deadly crash of 1931

**THE KILLER RABBIT** · 02-14-2010 10:46 PM

just discovered this pic of the wreckage that my great grandfather died in.

he survived the crash but had an undiagnosed head injury. great grandma was also severely injured but survived.

i believe its a ford model A. what does TCL think?

im also just posting this for some sort of historical value

Modified by THE KILLER RABBIT at 3:30 AM 2-15-2010

**leitmotif** · 02-14-2010 11:19 PM

My dad has one. Neat piece of automotive history.

**TwoSaints** · 02-14-2010 11:26 PM

wow, sorry about the loss but thats an awesome picture.

**VegasJetta** · 02-15-2010 12:07 AM

No airbags or crumple zones back then eh?

Cool pic though.

**DzlDub** · 02-15-2010 12:13 AM

That'll simonize out posthaste.

Sorry to hear about the accident though.

**htownkid** · 02-15-2010 12:21 AM

Didn't these things top out at 15 mph ?

**Entwerfer des Audis** · 02-15-2010 12:28 AM

Quote, originally posted by htownkid »

Didn't these things top out at 15 mph ?

That's a Model A, try 65. The Model T was 40.

**Barefoot_** · 02-15-2010 12:32 AM

Quote, originally posted by htownkid »

Didn't these things top out at 15 mph ?

au contraire..

[quotee=wiki]Typical fuel consumption was between 25 and 30 mpg (U.S.) (8 to 12 kilometres per litre or 8-9 L/100 km)[citation needed] using a Zenith one-barrel up-draft carburetor, with a top speed of around 65 mph [/quote]

they can move right along.

**BumpSteer** · 02-15-2010 12:50 AM

Quote, originally posted by leitmotif »

My dad has one. Neat piece of automotive history.

agreed

**azn** · 02-15-2010 12:54 AM

damn, that sucks about your grandfather, but I have to say, i've never seen a classic car that has actually been hit and crumpled up like that.
its weird, They've always been in perfect condition, or decent condition....never ruined like that.

**audifans** · 02-15-2010 01:03 AM

Quote, originally posted by azn »

damn, that sucks about your grandfather, but I have to say, i've never seen a classic car that has actually been hit and crumpled up like that.
its weird, They've always been in perfect condition, or decent condition....never ruined like that.

Quote, originally posted by VegasJetta »

No airbags or crumple zones back then eh?

Cool pic though.

the model A's actually hold up pretty well considering some of the speed crashes I've seen.

and they tend to absorb energy in certain areas fairly well in a head on.

Example.
Dick Mace of Medford Oregon, was recently on a Model A tour with his chapter members on a rural road in Southern Oregon. Out of nowhere, a pickup truck swerved into his lane and plowed head-on with Dick's 1928 Phaeton.

All four people in the car, front and rear seats, were wearing seat belts that Dick had installed. All four were injured but survived the collision.

Key to their survival? Seatbelts that were installed at the urging of the model A local club.

**jetta2.8** · 02-15-2010 01:09 AM

That's crazy. I would never have expected them to be "safe"

**audifans** · 02-15-2010 01:28 AM

Quote, originally posted by jetta2.8 »

That's crazy. I would never have expected them to be "safe"

uh... relative word.

do pretty well in head on.

eh... not so hot in T bone conditions.

and certainly can hold their own when compared to some of the '70's and 80's cars out there. Seat belts keep folks inside the vehicle and that makes an enormous difference.

Crash worthiness is always a matter of how you get hit and what hits you.

After all, my 79 rabbit is not exactly the apex of "safety"

All in all, the Model A has a lot going for it

**ashi** · 02-15-2010 01:42 AM

and if ya roll 'em.

Forget about it.

**achilles381** · 02-15-2010 01:49 AM

Quote, originally posted by TwoSaints »

wow, sorry about the loss

Dude...

It is a cool pic though.

