The Crow saved my life.......
 

And sacrificed its own in the process. This sucks guys. I loved that car and a lot of what I am is owed to it. It's def not rebuildable. Ya some of you will say I shouldn't be street racing, but I don't see how that would change anything at all.


I was winning, and making a solid pass when I was clipped in the rear 1/4 just before the finish line. It spun me up into a barrel roll and eventually went end over end from what I was told. I am finally out of the hospital and looking for a fresh Pontiac to build or slide my combo into. Please pass along any and all nice big tire cars 25.2.....


Before anyone opens their mouth and closes their minds, I want to make sure it's known that I didn't have insurance, the show doesn't pay me for the car, the show nor the network are paying my hospital bills nor giving me a dime for a new car. I work 18 hour days to pay for my hobbie so eve4y dime is mine. Thanks for all the kind words fellas


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Sucks that the crow is gone, but good that you are here to tell about it! Good luck with the healing process and finding your next bad ass Pontiac!

Glad to hear you came out of it pretty much OK and apparently in a good state of mind! Good luck on your next build.

Justin, you have alot of support over here and many people willing to help we just need to know what you need. It hurts me to see "The Crow" in this condition but I know you will come up with something just as great.

Steve

Glad your are ok bro. It sucks that the other car hit you. Good luck with your next ride and please post about it. God bless you.

Glad to know you are doing better.
Thanks for the report.
Looking forward to the Crow,Part 2.

Dedicated to the Crow!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF5iiMQLgaY

David Butler told me that there is a video out there somewhere with the "barrel roll" and the "end over end" gymnastics by the Crow.

Very glad you are safe and at home. Healing is always better with family around.

Tom Vaught

Big Chief. Glad you are still with us! Can't imagine what you and your family are going through right now. I don't have much to offer besides thoughts and prayers. Continue to fly the Pontiac flag! Starting over will not be the quickest way to get back in a car, but The Crow wasn't built over night either. Best wishes in whatever path you choose. If starting over, I've got a 72 Lemans shell in Indiana. Not probably as nice or clean as something in Texas or Oklahoma, but it's here if you need it. -Doug Pulskamp

Dude, it's good see you're still with us! Your attitude and approach to cars and life is commendable. I'm sorry for your loss but happy you made it through it without major issues. I'm watching the show now, it's the highlight of my week. I've finished a couple of cars this year based on the getting the fire relit from the show. I just finished an 05 NA GTO to grudge match a buddy up north in a late model GT500 (man I hate Ferds!).

Good luck getting a car back together and it's great news to hear it will be a Pontiac with Pontiac power.

If I can help yell.

BCTTFMF!!

Very sorry to hear of the demise of the Crow.

:(

Those funny car style cages are done for a reason.

:)

Did Adam ever sell his LeMans he had?
It was built nicely I think?

:)

We were sorry to hear about your accident, but glad you're doing well now. Did the engine (short block) survive?

Jim & Ellen Thompson

Justin,
Get well soon. I was wondering about insurance with you guys street racing, even though I know it's a closed set, health nor auto insurance would be applicable?? That sucks, sure the ER bill is huge. Being from Detroit, I've seen my fair share of street racing, and been involved in a few.

Tom, how ya doing?? Long time no see. I'm sure there's a video or two floating around, but whoever posts it first will have Discovery's lawyers so far up their a$$ they won't be able to sit for months!!!!!!!!!!!!

the crow part II
 

Hope you are feeling better, Justin. I know another 70-72 A- body poncho would be a perfect choice for you. That 92 Trans Am that DCI is offering for sale in our 67-92 firebird/TA for sale classifieds is a nice alternate choice.

Glad to hear you are alright....take care and heal up properly!!

Here is one from Racing junk..not mine 6.0 cert...
http://www.racingjunk.com/Complete-R...c-ventura.html

Hated seeing the pics of the car first thing in the morning. Watching you and the crow were the main reasons for watching the show. Hope you heal quickly and find a new ride I know mine would be a little too heavy for you. (but it would be nice to see it with a set of twins!)

Glad your all right Justin! Live to fight another day! All the Pontiac guys are rooting for ya.:3gears:

Glad your still with us Chief! I'm sure your heart broken over your ride, just as any of us would be, but that can all be replaced. Live and race another day.

Glad you are OK Justin.......

Looking forward to see what you build next....... Keep it Pontiac!!!!

http://www.racingjunk.com/Top-Sports...SuperSize=true

This would be cool also

Justin, as a fellow heating & air guy I'm with you. Not the way you wanna end this season before looking at another busy all work and no play winter ahead. It will be a hard pill to swallow no doubt. We're all pulling for you tho and know you will build another badass Pontiac! Godspeed brother!

Randall

Really good to hear from you Chief! Hope you get well soon! Good luck with your new build.

wow i didnt know kelvins car was for sale. that would be a killer car to have.

If you want a 2002 Firebird ex Promod car let me know. Current cert.
SD

WOW, didn't know Kelvin was selling his Bird.

:eek:

That would be a great car to have.

A real BIRD!

:)

Glad you are okay, you are my favorite flag man anyway!! I guess you will do that until your next ride. Kelvin Poes bird is beautiful but I don't know if you want another A body. His add is listed in this thread already.
Don't listen to anyone, that chit would have been the same outcome at the track. Tell Chucky to pony up the $$$$ for the shell at least.

