Road Warrior Meets Its End . . .

nathan@el · Post by **nathan@el** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 12:08 pm

Wow, I don't even know what to say! I am very glad that you are okay Colin, and very sad to see such a beautiful bus maimed so horribly. Me and Alia were just mentioning the other day how impressive the condition of your bus was.

But, as others have said, it can be replaced, and you definitely can't. I'm glad you made it out of that accident with so little damage (at least to your physical body).

mattg · Post by **mattg** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 12:11 pm

Sorry to hear about the accident. The important thing is that you are ok - as for the road warrior it did it's best to protect you one more time and sounds like it did if you were able to walk away. Hope you have a quick recovery.

werksberg · Post by **werksberg** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 1:34 pm

midatlanticys wrote:
Vdubtech wrote:. . . . pop in a new headlight . . . . and bring her on home.....
Vdt - I'm with you =D> and would suggest we start an "IAC Bring 'er Home" fund aimed at making sure Colin's iconic bus is made roadworthy again. . . . . - I just don't see an option, even before the carnage is posted! Count me in with the first $100 - paypalled to Sluggo?

Sorry to read about this accident.....

But I'll match Mid A offer too.....

Cindy · Post by **Cindy** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 1:35 pm

In case you all couldn't tell, I am not a "car person." I couldn't tell you what I drive, except that it's red. I'd have to go out into the driveway and look. I'm not kidding.

But today I am sick and sad and just troubled by the loss of that lovely blue bus. Nearly 20 years of memories. My cousin, who sat on Colin's lap and drove it, at age 5, just called to say that he's distraught too.

There are worse things, of course. And there's always the need for perspective. But it sucks anyway.

Cindy

jtauxe · Post by **jtauxe** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 2:09 pm

Colin -

I'm so glad you are OK, if shaken (I know I would be). I've notified the Los Alamos contingent. We know you are distraught beyond words at the stupidity, the carelessness, and futility of it all. But at least you are OK. That's the important part. You are damned lucky, actually.

And to all those who feel so safe and confident behind the wheel of a bus because they themselves are good drivers -- it's the other guy who's going to change all that.

One chapter ends and another begins. Bob D bus will take over in 2010, as you had suggested. But that '73 was like family to you, I know.

Your wrench awaits you in Michigan for when you get back to work.

dingo · Post by **dingo** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 2:51 pm

Speedy recovery boss !

Lets get that warrior back on the road where it belongs...if its too far gone, theres always the Smithsonian !!

RussellK · Post by **RussellK** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 3:13 pm

Sorry to hear this. I'll bet this pissed you and I don't blame you one bit. Sending good karma and vibes your way. I hope the girl wasn't hurt too badly either.

hippiewannabe · Post by **hippiewannabe** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 3:15 pm

Glad you're OK, Colin. That's very scary.

I hope there is some way to fix the Road Warrior, it would be shame for it not to make 1 million miles, even if needs a face transplant to get there.

I truly hope you don't press the BobD bus in to service; it's absolutely one of a kind and deserves to be preserved. I just read on the TheSamba about some fool spending $30K restoring a Bay, and it will still never be what the BobD bus is.

I don't have a lot of parts, but you are welcome to anything I have; steering box, passenger door, window glass, wheel and tire, etc.

whc03grady · Post by **whc03grady** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 3:51 pm

Damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn.

I've learned a lot from you Colin, and I've learned a lot from that bus. I'm pissed and sad and glad just typing this. Pissed that such a great warrior met its end in such a pedestrian way. Sad that Ludwig won't get to chat with him again as they sit on the street, waiting for us to finish some dumb thing on our Squareback. Glad that you're walking around.

Time to take a little time off? Finish penning a book perhaps?

glasseye · Post by **glasseye** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 3:59 pm

Oh, no!

was all I could think, reading the topic title.

So glad you're not hurt, Colin. At least in body. Your spirit must have taken a hit.

You and Road Warrior are legendary. You both deserve a better fate than to be nailed by an idiot. My deepest sympathies yourwaywards.

Peter and Frito, shedding a tear.

Runamuck Bus · Post by **Runamuck Bus** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 4:00 pm

Colin,
First thing, glad you seem to be OK. Please recover with care.
Sorry to hear about the bus and I am hopeful that things will work out for you - your health, your vehicle, your travels.
Take care.
p.s. - some '72 parts available, let me know.

skin daddio · Post by **skin daddio** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 4:35 pm

yikes! take'r easy. rolling the scene in my mental projector and its harsh. wanting to see the photos. what a scenario, passing up a hill, dayang. hammy's wife, now you. sawx.

Oregon72 · Post by **Oregon72** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 5:38 pm

Awwww Jeezz!! That just bums me out - If it wasn't for your awareness and quick reaction, this thread could be even more sad. Just a shame

I think Randy makes the best point - a lost bus is much easier to take than a lost comrade. All the best to you Colin.

keifernet · Post by **keifernet** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 5:51 pm

Really sorry to hear of the damage to the bus... but really glad your not hurt bad or worse

Damn sure sucks to loose such a faithful friend as the bus was... but DAMN SURE glad the community did not loose YOU.

Take care, rest, heal... and may the recovery of the material things be smooth after your physical being is take care of FIRST.

deadaheadub · Post by **deadaheadub** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 6:45 pm

I'm so glad you are relatively unscathed. So sorry!!! about your beloved Road Warrior- we all can relate to how it would feel to lose our own- but very very glad you personally are physically OK. I also would like to help with the "reconstructive surgery" of Road Warrior if that is a viable option.
best wishes
Ryan

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