Anyone know this car?

58chev · Etobicoke On Rod-side Member

Anyone know this car?

Beans · Courtice On Rod-Side Member Pin Striper

Sounds horrible! Hopefully no one anyone here
Knows....

-- Edited by Beans on Sunday 24th of July 2016 09:47:03 PM

51 Styline · Niagara Falls Member

I saw that on the news tonight and was wondering if it was anyone on our site. I hope it wasn't anyone we know.

teejay99 · Belle River On Ford Member

Late 40's Chevy ?

Offset · Haliburton Ont Member

Some very troubling news.

Rest in Peace.

tc · St.Thomas On member

Wow. That is terrible. Not to often is a classic car is involved in an accident like that. Sure hits home when it happens.

58chev · Etobicoke On Rod-side Member

teejay99 wrote:
Late 40's Chevy ?

Latest report said 48 or 49.

Shame that his has happened.

toomuchjunk · Jul 24, 2016

Looks like an Aero coupe '46,'47,'48---- '49 was different

There is one of them out of St. Thomas owned by Fred.

TMJ

-- Edited by toomuchjunk on Sunday 24th of July 2016 10:37:54 PM

-- Edited by toomuchjunk on Monday 25th of July 2016 05:48:34 AM

studeshaker · Buckhorn Ont

tragic.

58chev · Etobicoke On Rod-side Member

More on the story... https://ca.news.yahoo.com/3-killed-crash-hwy-407-200854757.html

Three people have been killed in a crash on Highway 407 near Mississauga Road, Peel paramedics say.

All of the victims were pronounced dead on the scene.

The collision between a vintage car and a motor coach occurred at around 3 p.m. in Brampton.

OPP Sgt. Vincent Idzenga told reporters that a 1948 Chevrolet was travelling westbound in the far-right lane and "sustained a tire issue ... to the right rear tire and as a result of this mechanical issue the vehicle lost control" and swerved into the inner left lane.

The coach bus then "T-boned" the Chevrolet, and "as a result of that impact the [Chevrolet] burst into flames," Idzenga said, adding the car veered into the right ditch and rolled.

Two passersby vehicles stopped to help and managed pull two adult males from the car. Police did not disclose any information about the third victim.

The coach bus was carrying 49 passengers in addition to the driver, and sustained only "minor front-end damage," according to the OPP. No other vehicles were involved and "there were no indications of any speed issues or any other factors."

The collision kept all westbound lanes of Highway 407 closed from Mavis Road to Mississauga Road through much of the afternoon and evening; the road reopened just after 9 p.m.

33 guy · Mississauga On Rod-side Member Ford guy

Met a guy a few weeks ago from the islington and steeles area with a 48

gm named Kenny but I believe his was a Pontiac ,

Beans · Courtice On Rod-Side Member Pin Striper

I saw this one facebook....

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admin · Jul 25, 2016

That's just horrible.. Really horrible.. looks like a whole family..It's like a part of our family of rodders.. Be safe out there and make sure your ride is safe . Good time for all to make sure we have safe tires. It is something we can easily over look. Tires still look good treadwise but if they are over 6 years old they are probably unsafe.. Prayers for the family and friends..

oldkoot · Brockville On, Old Autos Star

To add to Chucks advise, an item often overlooked is a safe scrub line, in other words if you blow a tire will the rim hold the suspension high enough to prevent any part of it or the frame, front or rear, from digging into the asphalt.Our prayers are with the family and friends.

Offset · Haliburton Ont Member

Before jumping to too many conclusions he may have run over something on the highway. I don't travel very much on 407 or any of the other GTA roads but I have never seen so much junk on the roads in the last while.

It could very well be that he hit something, unavoidable, that caused a blowout.

It must have been devastating for those folks who rushed to help them out the of car. Heroes in my book.

Rest in Peace.

oldkoot · Brockville On, Old Autos Star

Don't think anyone is jumping to a conclusion but rather offering some safety reminders in light of a recent tragic event.

Junior · Race starter St.Thomas Drags Rod-side Aylmer On Member

Condolences and prayers to the family and friends,a tragic loss.

oldkoot · Brockville On, Old Autos Star

Updated information, very sad news.
www.bramptonguardian.com/news-story/6784079-family-killed-in-fiery-crash-on-hwy-407-in-brampton-identified-as-mom-dad-and-son/

Offset · Haliburton Ont Member

Oh my, I remember both the car and the father from the Brampton cruise nights.

Thanks for posting the link OK, very sad indeed.

henrystoys · Carleton Place On Rod-Side Member

So sorry for the family, prayers and condolences to all. A fellow here had a similar experience when his 58 Chev wagon suddenly turned sideways on the 417 outside Arnprior and was T boned. He sustained injuries and much hospital time but is in good shape now.

fatstax · Cobourg On member

I can definitely see how this could have happened, I was towing a truck from Huntsville a few years ago, wheel came off and stayed in the wheel well, making the truck swerve wildly, almost put me off the road. the jeep swung right out beside me, thankfully no other cars were coming or they would have bought it. pretty awful thing to happen for sure.

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