If you're not emotionally tied to a 72 LeMans (and we know you are lol ) here is an option. Other than an Astre (which sucks) it's harder to get lighter in a Pontiac than a Ventura.

http://www.racingjunk.com/Complete-R...c-ventura.html

Pick it up as a roller and plug in your driveline. :)

Glad to hear you're okay. Good luck on your future build!

Tom Syron

Big Chief-

Been a fan since the nitrous days.

Glad your improving and good luck rebuilding the car.
That will make for great TV seeing the new car come together.

Glad your alrite man. Looks like one hell of a wreck. Take some time to heal up and come back with a vengeance!

Really sorry to see and hear about the accident. Loved the car, but you will be back better and faster in the future. When you recover and can get your hands on the car and start figuring what you can save, the fog will lift and you will be back on a mission. We have not forgotten your offer to help us when we badly hurt our car, so if we can return the favor, we would be happy to. As you get into the new build, we may have some items to help get you back on the street. The Pontiac Powered faithful appreciates your dedication to the "old Indian". Get well soon.

Justin, it's good to hear your OK. The main reason I watch the show was because of The Crow, but it will live on through the show. Good luck on your next build.

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=777246
Little jack selling his dads gto race car.

Kelvin Poe is selling his 70 TA Race car. That would make an excellent chassis for you, or buy Scott Rex's 97 TA and force him to buy the 70.

Good luck Justin, speedy recovery and best wishes on the new build.

Justin, totally sorry for your loss. I know what a car like that meant to you. Mine is the same deal. Mom bought it brand new. Super happy your still with us though bud! You'll be back and badder than ever! Your our hero in the Pontiac world. Keep on showing the Chebby and Ferd boys you don't need giant cubic inch and monster ports to get the job done! Haha

Brian

Glad to see you are ok and looking forward to your new build.

What about Don's car he has for sale. http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=781357

Justin glad to here your OK when I saw the pic my stomach dropped and my first words at 7am was oh NO!!! I know exactly how you feel about the crow as my dad bought my 68 LeMans when I was 5 now I have had the LeMans in my name sense I was 16 now I am 40 lol I wish you the best and I can't wait to see the new beast RIP CROW!!!

Glad your okay and your cage did it's thing..

You'll race again, good luck

So sorry to see the Crow in such sad shape. I can only imagine how hard it is to see it like that. It did it's job saving you and we're all glad for that. Here's to a full, speedy recovery and hoping it doesn't take too long to get back out there doing what you love to do. Good luck!

Just glad to hear you're okay Justin......get some rest and heal up we look forward to seeing your next build!

Dwight

Best of luck on a healthy and speedy recovery and hope you find something nice to build

Glad you are ok, that wreck was rough. I wish you a full and quick recovery.

Continue to post up your parts needs as you rebuild so we can see if we can help.

Glad everything is healing.Prayers and well wishes sent. You going much lighter,aerodynamics? Pontiacs forever.

Justin, as has already been expressed by several others, I thank God that you are ok and wish you well moving forward. When you painted the Crow white, I thought that was way cool. you have quite the following out there, and every show I had my '70 Judge at this past summer, at least a few kids would comment that my car "looks like the Crow".

Loom forward to seeing your next car, get well, heal up and come back stronger man...!

Justin glad to hear your okay! Is Mike Davis funding your next car?
RIP "The Crow"

Whew! Glad to hear you're ok, and will recover! Metal can be replaced!

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

.

Justin, glad to hear u are ok!!, I couldn't believe when I seen the fb pic, first I figured it was fake, but then read n seen more comments!!,sorry to hear!! The crow did what it was supposed to do, it took #1 and then saved u!! Good luck with whatever u build!!! RIP crow.

Thank God you are going to be ok. Glad you posted.
Sucks to lose anything, especially your pride and joy!

Making a duplicate seems the thing to do. However, it often just doesnt ever "feel" the same.
I may be partial but 3rd and 4th gen 'birds can be made quite light and have very good aero advantage at speeds you run.(as mentioned Dons 92 would be a sweet piece)

Health wise do the therapies etc the docs tell you to. Back injuries are with you forever it seems. Ween yourself off any pain killers they prescribe as soon as you can.Too easy to find them controlling your life. Took me a long time to eliminate them altogether. (7 spine fractures)

If you need something post up! I think we all want to help you out.
Hope Chuckies man enough to help out too. Hope he learned something.

Best of luck to you.
Bruce

First and foremost, very glad you’re ok and thanks for hangin’ out at PY to let us know. Totally sucks about the car though bro, lost my first Pontiac due to a bad wreck as well. At the time, it crushed me to lose that car. But hang in there though, we are all pulling for you Justin. You will be back!!!

All the Best Justin - getting tagged at those speeds all you could do is try to hang on - for a new car Kelvin Poe's 70 T/A would be a good one

Not sure what Danny has done since buying this chassis from Adam Woodmancy, but would be a good foundation for Crow 2.0. Have no idea if it would be available, but Danny was still running his black 70 this summer.

http://www.forums.maxperformanceinc....=top+sportsman