As many of you know, I and my car were at ground zero on the 11th. I got out fine (sort of) and 11 days later, after a real adventure and a lot of work I got the SS out of the garage two blocks from the site.
Below are a couple of shots and the link to the album containing more shots.
Thanks again for all of your interest and expressions of concern and support.
Posted by Bill 97 SS #1422 (Member # 1182) on 29 September, 2001 09:44 AM:
WOW Posted by Joey Red (Member # 550) on 29 September, 2001 10:03 AM:
man! Posted by RHT (Member # 902) on 29 September, 2001 10:05 AM:
You did an amazing job cleaning up your car! What a mess that must have been in the interior.
Did you find any perminant damage?
-Ryan
Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on 29 September, 2001 11:02 AM:
Incredible Posted by P. R. Warnke (Member # 728) on 29 September, 2001 11:49 AM:
Damn...
Posted by EWB SS (Member # 148) on 29 September, 2001 12:12 PM:
Wow! Have you turned on your air conditioning yet?
[ 29 September 2001: Message edited by: EWB SS ]
Posted by Mark IXZD 150 (Member # 235) on 29 September, 2001 02:18 PM:
You left your windows open?! Posted by XLR8NSS (Member # 1065) on 29 September, 2001 02:52 PM:
OMG! You did a great job cleaning up! Glad to see everything turned out. Posted by DanA_F99_1977 (Member # 118) on 29 September, 2001 03:33 PM:
Nice to see you got it back and it looks great again. Even more great to still have you and the car with us!!
God Bless.
Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on 29 September, 2001 03:43 PM:
quote:Originally posted by Mark IXZD 150: You left your windows open?!
No, the garage attendants did, but I knew that would be the case going in since they always leave the windows open.
Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on 29 September, 2001 03:50 PM:
quote:Originally posted by EWB SS: Wow! Have you turned on your air conditioning yet?
[ 29 September 2001: Message edited by: EWB SS ]
Yes, and got a blast of dust, I actaully turned it on full, a/c, heat, defrost and vent begore I started cleaning the interior.
Posted by Xsta Z 28 (Member # 740) on 29 September, 2001 05:09 PM:
OMG What mess! Thank goodness that seh only got dirty! Posted by Mark IXZD 150 (Member # 235) on 29 September, 2001 07:02 PM:
I don't even want to scare you about what percentage of that dust was asbestos. I hope you used protection when you cleaned it up. It would be a shame to suffer the consequences down the road like so many New Yorkers are certainly going to experience.
That stuff is nasty! The media really downplayed the health risks to everyone exposed.
Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on 29 September, 2001 08:08 PM:
OOOPS Meant to edit the original...can you please delete this one?
quote:Originally posted by DaddySS: As many of you know, I and my car were at ground zero on the 11th. I got out fine (sort of) and 11 days later, after a real adventure and a lot of work I got the SS out of the garage two blocks from the site.
Below are a couple of shots and the link to the album containing more shots.
Thanks again for all of your interest and expressions of concern and support.
Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on 29 September, 2001 08:23 PM:
quote:Originally posted by Mark IXZD 150: I don't even want to scare you about what percentage of that dust was asbestos. I hope you used protection when you cleaned it up. It would be a shame to suffer the consequences down the road like so many New Yorkers are certainly going to experience.
That stuff is nasty! The media really downplayed the health risks to everyone exposed.
Yeah I know, I was really careful, vacuumed everything thoroughly first, then dampend towels to do the first, second and third wipe down, but the dust got everywhere whenit was in the garage, under the dash, etc. What's the half life of asbestos?
Posted by MaryandRalph (Member # 244) on 29 September, 2001 08:29 PM:
Richard, We are glad to see that you were able to get her cleaned up. Man what a job that must have been, you did a great job!!
Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on 29 September, 2001 08:46 PM:
Yowsa!!! Nice job in getting all of that cleaned up!
Posted by NATESS (Member # 982) on 30 September, 2001 02:31 AM:
thanks god your car was not hurt. btw, did you remember to check the air filter. some dust i'm sure got in through your hood scoop in into the air filter. Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on 30 September, 2001 03:56 AM:
quote:Originally posted by MaryandRalph: Richard, We are glad to see that you were able to get her cleaned up. Man what a job that must have been, you did a great job!!
Thanks Mary and Ralph, it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Six hours to do the interior, everything had to be cleaned three times to get all the residue off. It still smells a bit like the dust, but I'm hopeful that will go away in time.
Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on 30 September, 2001 06:35 PM:
And thanks to everyone here for your words of support and encouragement, what a great group we have here! Posted by JCORPANY_F02_1505 (Member # 579) on 30 September, 2001 08:41 PM:
Richard,
I've been out of touch a few days camping with the family and just now saw your post. Can't tell you how glad i am to hear you made it out safe! In addition, the car looks no worse for the wear.
Take care my NY friend!
John
Posted by amy00ss (Member # 106) on 01 October, 2001 06:44 AM:
WOW! You did a fine job getting your car cleaned up! All I can say is WOW!
Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on 01 October, 2001 07:04 AM:
WOW
Glad you're o.k. - I guess you don't feel too lucky, but from the perspective now, you are fortunate indeed.
Let's all count our blessings, and stay strong for those still in the fight and still hurting.
