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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 03:54 PM
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First off thanks to everbody for the support and help after my f up on the solvang cruse. I called hargerty when I got back saturday, and this morning they called back they will have an adjuster out within 48 hours.
also the flatbed cost $510 over my 100 mile coverage. they said send in the bill and they will send a check right away. So for now here are some pictures and the frame is damaged.

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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 04:13 PM
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Wow, that looks bad, hope nobody was hurt. What happened?
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 04:33 PM
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I was turning left onto a hwy from a stop and spin out and ran into the mountain.
the mountain won........
Just plan lost it.

no one was hurt.
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 05:04 PM
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Darrow,

I wish there was something more I/ we could have done for you. We all felt so bad for you, but like we said, at least there were no serious injuries. Good luck with Haggerty and the car. Hope to see you again next year with the 73!

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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 05:05 PM
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Very sorry to see that and glad there was no injuries!! Best of luck putting her back together.
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 05:33 PM
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Wow that makes me sick.
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 05:38 PM
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A real heart breaker, sorry it happened. Everyone spoke very highly of you and felt terrible for what happened. All the best.
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 06:11 PM
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Sorry to hear of your misfortune.....nice to see the insurance company ponying up right from the get-go. Hopefully this gets resolved favourably for you.....all the best.
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 06:37 PM
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Really sorry about the accident but as others said thank god nobody was hurt. Also nice to hear that Haggerty is responsive.
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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Ouch, that looks bad Sorry to hear, hope everything works out

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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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Hello Darro,

Sorry to hear about your accident. We all make mistakes at times but cars are replaceable - people are not. Very glad to hear you are OK and are working with your insurance company. I hope it all works out as well as possible for you.

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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 08:56 PM
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hope something good comes out of this for you.
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 09:05 PM
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Yikes....
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 09:22 PM
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How's u'r wife's neck? Hopefully the soreness has dissipated.

I know it's a stereotypical phrase but it's very true, it easily (u missed several trees) could have been so much worse.

A damaged car, classic or not, is a minor matter compared to being maimed or death.

Time to finish that project in the garage.
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 11:24 PM
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Sorry to hear what happened Darrow. I'll be down in a couple of weeks and will buy the first round. See if that helps a little.
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That sucks. Sorry for your loss.

Are you going to try and fix it? Will your insurance cover the repairs?
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Darrow, sorry to read about your accident and even worse to see the pictures. As others have said be thankful that no one was seriously hurt and well the car can always be repaired or in the worst case be replaced.
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It goes without saying.... nobody wants to see this sort of thing happen.
Get it back up and running.
all the best to you and your wife.
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Darrow.... so so sorry brother.... hope you put her back together! You can build her better... stronger.... faster.... (need some music here)... the world first bionic corvette! ....

hope your wife is doing better.... again, very sorry...

Chris saw the whole thing... said it was crazy.... fiberglass is not that tough i guess...

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You seem to be handling this very well.....you have lots of support...glad everyone walked away. Note to self....do NOT try and go 4 wheeling in up the mountain your 73 corvette.
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