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First bug in about 30 years

Started by Jeff Rosansky CLC #28373, April 18, 2018, 03:19:22 PM

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Jeff Rosansky CLC #28373

April 18, 2018, 03:19:22 PM
Stupid post, I know. Just having a little fun.
Had the 55 out last nite and she hit her first bug in about 30 years.
Nice to have it on the road again.
Jeff
Jeff Rosansky
CLC #28373
1970 Coupe DeVille (Big Red)
1955 Series 62 (Baby Blue)
Dad's new 1979 Coupe DeVille

The Tassie Devil(le)

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April 18, 2018, 07:39:17 PM
Great picture.   Looks like you really got it all, guts and all.

What speed were you travelling at, as I have never seen a splattered bug in such clarity.

I have seem many of the 100 MPH bug remains, and I know from experience that if one travels at around 35 MPH, there is sufficient time for the bugs to get out of the way.

It is all about air movement, and once the movement is too fast, the mass of the said bug stops it from following the air up and over the windscreen, to safety.

Bruce. >:D
'72 Eldorado Convertible (LHD)
'70 Ranchero Squire (RHD)
'74 Chris Craft Gull Wing (SH)
'02 VX Series II Holden Commodore SS Sedan
(Past President Modified Chapter)

Past Cars of significance - to me
1935 Ford 3 Window Coupe
1936 Ford 5 Window Coupe
1937 Chevrolet Sports Coupe
1955 Chevrolet Convertible
1959 Ford Fairlane Ranch Wagon
1960 Cadillac CDV
1972 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe

Steve Passmore

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April 19, 2018, 04:18:39 AM
I can see you have studied this subject bruce ;D ;D ;D

How Jeff has managed to avoid them for 30 years beats me??
Steve

Present
1937 60 convertible coupe
1941 62 convertible coupe
1941 62 coupe

Previous
1936 70 Sport coupe
1937 85 series V12 sedan
1938 60 coupe
1938 50 coupe
1939 60S
1940 62 coupe
1941 62 convertible coupe x2
1941 61 coupe
1941 61 sedan x2
1941 62 sedan x2
1947 62 sedan
1959 62 coupe

Jeff Rosansky CLC #28373

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April 19, 2018, 01:54:25 PM Last Edit: April 19, 2018, 02:00:25 PM by Jeff Rose CLC #28373
Quote from: Steve Passmore on April 19, 2018, 04:18:39 AM
How Jeff has managed to avoid them for 30 years beats me??
It wasn't my expert driving, that's for sure.
The poor thing never had the chance to come outside and play. She was sitting in a shed for at least 20 years before I got it. Car has gone less than 3k miles since 1984.
Jeff
Jeff Rosansky
CLC #28373
1970 Coupe DeVille (Big Red)
1955 Series 62 (Baby Blue)
Dad's new 1979 Coupe DeVille
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