Good day gone...... BAD!!!
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Algonac Michigan
Oh man....Big G I think you just brought a tear to my eye.
Pusher...if your car looks as bad as Big G's......I don't think I could stand to look at it. I feel your pain. Do the rest of you guys really want to see such CARNAGE??? OH THE HUMANITY!!!!!
Pusher...if your car looks as bad as Big G's......I don't think I could stand to look at it. I feel your pain. Do the rest of you guys really want to see such CARNAGE??? OH THE HUMANITY!!!!!
Pro
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: London
Look on the bright side
They say all bad things come in 3
And you have had your 3
Your friend Steve taking the car while you where away
The car wash
Then the shopping mall
So now fix her and enjoy many trouble free,fun filled years.
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Arizona
Big G, man I don't even know what to say? I feel like I'm whining about nothing in comparison. I'll post my pictures in a little while, fortunately mine was only paint damage, there's no holes in anything.
As far as the "bad things come in threes" comment, you're correct I've had three very emotional (to me) things happen already with this car. I hope the number doesn't keep rising.
Again, thanks for the comments and letting me vent my frustrations with you guys.
As far as the "bad things come in threes" comment, you're correct I've had three very emotional (to me) things happen already with this car. I hope the number doesn't keep rising.
Again, thanks for the comments and letting me vent my frustrations with you guys.
Safety Car
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From: WAY DEEP INSIDE AMERICO,YES YOU LIVE HERE TO!! TX
Big G, man I don't even know what to say? I feel like I'm whining about nothing in comparison. I'll post my pictures in a little while, fortunately mine was only paint damage, there's no holes in anything.
As far as the "bad things come in threes" comment, you're correct I've had three very emotional (to me) things happen already with this car. I hope the number doesn't keep rising.
Again, thanks for the comments and letting me vent my frustrations with you guys.
As far as the "bad things come in threes" comment, you're correct I've had three very emotional (to me) things happen already with this car. I hope the number doesn't keep rising.
Again, thanks for the comments and letting me vent my frustrations with you guys.
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Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Mundelein Illinois
Big G, man I don't even know what to say? I feel like I'm whining about nothing in comparison. I'll post my pictures in a little while, fortunately mine was only paint damage, there's no holes in anything.
As far as the "bad things come in threes" comment, you're correct I've had three very emotional (to me) things happen already with this car. I hope the number doesn't keep rising.
Again, thanks for the comments and letting me vent my frustrations with you guys.
As far as the "bad things come in threes" comment, you're correct I've had three very emotional (to me) things happen already with this car. I hope the number doesn't keep rising.
Again, thanks for the comments and letting me vent my frustrations with you guys.
See not as bad as you thought. There's always someone else who has it worse.
Big G you've got something to complain about!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Unreconstructed, South Carolina
I realize it's a bitch when someone carelessly damages your stuff, but Jeez Louise! ... That damage is rather minor. The car's white ... the easiest to fix & match. What if you had war bonnet yellow? If you're gonna drive it, it's gonna get some damage over time.
Le Mans Master
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From: Orlando Florida
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On the first photo it looks like the color of the bumper doesn't match the body - pretty much normal for urethane bumpers, color often fades differently... it will look better than before when they painted the bumper.
Touch up paint and a toothpick is all you need to fix the door
Touch up paint and a toothpick is all you need to fix the door
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From: LONG ISLAND
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I know it still hurts......but it sounded much worse then it is........especially as comapred to the other sad photos posted......!!!
Looks like just paint work, no body work & you should be fine !!
I'd never, ever let anyone else drive my car, & i'd be a scared to run that through a car wash myself, way to harsh for my princess !!
All will be just fine, just find a good paint guy with a good match
not to worry...........could have been much, much worse !!!
also if your paint is marginal on the hood & nose, tell the business responsible, that it wont match & you want the complete nose done, so you gain something for your troubles, Ya never know it might just work out your way !!
Best Of Luck to you !!
Looks like just paint work, no body work & you should be fine !!
I'd never, ever let anyone else drive my car, & i'd be a scared to run that through a car wash myself, way to harsh for my princess !!
All will be just fine, just find a good paint guy with a good match
not to worry...........could have been much, much worse !!!
also if your paint is marginal on the hood & nose, tell the business responsible, that it wont match & you want the complete nose done, so you gain something for your troubles, Ya never know it might just work out your way !!
Best Of Luck to you !!
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Racer
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From: Arizona
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Knoxville Tn
Things like that is why I wash mine my own self because I know how stupid alot of people can be and I never try to park in a lot where I leave it for to long for that kind of stuff to happen to it.
Hate to have that happen to a fella.
Hate to have that happen to a fella.
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From: Austin Texas
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2006
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From: FBO Florida
Thou hast broke 2 Vette commandments (maybe others)
Never wash your Vette with water of any kind.
Never let anyone else drive your Vette.
The gods were not kind to you for this series of transgressions.
BUT as far as the bumper, I think you are in decent shape here. They can repaint/blend that urethane bumper fairly easily. White should be easy versus any color that fades or metallics. Mostly cosmetic. You would have had a bigger problem had the damage gone into the glass of the nose. I am glad you are okay. In a couple of days you will be over the anger phase of this grief and you can focus on getting your ride fixed.
Now BigG on the other hand that is painful--it appears no frame damage. You might escape with a new door and a new quarter.
Never wash your Vette with water of any kind. Never let anyone else drive your Vette.The gods were not kind to you for this series of transgressions.
BUT as far as the bumper, I think you are in decent shape here. They can repaint/blend that urethane bumper fairly easily. White should be easy versus any color that fades or metallics. Mostly cosmetic. You would have had a bigger problem had the damage gone into the glass of the nose. I am glad you are okay. In a couple of days you will be over the anger phase of this grief and you can focus on getting your ride fixed.
Now BigG on the other hand that is painful--it appears no frame damage. You might escape with a new door and a new quarter.