tfeverfred
Well-Known Member
That's how long it took to end my nightmare with the City of Houston after my accident. As I said before, I wouldn't wish this experience on my worst enemy. All is right in my world now. Except one little thing. That cop owes me an appoligy for the way he acted after the accident. Yelling and pointing blame without even asking if I was hurt or not and lying about who's at fault. This guy acted like a real smuck. I know that an accident is a tramatic experience, but as a representative of law enforcement, I hold them and other city servants to a higher standard. But, I'll probably never get it, so on to other things.
My car is pretty much like she was, except for changes to the damaged front. As some of you know, I used to have Hallcraft wires and a tube axle up front. Now I have a Super bell "I" beam and steel wheels. It looks a little better and is for sure stouter, but I sure miss the look of those black wire wheels. Earlier this year, after I got her back together, I had to have the tranny worked on. Nothing major, juust a good going through. She seemed to be slipping. I also replaced the radiator (which was a gift) and had to install an electric fan due to clearance issues. Well, no sooner did that get taken care of, then my insurance ran out. During this time, I was laid off and needed to use the money to renew it on more important stuff, so my cruising was confined to my neighborhood. Basicly, just shooting around to keep my head up and motivated. I sure do miss cruising through downtown and the Med Center, but I'll be doing that soon enough.
Here are a few old pics of what she basicly looks like now.
Those pics were taken towards the end of the reconstruction. My plans for the near future call for thicker front radius rods and possibly having the interior redone. Will I paint it? Not quite sure yet, but it's a strong thought now that I have a little cash to toss about.
Guys, I have to thank you Tbucketeers who came through, in particular, Keeper (guy you came through BIG), Paul R and TbbucketLar. Thanks friends. Also HAMBers Flatheadpete, Matt at CMX (a local hot rod shop) and Scotty Baccus (owner of a shop up in Hutto, Texas) and even though we had a disagreement on work, Mikey. Without you guys, I would have lost my mind and/or given up. Thanks.
I'll be getting a digital camera soon and will have much better pics to post. So, that's it. I'm happy with the settlement, my lawyer kicks ass and the city of Houston sucks the big one. Thanks again!
My car is pretty much like she was, except for changes to the damaged front. As some of you know, I used to have Hallcraft wires and a tube axle up front. Now I have a Super bell "I" beam and steel wheels. It looks a little better and is for sure stouter, but I sure miss the look of those black wire wheels. Earlier this year, after I got her back together, I had to have the tranny worked on. Nothing major, juust a good going through. She seemed to be slipping. I also replaced the radiator (which was a gift) and had to install an electric fan due to clearance issues. Well, no sooner did that get taken care of, then my insurance ran out. During this time, I was laid off and needed to use the money to renew it on more important stuff, so my cruising was confined to my neighborhood. Basicly, just shooting around to keep my head up and motivated. I sure do miss cruising through downtown and the Med Center, but I'll be doing that soon enough.
Here are a few old pics of what she basicly looks like now.
Those pics were taken towards the end of the reconstruction. My plans for the near future call for thicker front radius rods and possibly having the interior redone. Will I paint it? Not quite sure yet, but it's a strong thought now that I have a little cash to toss about.
Guys, I have to thank you Tbucketeers who came through, in particular, Keeper (guy you came through BIG), Paul R and TbbucketLar. Thanks friends. Also HAMBers Flatheadpete, Matt at CMX (a local hot rod shop) and Scotty Baccus (owner of a shop up in Hutto, Texas) and even though we had a disagreement on work, Mikey. Without you guys, I would have lost my mind and/or given up. Thanks.
I'll be getting a digital camera soon and will have much better pics to post. So, that's it. I'm happy with the settlement, my lawyer kicks ass and the city of Houston sucks the big one. Thanks again!
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