DEUCE ROADSTER... Trip to the GNRS ends early in tragedy ( wreck )

THIS EMAIL IS FROM DEUCE ROADSTER a member here ....... :-( NOT ME !

The roadster was going to be at the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona California this weekend. I loaded the 32 up in the trailer and left Friday for California going Interstate 40. Saturday a little after 1 o'clock ... just outside Memphis Tn.

A fellow changed lanes ... into my lane and run me off the Interstate ...The truck and enclosed trailer jack knifed and after hitting the guard rail with the tail of the trailer ... turned 180 degrees backwards and slid down into the median.

Both the tires and rims on the right side were destroyed and the roadster broke loose inside the trailer. So after 6 hours on the Interstate getting the tires replaced ( I had 2 spares ) and getting a wrecker to get the box up on level pavement ... the wife and I just towed the 600 miles back home ...

I was really looking forward to seeing all the 75th anniversary 32 Fords ... BUT ... I am very thankful that my wife and I were not killed.

The truck can be fixed ... the trailer fixed/replaced and I have a few extra 32 Fenders ... so in the end ... all's well when you can drive back home ...

And I'll bet the guy who ran you into the ditch didn't even stop.

Man tough luck, I'm sorry to hear that but at least metal is easier to mend than the human body. Glad to hear he and his wife are OK.

Bad news 600 mi. from home but at least they could get back.

Thankfully you and your wife are ok. Obviously its a real bummer, but metal can be fixed and soon you'll be back on the road.

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The main thing is my wife and I were not injured ...

I will have the roadster repaired by Knoxville NSRA Nats in May ... :)

Deuce

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The main thing is my wife and I were not injured ...

I will have the roadster repaired by Knoxville NSRA Nats in May ... :)

Deuce

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looks like your trailer's gonna need some dent repair too. Glad you and your Wife are ok, and the car's repairable. accident like that could have put the trailer and truck both on there sides.

Big shame about the car and the Pomona plans................but............as you say, best that you and wife are fine. Glad you didn't get injured.

Amen..
Glad to read you and the Mrs. are unhurt.
A testament to your driving, & your rig/ trailer combo !

That sucks, but in the "big picture", it was a blessing the sheetmetal took the hit and let you and your wife come out unharmed... a guy with your ability and talents will have that stuff back together and probably better than it was the first time around...with that said, it still does suck about the damage, and i do feel for you. Just remember that cars are replaceable... our lives are not. -Joe

I just got off the phone with Randy,,,and he and his wife are gonna fly out to the 75th,,,,

I offered him my ol' roadster to take but he just ain't up to the road trip,,,,,who could blame him?HRP

I'm glad you are all ok. It's a horrible sight to see and (i should imagine), pretty scary as well. Thats real bad luck but it sounds like you are positive about gettings things repaired quickly. Well done, you'll feel better about the whole thing when it's done.
Mel

:( :( :( I am so sorry about your accident... THANK GOD you both are OK. Did you end up making it to the GNRS? I did not have the chance to meet you... I was filming a lot and in the end did not spend a lot of time next to my car (aka: was wandering around).. Sorry I missed you if you did come by...

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Did you end up making it to the GNRS? I did not have the chance to meet you... I was filming a lot and in the end did not spend a lot of time next to my car (aka: was wandering around).. Sorry I missed you if you did come by...

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I briefly spoke with you Saturday ... you were in the RED dress on Saturday. You were trying to do a piece on Vera Orrs car ... and was busy ... :)

Deuce ...

Tough luck about the wreck, good to hear everyone is ok!!!! Cars can be fixed.