A Ralphie Wreck

[Dick W.]

Ralph had 1,287 miles on it. Happened 45 years ago this Sunday

[Alan S.]

Re: A Ralphie Wreck

Hi,
Someone really good with compound and a wool bonnet should be able to take care of that!
Regards,
Alan

[Paul J.]

Re: A Ralphie Wreck

Reminds me of a beautiful red 71 that I was looking at buying. The seller told me over the phone that it had been a little accident. This was before cell phones and e-pictures.

[Ralph S.]

Re: A Ralphie Wreck

I was 18 years old at the time of the crash.435hp yellow/saddle coupe that ordered in august 1968

[David P.]

Re: A Ralphie Wreck

... prior to side impact door reinforcements, perhaps?

[David P.]

Re: A Ralphie Wreck

Makes you want to cry, doesn't it?

[Terry M.]

Re: A Ralphie Wreck

Makes you want to cry, doesn't it?

The rest of the story would make one cry more, but I will leave it up to Ralph if he wants to share that much.

[Robert R.]

Re: A Ralphie Wreck

Correct. Door side beams were introduced for 1973 model year.

[Steven B.]

Re: A Ralphie Wreck

'Looks like the kid on the bicycle was going pretty fast when he hit Ralph.