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(Message started by: lleewar on Apr 17^th, 2011, 4:02pm)

Title: Scary journey.
Post by lleewar on Apr 17^th, 2011, 4:02pm

Here's one I'd never thought would happen to anyone. Whilst driving down the A12 yesterday at 70 on cruise, there was, in a flash, a loud bang and the sudden realisation that I could not see where I was going. The bonnet had thrown itself up, broke the bonnet dampers and smashed against the windsreen. Hard breaking and steering through the side window, I brought the car to a halt. Luckily, there was no-one directly behind me or overtaking me otherwise the outcome could have been different!! Outcome, smashed windscreen, bonnet bent in every which way but loose and a dented roof in the aerial area and two people who feel very lucky to be breathing still :)!!! Funny thing is I have not had the bonnet up in weeks and I've done the same journey on the A12 with no problems and at the same speeds. New screen to be fitted on wednesday with a 75 quid excess >:(, could do without that!! Bonnet to find. Anyone heard of this happening to anyone else, not just the scorpio? Lucky Lee

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Post by Scorpio_Mike on Apr 17^th, 2011, 5:09pm

Glad to hear you escaped unscathed, could have been nasty.

I recall my uncle had this happen to him many years ago in a Rover P6 although don't think the windscreen was damaged, just the bonnet buckled.

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Post by lleewar on Apr 17^th, 2011, 5:15pm

Thanks Mike. Just bonnet damage would have been "nice", but with the screen and roof, more expense than I wanted to bear :(. Lee

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Post by lesterlad aka Rodders on Apr 17^th, 2011, 5:27pm

Lee.
Have you not got the bonnet you had off me ?

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Post by gozz on Apr 17^th, 2011, 8:30pm

Yes that happened to me in the 70s when driving someone elses Volvo 164,I had to repair it even though the safety catch was rusted open through lack of maintenance and care.

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Post by PJDavis on Apr 17^th, 2011, 9:11pm

Happened to me with an old Morris van. Bonnet came clean-off, busted the screen, and went over the top and hit a post-office van behind.

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Post by Highlander on Apr 17^th, 2011, 10:37pm

What caused it Lee? catch and safety catch both stuck open?

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Post by lleewar on Apr 27^th, 2011, 12:29pm

Rod, yes I still have the bonnet I got from you, but I was hoping to get a state blue one so as not to go to the unwanted expense of spraying ;).
Stuart, possibly the catch was slightly open and the safety catch not sitting properly on the grill. Only noticed the later after the accident, it had been strapped up with ties ??? Have replaced from my old car. Lee

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Post by Mike H on Apr 30^th, 2011, 3:46pm

Foookinell .. http://livinginthepast-audioweb.co.uk/images/misc/blink.gif

Title: Re: Scary journey.
Post by Mike H on Apr 30^th, 2011, 3:47pm

Is it still a 'rough road' the ol' A12? Used to be ~ haven't used it lately 'cept by motorbike

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Post by Mike H on Apr 30^th, 2011, 3:49pm

PS: the A12 twixt London - Ipswich is a well known accident black spot - or series of, if you prefer ;D