.278112/

Re: 68 GTX rear ended in California? [Re: moparmike1] #3184014
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Originally Posted by moparmike1
Originally Posted by TJP
Originally Posted by chargervert
They said on FBBO that the passenger in the GTX had a broken neck, no headrests in 68,and the driver had his scalp peeled back badly,no updates as of yet on their current condition.


Couldn't locate the post But πŸ™πŸ™ for both


https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/mopa...ay-in-sacramento-hagen-park-show.278112/



Thank you, Both occupants are recovering which is good news. Serious injuries but alive up πŸ™πŸ™

Re: 68 GTX rear ended in California? [Re: TJP] #3184082
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Originally Posted by TJP

Thank you, Both occupants are recovering which is good news. Serious injuries but alive up πŸ™πŸ™


Yeah, that's the main thing. It's a damn shame about the car, the guy probably spent a lifetime (or a lifetime's savings) getting the car to that point, but in the end, it's only a car. The trauma and health after-effects they will have to live with after all this is over with is what I'd be concerned about, assuming that they are recovering reasonably. Nasty hit!

A side thought, is that stuff like this always tugs at the back of my mind whenever I drive something old without seat belts, head restraints, collapsing steering column, and other safety features that came to be over the last fifty years. But, still, I guess it's safer than riding a motorcycle...

Re: 68 GTX rear ended in California? [Re: ChryCoGuy] #3184198
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Imho there too many folks who are afraid to drive their vintage vehicles. Oh it might get scratches, oh it might stall, oh blah blah blah

I drive my stuff as long as there's no salt on the road. Sure, no airbags but drive accordingly. That includes not driving in California or jersey.


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Re: 68 GTX rear ended in California? [Re: ruderunner] #3184219
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Originally Posted by ruderunner
Imho there too many folks who are afraid to drive their vintage vehicles. Oh it might get scratches, oh it might stall, oh blah blah blah

I drive my stuff as long as there's no salt on the road. Sure, no airbags but drive accordingly. That includes not driving in California or jersey.


I drive my daily Moprs the same way (69&71 RR). But in germany

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Re: 68 GTX rear ended in California? [Re: carcrazyguy] #3203495
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Re: 68 GTX rear ended in California? [Re: Hardcharger777] #3203500
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What do you even do with that? I realize the engine may still be good, but there are easier ways to get a 440

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Originally Posted by Dart 500
What do you even do with that? I realize the engine may still be good, but there are easier ways to get a 440


Some one will buy it for the Vin #. tsk


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