Banged My Car Up Today!!!

OnMy3rdStang · 01-02-2002, 06:45 PM

Well today my boyfreind and I were on our way to see about a job. We were cruisin down the highway when a huge steel bumper flew up from under the Ranger in front of us and slammed into the front end of my car. We were doing about 70 mph. It then flew up and over the car and hit the car behind us. We immediatly got of the highway to see the damage. Both headlights were busted the hood was bent in. Not too much damage it is all repairable. The hood opens and closes without complication.
If the bumper was up a few more inhes higher we could have been killed !!!! YIKES
Needless to say both of us were pi$$ed. I am not going to worry much about the hood but I need new headlight assemblies.

Note to all...Please be sure all bumpers are in tact before driving!!!!

Here are pictures of the front end
Aftermath

Stang Runner · 01-02-2002, 06:56 PM

if that link right I see the words But no pic Sorry to hear.

OnMy3rdStang · 01-02-2002, 07:01 PM

The pics may take a while to load

1969Mach1 · 01-02-2002, 07:21 PM

Sorry to hear about that

I was able to see the damage. Did get the licence plate of the vehicle and are you going threw insurance?

OnMy3rdStang · 01-02-2002, 08:16 PM

Didnt get a plate # and if you have problems viewing that link go here.. http://briefcase.yahoo.com/custom4cyl_stang We are going out of pocket on this one.

6T9PONY · 01-02-2002, 09:03 PM

Hey I'm really sorry to hear about that. I hope everything turns out ok when you go to replace it. Looks pretty bad!

01-03-2002, 12:24 AM

Sorry to hear what happened, but thank goodness you both are ok. Thats the main thing,

OnMy3rdStang · 01-03-2002, 01:09 AM

My car is sitting at my parents house. And probably going to be there for a while.

The 4 cylinder has been through so much since I got it:
1.A new tranny
2. Being chased by a psycho in a grand am
3.Off roading (due to #2)
4.Smacking into a concrete pole in a parking garage (because some idiot in a chevy decided to do a panic stop)
5.and Getting cut off on the highway dropping from 70mph to about Ohhhh....20!!!!!! Had to buy new tires for that one

I dont think I wil be getting rid of my 4 popper any time soon

I am just so thankful the bumper didnt go through the windshield VERY THANKFUL

Crazy Horse GT · 01-03-2002, 09:16 AM

thank god no one got hurt ,the damage dont look too bad ,that sux too bad there wasnt a tag on the bumper that hit you, good luck.

PKRWUD · 01-03-2002, 09:36 AM

Marty (the post sluut) took the words out of my mouth (thief!). I would have figured the bumper would have the tag on it. That's pretty screwed up either way. I'm glad you escaped it with only damaged nerves!

Take care,
-Chris

Crazy Horse GT · 01-03-2002, 12:17 PM

does missouri have a front tag law -tn does not only the rear -go figure,btw chris im changing my user name ,quiz guess what it will be

OnMy3rdStang · 01-03-2002, 06:16 PM

In MO you have to have plates on the front and rear of your car. It all happend so fast I didnt see a plate on it. We just went straight to my house to grab my boyfriends GT. We went back to find the bumper but no luck, I think MODOT (Missouri Dept Of Transportation) removed it.

But theres good news!!!! My boyfreinds grandma says if we help her clean up her basemant she'll buy my new head lights for it!!!

01-02-2002, 06:45 PM	#1
OnMy3rdStang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 644	Banged My Car Up Today!!! Well today my boyfreind and I were on our way to see about a job. We were cruisin down the highway when a huge steel bumper flew up from under the Ranger in front of us and slammed into the front end of my car. We were doing about 70 mph. It then flew up and over the car and hit the car behind us. We immediatly got of the highway to see the damage. Both headlights were busted the hood was bent in. Not too much damage it is all repairable. The hood opens and closes without complication. If the bumper was up a few more inhes higher we could have been killed !!!! YIKES Needless to say both of us were pi$$ed. I am not going to worry much about the hood but I need new headlight assemblies. Note to all...Please be sure all bumpers are in tact before driving!!!! Here are pictures of the front end Aftermath __________________ Danica Patrick is my homegirl

01-02-2002, 07:01 PM	#3
OnMy3rdStang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 644	The pics may take a while to load __________________ Danica Patrick is my homegirl

01-02-2002, 07:21 PM	#4
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	Sorry to hear about that I was able to see the damage. Did get the licence plate of the vehicle and are you going threw insurance? __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

01-02-2002, 08:16 PM	#5
OnMy3rdStang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 644	Didnt get a plate # and if you have problems viewing that link go here.. http://briefcase.yahoo.com/custom4cyl_stang We are going out of pocket on this one. __________________ Danica Patrick is my homegirl

01-03-2002, 01:09 AM	#8
OnMy3rdStang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 644	My car is sitting at my parents house. And probably going to be there for a while. The 4 cylinder has been through so much since I got it: 1.A new tranny 2. Being chased by a psycho in a grand am 3.Off roading (due to #2) 4.Smacking into a concrete pole in a parking garage (because some idiot in a chevy decided to do a panic stop) 5.and Getting cut off on the highway dropping from 70mph to about Ohhhh....20!!!!!! Had to buy new tires for that one I dont think I wil be getting rid of my 4 popper any time soon I am just so thankful the bumper didnt go through the windshield VERY THANKFUL __________________ Danica Patrick is my homegirl

01-02-2002, 06:56 PM	#2
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	if that link right I see the words But no pic Sorry to hear. __________________ Engine: steel mounts, Under drive pulleys, K&N, GT-40 Intake ported Lower, No power steering, No A/C, Mac cold intake, 65MM TB, 255 Fuel pump, 24's, AFR 165 58cc, Rocker Arms 1.7with the stock Cam, 1 5/8 short headers, offRoad X-pipe Drive Train: 3.55, T-5 with a Pro 5.0 shifter 12.656@107.71MPH See It at www.T-racing.com/mustang.htm

01-02-2002, 09:03 PM	#6
6T9PONY All about the Windsor. Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 2,052	Hey I'm really sorry to hear about that. I hope everything turns out ok when you go to replace it. Looks pretty bad!

01-03-2002, 12:24 AM	#7
gt lee Guest Posts: n/a	Sorry to hear what happened, but thank goodness you both are ok. Thats the main thing,

01-03-2002, 09:16 AM	#9
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	thank god no one got hurt ,the damage dont look too bad ,that sux too bad there wasnt a tag on the bumper that hit you, good luck. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

01-03-2002, 09:36 AM	#10
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Marty (the post sluut) took the words out of my mouth (thief!). I would have figured the bumper would have the tag on it. That's pretty screwed up either way. I'm glad you escaped it with only damaged nerves! Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

01-03-2002, 12:17 PM	#11
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	does missouri have a front tag law -tn does not only the rear -go figure,btw chris im changing my user name ,quiz guess what it will be __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

01-03-2002, 06:16 PM	#12
OnMy3rdStang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 644	In MO you have to have plates on the front and rear of your car. It all happend so fast I didnt see a plate on it. We just went straight to my house to grab my boyfriends GT. We went back to find the bumper but no luck, I think MODOT (Missouri Dept Of Transportation) removed it. But theres good news!!!! My boyfreinds grandma says if we help her clean up her basemant she'll buy my new head lights for it!!! __________________ Danica Patrick is my homegirl

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