Can we talk about it now???

[Bubblehead]

This picture says it all.
Why does this company continue to run these antiquated vehicles?
Safety first???...not even close.
What's wrong with this picture???
What could be different?
Plenty

 

[DorkHead]

Because ALL that matters is making more with spending as little as possible.

 

[Anonymous 10]

That looks like sweet truck (108862) don't those have power stearing low step and are automatic!!!!!!

 

[Indecisi0n]

Pull all 8 cubes.

 

[scratch]

The car number looks like this vehicle was made in the mid to late 80s. Manual steering, high step, lap belt, probably a GMC. Fiberglass roof hitting a telephone pole, I don't see how either type of seatbelt would have made much of a difference. I can't figure out from this picture what caused the driver's leg injuries.

 

[Bubblehead]

That looks like sweet truck (108862) don't those have power stearing low step and are automatic!!!!!!

Look at the seat and the metal bulkhead.
Two point seat belt???
I bet it had a full compliment of telematics.

 

[Bubblehead]

The car number looks like this vehicle was made in the mid to late 80s. Manual steering, high step, lap belt, probably a GMC. Fiberglass roof hitting a telephone pole, I don't see how either type of seatbelt would have made much of a difference. I can't figure out from this picture what caused the driver's leg injuries.

Manual steering???
Power breaks???
Evasive maneuvers???

Do think this truck was equipped with telematics?

 

[Anonymous 10]

Look at the seat and the metal bulkhead.
Two point seat belt???
I bet it had a full compliment of telematics.

Why wouldn't they invest the 800$ bucks in the telematics. That truck has a lot left in the tank. It probably only had 800000 miles.

 

[Jackburton]

I can take pictures of 12 vehicles lined up that look just like this, all with keyless entry and telematics. Two point seat belts, non powersteering, unleaded GM's, hand rail causes end range motion for anyone less than 6ft to enter/exit vehicle, and a first step into the vehicle higher then a 6ft persons kneecap. Good news is looks like they replaced the turn signal with LED's.

 

[Jackburton]

Manual steering???
Power breaks???
Evasive maneuvers???

Do think this truck was equipped with telematics?

I'd bet it was.

 

[Bubblehead]

Why wouldn't they invest the 800$ bucks in the telematics. That truck has a lot left in the tank. It probably only had 800000 miles.

Why wouldn't they spend another $800 to install a highback seat and a three point seatbelt, not to mention power steering and breaks???

 

[scratch]

That might void the factory warranty on a 25 year old plus car.... you can't drill holes in the frame for safety systems but you can for spy equipment.

 

[tourists24]

That might void the factory warranty on a 25 year old plus car.... you can't drill holes in the frame for safety systems but you can for spy equipment.

now now scratch,,,,, its not for spying... its for maintenance purposes..... get it straight.....

 

[Bubblehead]

That might void the factory warranty on a 25 year old plus car.... you can't drill holes in the frame for safety systems but you can for spy equipment.

Your just being facetious.

 

[Bubblehead]

I have learned that it is insensitive to address this issue in the face of real life consequences.
I hope this thread doesn't make anybody nervous.

 

[HULKAMANIA]

now now scratch,,,,, its not for spying... its for maintenance purposes..... get it straight.....

You forgot safety.

 

[Anonymous 10]

Why wouldn't they spend another $800 to install a highback seat and a three point seatbelt, not to mention power steering and breaks???

Because logistics wouldn't allow it of course. Come on you know the name of the game. The strongest survive and we don't drive those trucks. Just saying

 

[Anonymous 10]

I have learned that it is insensitive to address this issue in the face of real life consequences.
I hope this thread doesn't make anybody nervous.

Not me I'm cooler than the other side of the pillow.

 

[Catatonic]

I have learned that it is insensitive to address this issue in the face of real life consequences.
I hope this thread doesn't make anybody nervous.

I think everybody is cool with it Tieguy.

 

[scratch]

now now scratch,,,,, its not for spying... its for maintenance purposes..... get it straight.....

I have had a brake caliper blow out and a steering box failure since telematics was added to my car, the little magic box failed to alert the shop beforehand.