Wrecked my Vette
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: AL
Yeah that thought crossed my mind but it is really just front damage of the nose, quarters, radiator, and all the other little gear up front... but nothing behind the radiator except where the quarter panels splintered off the inner fender shrouds.... besides I really like the t-tops and removable rear window.... very unique...
Sully
Sully
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2007
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From: Ventura California
So Sorry-
God bless you are here to "talk" about it as others have said. Sounds like it's gonna be back on the road even better than before though. Takes awhile for the shakes to stop though doesn't it? Best of luck getting her back together and I'm glad you walked away from it.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2004
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You need some body work, paint and some new (wider?) wheels... sounds like the perfect time to mold in some fender flares.
Also, I removed my grilles, the front signal lights and the retaining brackets, it looks good without them. Just sprayed it black in there.
Also, I removed my grilles, the front signal lights and the retaining brackets, it looks good without them. Just sprayed it black in there.
Last edited by enkeivette; Sep 5, 2007 at 03:29 PM.
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Columbia Missouri
Uh oh, to top off all of your new problems you seem to have a new fluid leak. That's just the straw that broke the camel's back huh?
It's a real shame such a beautiful car was damaged. Good speed in getting it taken care of.
It's a real shame such a beautiful car was damaged. Good speed in getting it taken care of.
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Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Columbia Missouri
Actually his brakes were too effective. He locked them up on a slick surface and was unable to regain control. Happened to me once in a curve with sand on it. Brakes locked up, and I slid right into the curb.
I have since upgraded the suspension and have much better tires.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Fayetteville Arkansas
hydroplaned... just couldn't stop her... slid right through an intersection and wacked a parked car... bad deal...
FLUIDS.... the red fluid isn't mine!!!! that is from a van parked next to mine... it's trans fluid.... but again not mine... the green is mine though... still leaking coolant from the busted radiator...
Sully
FLUIDS.... the red fluid isn't mine!!!! that is from a van parked next to mine... it's trans fluid.... but again not mine... the green is mine though... still leaking coolant from the busted radiator...
Sully
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Fayetteville Arkansas
im feeling a bit better now
been speaking with the claims adjuster at my insurance... she was great, said her grandmother has a 1975 stingray and she just can't imagine what I am feeling.... i half heartedly laughed and then asked if she had even seen a grown man cry? She told me to start looking at where to get her fixed.... i have my choice and everything will be taken care of. The adjuster will inspect it no later than Friday. I am kinda worried though... will the adjuster even realize the pricing of some of the parts????? Should I leave him a copy of MidAmerica's catalog?
Sully
Sully
Last edited by Sully1882; Sep 5, 2007 at 04:18 PM.
Race Director
Joined: Sep 1999
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From: Plano TX
The best way is to have a corvette body shop come over or tow it to them to get a written estimate. Most insurance co will NOT have parts for a car that old in their database.
I was rear ended last month and the estimate from the shop was $8,800. The other drivers ins co came by, I handed him the estimate and a week later I had a check for $8,800.
I was rear ended last month and the estimate from the shop was $8,800. The other drivers ins co came by, I handed him the estimate and a week later I had a check for $8,800.
Team Owner
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From: Columbia Missouri
If he's good at his job he knows the parts are expensive. But, keep in mind it's also his job to get the work done as cheap as possible.
You may be able to save a lot of money by buying body panels off of donor cars in salvage yards.
There is a guy in our neck of the woods, Gary Gruhala, who has boat loads of used Vette parts and body panels.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Fayetteville Arkansas
If he's good at his job he knows the parts are expensive. But, keep in mind it's also his job to get the work done as cheap as possible.
You may be able to save a lot of money by buying body panels off of donor cars in salvage yards.
There is a guy in our neck of the woods, Gary Gruhala, who has boat loads of used Vette parts and body panels.
You may be able to save a lot of money by buying body panels off of donor cars in salvage yards.
There is a guy in our neck of the woods, Gary Gruhala, who has boat loads of used Vette parts and body panels.
Last edited by Sully1882; Sep 5, 2007 at 04:43 PM.
