Thrash

Back on May 28 a lady blew a light and totaled my '04 MagRed coup (first pic), and we just settled the ins. claim yesterday (many mods covered), so I went to the junkyard today to say goodbye and get a few last photos. She was a sweet girl, pristine in every sense ... and she saved my life at the traffic light that day, as I saw that b*tch coming and stepped on it, trying to get out of her way ... almost. But the B caught me on the right rear wheel but pretty much killed my gal, who saved me from a true T-bone hit. The B was going about 55mph, and when she hit me, I spun around 180º, as the air bags and their smoke were in my face, and the music still playing -making it a very surreal carnival ride. But I was safe except for a blunt-force deep bruise on my lower right side (pushed against the tunnel).

So at the junkyard today (2nd pic) I looked her over, wiped her down with a towel, opened the one door that could still open, popped the hood and trunk and let her breath for a bit. Then thought she might like one more vrrooom, so put the key in (this is 4+ weeks all alone in the yard), and what do you know, she cranked right up! With the headers and Corsa pipes she was still the way loud proud gal she was before! The yard mgr came running over and was amazed she was still so alive. I then got back inside, closed the doors, CUT ON THE A/C (it was 98º today), and professed my love for her, dusted off the console and dash, and then said goodbye ... as I turned and pulled out the key for the last time. Very sad, and I did get emotional, she was my first vette -and best car I ever had (pause ...).

So now she'll be salvaged, and her engine will certainly live on, as well as a few these and those, but man ... it was very upsetting today, I'm getting a touch cloudy now as well. Anyway, the car was amazing and so well made ... so I went ahead and got another one 2 weeks ago (3rd photo), Go Vettes ...
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02koolC5

Man I got a little misty too for a moment, your new vette looks very nice

20vette0107fatboy

Well, i here ya. We really get attatched to these vettes. My is a big part of my life right now. Nice new vette you have there.

fendermender

Glad you made it out OK. Be interesting to see what it brings. You said the bags blew? Strange for a rear hit to do that and the passenger shouldn't go unless the seat is occupied.

csexton

Glad you're back in a vette and hope it is as good to you as the first

Chuck

dgrant3830

Big time bummer for you. We feel the pain with you.

Thrash

Well they did blow - no doubt, and I can still smell that stange smell, and I did not have the pass.-side cut off, so it was live, and blew as well. It was a surreal event, spinning and bags and smoke ... and music! Then once rested for a sec or 2, the horns went off (until the firefighters cut the batt cables ... and the music!). Crazy, but VERY protective for sure ...

Vetteman Jack

It's hard to say goodbye to a great car, especially when it is through no fault of your own. But, the new one looks pretty nice and hopefully you'll get many miles of pleasure from her.

HawnHog

OUCH!!! I feel your pain. I assume you didn't work a deal with the insurance company to remove a few of your mods.........

allen2m4

i feel for ya man....


what yard is it in? i see a few parts i may want....not to ruin the moment



too soon?

GGEENN

if i was you i would get my wife/girlfriend to slap that b*tch that kill your vette

vafirevet

???

As a firefighter when I cut the battery cables, nothing works again unless new cables are installed...

Quick Draw

Sorry for your loss. She must have really been tough.......to crank with the battery cables cut. That has to be a first.

Like your new ride.

jrose7004

Sad that she's gone.

flynbyu2

When a door closes, a window opens. Enjoy your new ride.

C5-1

Sorry for your loss...but glad your still with us and with a new vette

rnb07

much sympathy goes out to you

Thrash

Good point: I knew the cables were cut and had jumper cables, so cut off some batt-cable insulation and re-established the power circuit. I just thought it was sort of amazing she started with the bags blown and after the batt sat for over 4 weeks ? But she started right up ... VRROOOM !

BWF07

Always hard to lose a great car, but the main thing is you are ok. I see you moved up to a C6. I also noticed it is one of the special Hertz cars. How many miles on it. I like the looks on these cars an there is one just up the road at a lot and it has been there for over a month now.

RSchleder

I got so teary that I'm having a hard time seeing you new ride. Is it a Mustang or a Chrysler mini-van?


PS I'm surprised the junk yard owners allowed you to just wander in with battery charge cables, raise the hood, strip the battery cables, attach the jumper cables and start the car? How unusual is that?