After experiencing a similar "adventure" in my 1 Ton NAPCO it was readily
apparent to me at least, that all of the innocent folks managed to slide,
screech and careen their way clear of the guilty party only to wreck their
own cars, allowing the responsible degenerate to escape intact.
Being the "gentleman" that I am, I decided from that minute on to put that
monstrous front bumper (No it isn't stock.) to good use. I just stay in my
lane and allow the guilty party, who generally remains in the lane alone and
unmolested, to gently assist me in moderately coming to a stop.
After the initial bump, it works GREAT and the stop really is smooth and
gradual. The only trouble is that the sounds of crunching aluminum foil and
glass breaking sure do interfere with the music of that old 235 singing...
I also had a bumper sticker made up for the front bumper printed backwards
(So as to be read by a driver in their rear view mirror). It says: "If you
can read this, I'll bet you're wishing about now that you were moving just a
little faster!"
Don't get much of a chance to have it read though, as I SURE can't
tailgate anything but a snapping turtle...
I Love It! (Smile!)
Happy Holidays!
Kevin P.
59' Apache 38/NAPCO
Cruise SLOWLY, but with MOMENTUM!!!
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Tom Burt
Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 1999 1:28 PM
To: oletrucks (E-mail)
Subject: [oletrucks] Truck Near Misses
This one's for you high-ridin' Napco drivers:
My in-law was driving his Chevy 4 x 4 (pseudo-monster truck) on the freeway
at what he describes as about 75 yards or so from the traffic in front of
him. He was cruising with his buddy about 60-65 when the traffic came to an
abrupt stop ahead. He said that he didn't slam on the brakes but rather
leaned on them firmly. The truck locked up immediately and spun across
three lanes with those big ole tires roaring. He described the truck as
teetering on two tires alternating from left to right side. Some gal in a
Honda got so frightened and focused on the carreening mass that she brushed
off of the center divider. They finally can to rest pointing in the
opposite direction in the #3 lane (granny lane).
Needless to say, his buddy had to check his shorts afterwards!
Tom B. '57 3200 Stepside
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