[DeTomaso] Show Car Crashed...

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The forward part of the car serves as a crumple zone.  Unfortunately, there isn't much there between the bumper and the foot well. 

Most cars are designed so the steering wheel does not displace rearward by keeping the steering column short and rearward.

My understanding is that the spare tire was moved to the rear because in the DOT crash tests having it in the front led to force being transmitted to the base of the windshield in lesser crashes.

Jim Oddie






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I was told that his leg was crushed in the accident, from the looks of the
amage he seems to be lucky that most of the force was forward of the
ockpit area, esp since we all know the doors are to keep water spray off
he drivers and not much else.
Michael Shortt

So, experts, is this car toast or can it be fixed or is it better to find
nother and move the undamaged good pieces.
I'm making plans to attend that show, we'll see what happens.


n Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 3:47 PM, Tomas Gunnarsson <guson at home.se> wrote:
> While it's always sad to see a car crashed I'm surprised that the drivers
 side impact has not moved the steering wheel more. Do you have pics of the
 drivers footwell and how the pedals have behaved?

 Tomas

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 DeTomaso Drivers,



 I am sure you are all aware of the new car show in Baton Rouge, LA that one
 of our

 DeTomaso members has created to benefit the fight against cancer.



 http://www.liveoakconcours.org/



 This 2nd annual event on 4/17 will have Tom Tjaarda among the dignitaries.

 This really is a "Don't Miss It" kind of event.



 A Pantera was prepared for display, and during a test drive the car was
 hit.



 The owner has been severely hurt but apparently the seat belts limited the
 injuries.



 I suggested the car still be displayed.  I am not aware of such a display
 at
 any recent
 car show,

 and it would really make an impression.



 Some before and after photos car be seen on the Damaged DeTomasos page:



 http://www.provamo.com/Members/DamagedDeTomasos/DamagedDeTomasos.asp



 My condolences and sympathies go out to the owner.



 Chuck



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