D1ck Van Dyke Pulled Out of Flaming Vehicle
08-20-13, 11:36 PM
#17
Out of Warranty
Ford had an issue with cruise control box mounted under the hood during the mid-90's. My late business partner had his Town Car go up in flames early one morning while parked in his garage. His car was a total loss, his wife's new Town Car parked next to it suffered some cosmetic damage. The fire department was puzzled at the cause of the fire, but Ford announced their recall a couple months later, confirming one investigator's suspicions. It seems there were quite a few similar fires in TC's, Crown Vics and F150s during this time - all while parked overnight. I don't recall any problems being reported occuring while the vehicle was underway.
08-21-13, 06:51 AM
#19
Lead Lap
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Did Sam survive a car bomb assassination attempt?
Yes. On October 4, 1982, Frank Rosenthal left the Tony Roma’s restaurant on East Sahara Avenue and got into his Cadillac which then exploded. Amazingly, he survived with minor burns and injuries. A variety of factors have been attributed to his survival, including a metal plate under the driver’s seat, the driver’s side door being open at the time of the explosion and pure luck. -NY Times
Why did Sam’s car have a metal plate under the driver’s seat?
The 1981 Cadillac Eldorado had a balancing problem that was affecting the car’s handling. GM installed the metal plate under the driver’s seat to correct the problem.
-UniqueCarsandParts.com/au
http://www.chasingthefrog.com/reelfaces/casino.php
Yes. On October 4, 1982, Frank Rosenthal left the Tony Roma’s restaurant on East Sahara Avenue and got into his Cadillac which then exploded. Amazingly, he survived with minor burns and injuries. A variety of factors have been attributed to his survival, including a metal plate under the driver’s seat, the driver’s side door being open at the time of the explosion and pure luck. -NY Times
Why did Sam’s car have a metal plate under the driver’s seat?
The 1981 Cadillac Eldorado had a balancing problem that was affecting the car’s handling. GM installed the metal plate under the driver’s seat to correct the problem.
-UniqueCarsandParts.com/au
http://www.chasingthefrog.com/reelfaces/casino.php
08-21-13, 07:48 AM
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08-27-13, 09:46 AM
#21
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**** Van Dyke tells TMZ ... outside of "being a little crispy around the edges," he's perfectly fine after last week's exploding car incident. In fact, he's already back behind the wheel of a new whip.
DVD was in Calabasas yesterday -- in a brand spankin' new Jaguar (a loaner) -- and the 87-year-old was still joking about the frightening moments when a Good Samaritan pulled him from his burning car on the side of the 101 Freeway.
"Well, I needed a little PR anyway," Van Dyke said.
**** tells us he learned one big lesson from the incident -- a lesson that will probably restore your faith in humanity.
So watch the clip ... unless you hate humanity.
Read more: http://www.tmz.com#ixzz2dBlgkoU9
Visit Fishwrapper: http://www.fishwrapper.com
DVD was in Calabasas yesterday -- in a brand spankin' new Jaguar (a loaner) -- and the 87-year-old was still joking about the frightening moments when a Good Samaritan pulled him from his burning car on the side of the 101 Freeway.
"Well, I needed a little PR anyway," Van Dyke said.
**** tells us he learned one big lesson from the incident -- a lesson that will probably restore your faith in humanity.
So watch the clip ... unless you hate humanity.
Read more: http://www.tmz.com#ixzz2dBlgkoU9
Visit Fishwrapper: http://www.fishwrapper.com
08-27-13, 11:04 AM
#22
Lexus Fanatic
What the heck are you talking about? 
Way to go off topic first on a simple joke and then carry on as if you were back on the original topic. I was talking about rubbing the brit's nose on the fact that Jaguar was sold to a company from their ex-colony, twice, I might add.
Now get back on topic, about D.V.D. almost getting burned.
Way to go off topic first on a simple joke and then carry on as if you were back on the original topic. I was talking about rubbing the brit's nose on the fact that Jaguar was sold to a company from their ex-colony, twice, I might add.
Now get back on topic, about D.V.D. almost getting burned.
08-27-13, 01:28 PM
#24
Lexus Champion
that website is horrible but nice interview with him - damn good shape for 87 years old - my parents are 85, 86 and nowhere near as sharp as him.
He seems like a nice guy
and worth $30 mill ... http://www.celebritynetworth.com/ric...yke-net-worth/
He seems like a nice guy
and worth $30 mill ... http://www.celebritynetworth.com/ric...yke-net-worth/
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