surfschepp
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« on: April 20, 2006, 07:48:12 pm » |
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Well when I was 18 back in 2001 I had a bad accident in my 65 Bug where a drunk driver ran a red light doing 55mph and hit my bestfriend and I head on. Well my bestfriend was pronounced dead at the scene and I spent 4 weeks laying in a hospital bed. After that my bestfriends mom decided that she would like me to have his 66 Bug. Ever since it has been sitting in the backyard. I am slowly trying to get back into the game by convincing my dad to let me DD the car. My mom said it's okay with her just gotta talk to the pops. I know originally he said if he catches me driving it I can start looking for a new place to live. I just can't take watching it sit and can't afford to make it much more than a DD right now. Well I figured I would leave a little background on myself. Hopefully my dad say's okay. I really miss being in a bug and I feel terrible for letting the car sit. There are a few things I have to save money up to have taken care of but it should be good to go either way. There is a fairly nasty cancer spot next to the back window and the passenger seat is broken, those are my only two concerns besides sanding the whole thing down and re-priming it.
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Mag00
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« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2006, 08:25:04 pm » |
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I think if you talk to your father and explain that you wish to build it as a memorial to your friend and that it was his mother's wish for you to have it may help the situ... And I'm sure if you tell him that the experience has made you much more conscious of your mortality and you plan to be EXTREMELY careful , that to may hold some water...Hope all works out and best of luck to you! keep us informed... PS Don't go behind his back....
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Zach Gomulka
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« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2006, 08:57:33 pm » |
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Speed kills...but you'll get there faster!
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Mag00
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« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2006, 09:12:31 pm » |
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Now that is a great idea! But this guy has to be fooled!!! Or have it "stolen" from the mom!!!
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surfschepp
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« Reply #4 on: April 21, 2006, 01:14:09 pm » |
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I kind of screwed up with the overhaulin idea because I suggested it to my gf since she is the only person that know's everything I have planned for the car in the past 4 years. Well I brought that up to my mom a couple weeks ago and said nevermind becayse her and my dad had been thinking about it "since you would rather have you gf do it then nevermind we won't worry about it"(my mom over exaggerating).
I talked to my dad a little but last night and he didn't say much besides that he would feel uncomfortable. He agrees that if he were in my situation he would want to drive the car too but since he is the parent all he feels he can do is worry. He told me that it is my choice and he won't stop me but he is going to worry the whole time.
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carapace
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« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2006, 03:45:24 pm » |
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...I can start looking for a new place to live... Dude, you're not a baby anymore. Man up, move out, and do what you want. Still in school, can't afford to live on your own yet? Then you've got to prioritize. What's more important? |
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surfschepp
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« Reply #6 on: April 21, 2006, 04:55:55 pm » |
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Dude, you're not a baby anymore. Man up, move out, and do what you want. Still in school, can't afford to live on your own yet? Then you've got to prioritize. What's more important?
More important is college because that equals more money down the rode. |
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carapace
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« Reply #7 on: April 21, 2006, 05:16:58 pm » |
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More important is college because that equals more money down the rode. See? That was easy... follow the Ol' Man's rules, and save the racing for when you're "making more money down the road..." And I'm not trying to make you feel bad, but I'm a dad, and I can see where your dad's coming from. |
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« Reply #8 on: April 21, 2006, 06:55:43 pm » |
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See? That was easy... follow the Ol' Man's rules, and save the racing for when you're "making more money down the road..."
And I'm not trying to make you feel bad, but I'm a dad, and I can see where your dad's coming from.
I can see where he is coming from too but he had a bad accident on a motorcycle where a drunk t-boned him when he was 18 and he has owned two bikes since. Also I am not talking about racing it right now just a DD it only has a 1600 in it so it's not like I am going to be hauling ass anywhere. We talked today and he said it is all up to me. One of the biggest reasons for this is because I can't afford to drive my truck everyday because $75/week in gas plus $95/week in insurance is killing me. I don't even make that much a week. |
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« Reply #9 on: April 21, 2006, 07:30:58 pm » |
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The VW wasn't the problem....It was the DRUNK that was. Sorry to hear about your friend
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« Reply #10 on: April 21, 2006, 08:08:06 pm » |
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The VW wasn't the problem....It was the DRUNK that was. Sorry to hear about your friend
Pete
Exactly! You see it my way. Yes, we might have been safer in another vehicle but you never know, it could have even been worse. My dad is also paranoid because my bro also had a head on accident where a Mustang turned in front of him and his friend were both fine. So my dad thinks they are bad luck. |
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Zach Gomulka
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« Reply #11 on: April 21, 2006, 08:32:31 pm » |
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Head on at 55mph? Is there even much of this car left? You would probably be better off finding another bug and building it in remembrance of your lost friend. It would mean the same to him Id think.
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« Reply #12 on: April 22, 2006, 01:00:06 pm » |
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Head on at 55mph? Is there even much of this car left? You would probably be better off finding another bug and building it in remembrance of your lost friend. It would mean the same to him Id think.
The bug that was totaled was my 65 I now have his 66. |
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Dean N
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« Reply #13 on: April 22, 2006, 01:08:13 pm » |
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carapace is correct, yoru getting around some how now and the car isnt a priority.. do what the parents want.. FINISH SCHOOL then do what you want.
either that or pay your parents rent, do your own laundry, cook your own meals.
i have BEEN THERE.
if your going to do the car do it right, take your time, if it is a memorial (which sounds awsome and commended) you owe it to your buddy to do it the right way. if your looking for a DD then buy something cheap and drive that.
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« Reply #14 on: April 22, 2006, 01:18:06 pm » |
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More important is college because that equals more money down the RODE.
you should stay in school |
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« Reply #15 on: April 22, 2006, 02:29:32 pm » |
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Dude, I know that this means a lot to you, and I'm sorry to hear about your friend... Maybe you could get some feedback from some of the other guys on here who race these cars all day long, and show your parents that these cars are actually quite safe-- I mean, 55 mph head on is going to toast a lot of cars out there-- if you think about it, air bags haven't been around for too many years. You can also get some additional safety equipment (4-point harness, roll cage, etc) that wouldn't cost you too much, but would add an extra layer or two of protection for you.
If you do the math on your age, you're about 22 or 23 now? Get a decent job (if you don't have one already), and either pay your parents rent or move out. IMHO, you're at the age where you should be exploring life and having fun. Heck, you can get a roommate and split the rent!
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