R.I.P bpd1151's CHARGER, D.O.A. 06/06/09

[bpd1151]

....big breath, a slight pause, as I try my best to collect my thoughts.

Not sure how, or where to begin this thread, but for those of you who may already know, I wanted to provide an update, for those of you that don't, well, I guess now you'll know as well.

My Charger was involved in a very serious accident. It occurred this past Saturday, 06/06/09, following a social event of fellow MOPAR owners.

Without diving into the entire details, the car entered a very large ditch (backwards) which caused the car to rotate (rollover) I believe 1.5 times before coming to a rest upright in a field.

I am thankful that myself, and my one passenger walked away from this incident, for the most part unscathed. We both have experienced minor soreness, and your typical bumps & whatnot, but we both are truly thankful that nothing of a more serious nature happened to us physically. I think, considering what took place, this is a true testament to how well built & tough our modern MOPAR's truly are!

As I suspected, the car has been deemed a total loss by the insurance company. I am currently working with them to determine the actual value of the car, with all of the mods that had been performed. We have not come to a final resolution yet as of the writing of this thread.

I am also finding myself cancelling an entire season's worth of shows, pre-registrations, hotel bookings, arrangements with models, and rescinding time off requests from my work. Couple this, with all of the faxing of receipts to the insurance company, various emails, multiple phone calls, text msg's etc, to say it's been a very VERY hectic past couple of days, would be a tremendous understatement.

Emotionally, I'm a wreck. I'm probably taking this much harder than I am, or even should be. I'm internalizing a lot of it for now, because there's so much shyt to be done/handled/managed, plus just trying to maintain some sense of "normalness" as it relates to my own families schedule (kids/spouse) it's been tough.

I seriously don't think I'll be buying another Charger for starters. I would forever be trying to replace what "once was", and I'll always be comparing it to the 1st one. Yea, I know how to do everything now, which could make building a newer one that much faster, but seriously, a replacement would never recoup the memories and experiences of the 1st.

That being said, I realize that the knowledge I gained and friendships I've created will most likely grow to become distant. Not having a Charger, I'd feel awkward being on the boards/forums, discussing stuff that wouldn't really pertain to me since I don't own a Charger any longer.

Which is where I start to become depressed. My wife asked me "honey, really, are you ok?" Choking back a few tears, I said "honestly, IDK hun". I'm hurt, I'm devastated. But the underlying fact remains, I'm still here. This will be a huge lifestyle shift for me.

For now, I'll be inheriting my wife's '02 Grand Caravan for the short term. We are looking at purchasing for her (using the claim money) a new '09, or possible slightly used '08 Chrysler Aspen. She really likes those a lot. I'll hang onto the van until I figure out what project I'd like to tackle next. Truthfully, I'm not ready to put the Charger to rest, and until I do so mentally, I cannot develop a passion, a desire, or willingness, to be creative and build another car.

I will most likely replace the van and purchase a new project/build car in the Spring of next year (2010). Hhhmmm any initial thoughts? LOL, well someone needs to give Trojan a run for his $$$ in that Challeneger of his. Hee hee hee.

Who knows though in all seriousness. But in closing, I'd like to thank those who have helped me out thus far. The kind words & support have been helping me through these past couple of days. I have learned so much about my car from being a forums member, that I never realized what was simply intended to be a normal, daily driver, would've morphed into the beast that she became.

I'd also like to thank all of the vendors, both supporting and non, for creating such wonderful products for our platform of cars. Good luck to all! Please take care of yourselves, and I wish all of you the very best!

____________________________________Mike a.k.a. bpd1151

[SilvaSurfer]

Mike, first thank GOD you are still here and the passenger with you. Second, I will be praying for you that you find peace within. I know how it feels to have something and for some strange reason end up loosing it. Yes, it is very hard to start over but we go thru things to only make us stronger.

Blessing be upon you, your friend, and both families,

SS.

[MAGFX]

I'm sure glad you are still with us, but "dang it" on your ride, dude.

[TorRED Hemi]

Just glad to hear you and the passenger walked away. True testament of the crash strength of this platform. And just because you don't have a Charger, doesn't mean yer not welcome here. You can always give insight to newcomers and old timers alike. I know it can be hard to lose a car that has had so much time put into it(altho I didn't lose mine this way).
I hope to see you around here still. Good luck with what the future may hold.

