Hey, Jimmy!
Sorry to jump in late, been having puter probs...
Anyhoo, glad you pulled thru the mishap OK & also got
compensated by the insurance co...
Let me also put it THIS way: I look forward to you STAYING older than me,
& me being here to remind you of that fact!
Bob "DAKSY" Smith
2K DAK SY Sport + V6 4X4 5Speed
2K08 HD Softail Cross Bones - Not Yellow...
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From: <knox.james@sympatico.ca>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 4:56 PM
Subject: RE: DML: BBQ Head Count?
>
>
> Thanks Jon , Ed , Tom . It's either survival instinct at the time or
> destiny . It was surprising when he wouldn't stop. I wasn't letting him
> get away . Most people in this kind of accident are left at the side of
> the road not knowing the truck plate numbers. The 96 Cadi was faithful to
> the end with that LT1 engine and wheels turning . I feel God was with me -
> good campfire story for the future. The Police followed up with their job.
> I got a copy of the Police Report and the insurance companys worked it out
> to give me a fair cash value for the Cadi which was maintained at the
> Dealership I work part time for. Important things I learn'd are , truck
> plate number is a must as trailers with their plate can be changed, keep
> your mtce records, and the Ontario Provincial Police helped me in every
> way they could. The DML - You guys in racing and off-road never give up on
> land or in water :-) thanks for the training. I needed a daily driver to
> replace Cadi, I bought a lease return 06 B!
> lack Cobalt SS for fuel economy :-) and to keep the miles low on the 91
> Dak. In September there is a Mopar race day at Cayuga to keep in mind. I
> plan to run the Dak. I turn'd age 64 on July 19 , younger then Bob Thom &
> Ray, but older then Rascal & Dasky.
>
> Jim Knox , 91 Dak SPT 4x4 , 318LA
>
>
>
>> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
>> From: jon@dakota-truck.net
>> Subject: Re: DML: BBQ Head Count?
>> Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:44:19 +0000
>>
>>
>> TerribleTom <silvereightynine@aol.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Holy smokes Jim! Thats crazy! My hat is off to you for maintaining
>>> composure enough to give chase and get the license plate numbers!
>>
>>
>> For sure - Don't mess with Jim. :-)
>>
>> Its pretty impressive also on the Caddy's part that it was still
>> drivable after that. Jim, did you ever hear from anyone as to whether
>> or not the cops caught the truck driver? I'm sure your insurance
>> company had a rather strong motivation to get ahold of the guy too.
>> :-)
>>
>> Once again, I'm glad to hear that you emerged unscathed; good
>> thing you had all that off-road practice with Tom at the BBQ. :-)
>>
>>
>> --
>> -Jon-
>>
>> .- Jon Steiger -- jon@dakota-truck.net or jon@jonsteiger.com -.
>> | '96 Kolb Firefly, '96 Suzuki Intruder, Miscellaneous Mopars |
>> `-------------------------------- http://www.jonsteiger.com --'
>>
>
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