OUCH !!!!!!!!!

[brent396]

[JRSully]

That one ain't coming back!

[Mr70]

Geez..A new Malibu knocked that '69 Chevelle body right off the frame & twisted it.
http://blog.oregonlive.com/breakingn...tion_afte.html

[mockingbird812]

That's a shame. The old cars are too rigid as compared to modern cars with no crushable zones that dissipate the energy over a longer time. Then the deceleration is too much for the occupant and severe injury or death results.

[galveston]

It's been along time since I've seen a body become detached from the frame like this, makes you wonder if aftermarket body mounts and more importantly the grade of bolts used, if this was a "frame off". Appears to have rolled to the right given the height of the "A" pillar and "sail" panel.

[Salvatore]

There has to be a Semi over in the ditch somewhere that we can not see.

[mockingbird812]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: [email protected]</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There has to be a Semi over in the ditch somewhere that we can not see. </div></div>

No semi, I think, as we would not recognize the Chevelle. But, do notice the silver car in the background of the first photo. Appears to have been a head on collision between the two. See how the more modern car is generally intact and that the front section has crushed in a predictable manner and its engine most likely went below the occupant area. Modern car designs are light years ahead of the old body over frame design and will dissipate tremendous energy and keep the deceleration time as long as possible so that the human occupants can survive (humans do not tolerate fast deceleration - think torn aortas). The rigid Chevelle in comparison imposes a much more severe (shorter) deceleration on its occupants because it is so rigid. The impact is much more jarring to the occupants. A lot of us older fellows still say we would much prefer to be in a vintage &quot;big tank&quot; vs a smaller modern car. This does not necessarily protect you.

I don't mean to get too technical or alarming, but I worked in this area (mil aviation mishaps) and there are still old wives tales circulating that could get you hurt. Don't forget to put your separate shoulder belts on too as they can make a big difference.

[427TJ]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: [email protected]</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There has to be a Semi over in the ditch somewhere that we can not see. </div></div>

No semi, I think, as we would not recognize the Chevelle. But, do notice the silver car in the background of the first photo. Appears to have been a head on collision between the two. See how the more modern car is generally intact and that the front section has crushed in a predictable manner and its engine most likely went below the occupant area. Modern car designs are light years ahead of the old body over frame design and will dissipate tremendous energy and keep the deceleration time as long as possible so that the human occupants can survive (humans do not tolerate fast deceleration - think torn aortas). The rigid Chevelle in comparison imposes a much more severe (shorter) deceleration on its occupants because it is so rigid. The impact is much more jarring to the occupants. A lot of us older fellows still say we would much prefer to be in a vintage &quot;big tank&quot; vs a smaller modern car. This does not necessarily protect you.

I don't mean to get too technical or alarming, but I worked in this area (mil aviation mishaps) and there are still old wives tales circulating that could get you hurt. Don't forget to put your separate shoulder belts on too as they can make a big difference. </div></div>

Thanks to Ralph Nader. Unsafe at any speed = older cars. Crumple zones and survivability = new cars. I drive my old cars with eyes moving everywhere. You never know when some woman in an SUV or a drunk in a Ram 1500 is going to cross the center line and try to kill you.

[68l30]

^^^^This! Just driving along minding your own business is hard in a old car. Everyone drives like a moron around you just to gawk and stare....I have 110% of my attention on my surroundings.

BIG

[69hurstSC]

I'll state the obvious, I hope the other occupants pull through.