[HEMIDON]

Sad to hear about the incident. I hope the aches and physical pains fade soon. Glad to hear there are no serious injures to you or your passenger.

[Pigman 440]

Terrible news but the upside is that you both survived. Keep in touch .

[Heavy H.P.]

Yo informed me of this. Glad you are ok man. I know you dont want to hear this but dont be afaid to start over and GO HARDER!
Maybe this time with a Challenger who knows.

[ChuckWagon]

Sorry to hear about the wreck! Glad you and your passengers are still on the up-side of the ground too! You really need to stay on the Fourm you know.....for the simple reason that you have knowledge. Knowledge is needed. Maybe buy a Magnum next instead of a Charger? jus' sayin.

Good luck and Godspeed.

[hemi up]

Understand how you feel happen to me once 70 Superbee 440 six pack 4 sp young and dum tree got me car was in two haves had seat belt on before they where popular to wear. took me awhile to get over it just like your first love that's why I love this one so much and yes I have a pic of the Superbee in the clove box save all the pic's of your iron baby. MOPARS FOREVER / MOPAR OR NO CAR

P.S will be doing a burn out in memory to your bad ass CHARGER
good luck love well come again

HEMI UP

[YellowNanner]

Hey, I am just glad you 2 are ok! Your Car was a work of art and it is unreplaceable, but I am sure you will find something else to work your magic on once again to make a masterpiece. I hope you stay on the forums as you have so much knowledge using the LX as a your drawing board. I used to own lots of Ford Probes, obviousely I dont have one anymore but I am still a regular on the probe forums. I hope to still see you on here! Sorry for your loss, if there is anything I can do to help just let me know!

-Trev

[bambam7171]

....this is a true testament to how well built & tough our modern MOPAR's truly are!.........

____________________________________Mike a.k.a. bpd1151

Very true! Do you remember my car?

Haven't been on here for a while...I lost my 300 but I'm lucky to be alive

How I lived from that I will never know nor understand.


I never got the chance to see your car in person. I'm not sure if you remember but I did ask you about your orange stripes. I'm sorry for your loss. From someone that lost a car less than a year ago, it's tough. One starts to question a lot of things that we never before questioned. Everything that I did for what? Why? It hard to see something gone that we worked so damn hard for. Something that we put our blood and sweat into.

As others have said, I hope you don't leave the forums. You may not have an LX (right now) but you do have plenty of knowledge to share. And it's not just about the knowledge. As you yourself said, you've made some good friends on here. Why stop?

Like we say in the Marines....Once a Marine, ALWAYS a Marine! Once an LX member, always an LX member!

Some of the guys and I are meeting tomorrow for a few drinks after work. You can bet we'll be drinking one (or all) for your car.

We should have a funeral procession. Your car on the back of a flatbed tow truck and we'll all follow it.

May she rest in peace. She was a fine piece of art.

Daniel

[8yourM5]

YOu already hit the nail on the head. ANY car can be replace your life cant!!! Glad to hear you and your friend are all right. sorry to hear about your car
if your going to build a new car look in to the 6.0 GTO's I know they dont look the best but my buddy with cam longtubes slicks and a 200shot went 10.50 at 130 yesterday. If I was in your place and I lost my racecar I would build a GTO or a Fbody (ss camaro Ws6)

[BlackTop]

I would like to thank God for protecting you and your passenger from the crash. I hope that all works out for the best for you and your family. I lost my last charger R/T to the repo man 2 years ago and i felt like the world crashed on me. It was my fault however, God humbled me and then blessed me with this awesome magnum that I appreciate so much. My advice to you is to remember that as long as you have life, any possesion that is lost can be replaced but life cannot. So don't worry about the car but look at the bright side" You and your Passenger are alive". Just thank God regardless how you feel for saving your life. I know that if it comes to a decision of choosing your life over that car, you will choose your life so live on and be blessed.

[Fondy]

Mike, glad to see you got on here to let everyone know that your ok, and what the status of everything is. looking back at it again both trevor and I said it might not be a total wreck but thats up to the insurance company.

I will always have your # and I will keep in touch from time to time, your a good friend.

Matt

[MattRobertson]

Well this place has always been about people first and cars second. The important thing is you're OK, and you still remember your LXF account username and password.

Thats all you need :-)