Re: [FWDLK] Crash Test: 1959 vs. 2009

I also saw that clip about a month ago. I suspect they purposely missed the frame and engine of the 59 so they could scrape off only the soft sheet metal. I’d still rather have my old 57 Buick Roadmaster in a tangle with a new small car.

Dave Homstad

56 dodge D500

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i saw that clip about a month ago- look closely- just like an advertisement- there's a little lack of truth..... notice theres no drivetrain installed- also on the pass side shot of the impact- note all the rust and sand/debris ejected from the rocker panel. also- more- the fenders were hardly attached- the pass side clearly visible- is the fact that the door jamb bolts were not present.. as the bosses were not ripped apart- just there unscathed...

the new car would win i guess for safety equipment, but not fold that bad- a good friend crashed a car i sold him- a 63 chevy 2dr with no rust and 30xxx miles- uses the same x-frame as the 59 pictured- he went 70mph into a viaduct support when a bmw cut him off on the parkway- he went out the pass side of the windshield- the water pump broke off and the trans tailshaft came through and poked the back seat cushion... but i took him home from the hospital that same night... lucky? or the car a little stronger than the obama-supporters want us to believe????

i have pics of the aftermath somewhere.... he was on his way to finish the paint job.....

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From: Fr. Ray Ball <frray3@xxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Mon, Oct 19, 2009 2:27 pm
Subject: [FWDLK] Crash Test: 1959 vs. 2009

On the 50th Anniversary of the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety.

1959 vs. 2009 in a crash test:

http://autos.aol.com/article/crash-1959-chevy

Would a Forward Look car fare any better?

Ray from NH

'58 Belvedere

'59 Star Chief

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