**audifans** · 02-15-2010 01:53 AM

Quote, originally posted by ashi »

and if ya roll 'em.

Forget about it.

i complete agree with you. Little structural integrity for taking a barrel roll down a hill.

**Deserion** · 02-15-2010 02:05 AM

Quote, originally posted by ashi »

and if ya roll 'em.

Forget about it.

A D.C. car, eh?

**automotiveexpert** · 02-15-2010 02:32 AM

Well thats what FORD stands for Found On Road Destroyed! Im sorry to here that i dont think any car in 1931 was considered even slightly safe!

**Son** · 02-15-2010 03:19 AM

Quote, originally posted by VegasJetta »

No airbags or crumple zones back then eh?

Crumple zones were spread all over the car back then.

**SoCal_SFVR6** · 02-15-2010 03:27 AM

Quote, originally posted by TwoSaints »

wow, sorry about the loss but thats an awesome picture.

By the look of that photo, they never even met. Don't be stupid.

**GodSquadMandrake** · 02-15-2010 06:50 AM

Wow automobiling back then must've been so fun and exciting but dangerous considering the lack of safety features. Must run in your blood though considering you are here now.

**ATL_Av8r** · 02-15-2010 06:52 AM

people driving while operating the telegraph piss me off!

**Barefoot_** · 02-15-2010 08:47 AM

Quote, originally posted by Son of a B...5er! »

Crumple zones were spread all over the car back then.

for real...

**atomicalex** · 02-15-2010 09:17 AM

Body on frame has its advantages......

**860redrabbit** · 02-15-2010 09:20 AM

Quote, originally posted by ATL_Av8r »

people driving while operating the telegraph piss me off!

lol

**winstonsmith84** · 02-15-2010 09:29 AM

Considering wood was a major component......

**BumpSteer** · 02-15-2010 09:32 AM

Quote, originally posted by atomicalex »

Body on frame has its advantages......

oh, they had a frame all right.

Model T frame first

Model A frame here

Modified by BumpSteer at 6:34 AM 2-15-2010

**Ghetto-8v** · 02-15-2010 09:44 AM

Looks like a 31 Ford Tudor.

**deftonesfan867** · 02-15-2010 10:02 AM

Quote, originally posted by ATL_Av8r »

people driving while operating the telegraph piss me off!

Is it bad that I literally LMAO @ this?

**audifans** · 02-15-2010 10:03 AM

Quote, originally posted by Ghetto-8v »

Looks like a 31 Ford Tudor.

exactly... so as a car enthusiast, that would have been a brand new car that got creamed.

oooff.

**Lightnin'** · 02-15-2010 10:34 AM

Quote, originally posted by winstonsmith84 »

Considering wood was a major component......

somehow, for the model A at least, I'm not thinking a whole boatload of wood was used in that car. It did have a cloth top and sheetmetal wrapped the occupants.

As far as wood goes

That reminds me of Morgans. Now there is a whole freakin' tree!!

**son of planrforrobert** · 02-15-2010 10:39 AM

Any other details on the accident? Not trying to be morbid, just curious about the circumstances.

Modified by son of planrforrobert at 10:54 AM 2-15-2010

**lil' thumper** · 02-15-2010 10:43 AM

Quote, originally posted by Son of a B...5er! »

Crumple zones were spread all over the car back then.

oof ...

that roof...

it ain't strong

**Barefoot_** · 02-15-2010 11:06 AM

Quote, originally posted by atomicalex »

Body on frame has its advantages......

not much of a body.

on not much of a frame

but gives a pretty darn nice result.

**audifans** · 02-15-2010 12:04 PM

Quote, originally posted by Lightnin’ »

somehow, for the model A at least, I'm not thinking a whole boatload of wood was used in that car. It did have a cloth top and sheetmetal wrapped the occupants.

As far as wood goes

That reminds me of Morgans. Now there is a whole freakin' tree!!

seriously

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