Bad day! Someone ran into me.
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Bad day! Someone ran into me.
Well, today was horrible and to tell the truth I guess it can happen to anybody. I was hit in my 79 corvette by a girl in an audi on a one way steet. I don't know why but she was going in the wrong direction and I slammed the brakes but our front ends collided. This is my first car and I'm almost 19 now. I worked my butt off to get the car and I even put the motor in it. I still know I'm never gonna sell this car so it looks like it's time to get to work on fixing it. My question is where's the best place to get new body parts like a front clip, bumper, and a new front spoiler? I've looked on Eckler's and they have the parts but I want parts that look original and fit well.
Last edited by behardt91; Apr 8, 2010 at 08:26 PM.
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That stinks for sure. Hopefully the girl has insurance and it will cover your cars repair costs. Keep your chin up.
I lost my 79 to a wreck back in 99 that was not my fault either.
I lost my 79 to a wreck back in 99 that was not my fault either.
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I may be wrong, but if the woman was going the wrong way on a one way street and hit you, you shouldn't be looking for parts but rather a reputable shop that will repair your car on her insurance company's dime (assuming she has insurance!). I think it's a clear case that it's her fault. Take your time and do your homework to find a shop that has references pertaining to performing corvette bodywork and paint. When you find the shop you're going to use, have her insurance adjuster go to that shop to review and appraise the damage with your bodyman. Do not bring your car to them for the appraisal if they ask you - a meeting at the bodyshop is in your best interest...Good luck
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you should not have to do a damn thing but answer the phone and a few questions. Drive it to the Chevy dealership and have it repaired per her insurance company. She is driving an audi, she has insurance.
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I'm not gonna take it to a shop because my dad is a body man and he's dealt with plenty of wrecks, including c3 corvettes. I've seen his work too and it's top of the line. This way I don't have to worry about taking it to a shop where they could cut corners or screw stuff up. I'm definetly gonna charge the insurance company too for labor and parts and paint and get all my money's worth. Anyways, thanks to everyone for the encouragement!
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Beware, the prettier the girl, the greater the chance that she forgot to mail her insurance payment in and the policy was cancelled......ask me how I know this!!!!
At least this isn't what happened to you:
At least this isn't what happened to you:
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You only need a new front bumper and new bonding strips. Cut that drivers side fender off and fix it with epoxy resin. It's SMC, never beyond repair.
But if you're getting insurance money from her buy an entirely new fron clip. Like one of those one piece front ends. The hood can be fixed easily, that's a tiny little chip.
I buy my panels from JD Corvette, nice guys.
But if you're getting insurance money from her buy an entirely new fron clip. Like one of those one piece front ends. The hood can be fixed easily, that's a tiny little chip.
I buy my panels from JD Corvette, nice guys.
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Having been both a bodyman and a Insurance Adjuster I see the predicament you are in. Although there should be no problem with liability on behalf of her insurance company as per you comments, to be safe I would collect as much detail to avoid any problems.
I suggest three estimates for repair from qualified shops. Detailed pictures of the damage. Pictures of the accident scene. Details of the scene. Drawing of your position and direction of travel as compared to her direction and position. Try to find a witness to the accident. Write down what was said by both you and her at the accident scene.
Insurance company's will ask lots of details and rightly so. Be professional, polite and calm and they will be the same to you. They may appraise the car themselves which is fine but with the three estimates you can discuss facts. Keep the emotion out of the equation and you should be fine.
Not to go off on a rant for insurance however, if by chance you had collision coverage on your Corvette, you could start a claim with your insurance company and they would seek acceptance of liability on your behalf to recover the money they will be spending on your car if you were not at fault.
Dano,
I suggest three estimates for repair from qualified shops. Detailed pictures of the damage. Pictures of the accident scene. Details of the scene. Drawing of your position and direction of travel as compared to her direction and position. Try to find a witness to the accident. Write down what was said by both you and her at the accident scene.
Insurance company's will ask lots of details and rightly so. Be professional, polite and calm and they will be the same to you. They may appraise the car themselves which is fine but with the three estimates you can discuss facts. Keep the emotion out of the equation and you should be fine.
Not to go off on a rant for insurance however, if by chance you had collision coverage on your Corvette, you could start a claim with your insurance company and they would seek acceptance of liability on your behalf to recover the money they will be spending on your car if you were not at fault.
Dano,
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Ecklers is the common site for good fitting glass parts.
You need to get an estimate by a good body shop not connected to your dad.
THEN take the check, and then get the stuff and do it up right with pops help.
-W
You need to get an estimate by a good body shop not connected to your dad.
THEN take the check, and then get the stuff and do it up right with pops help.
-W
Last edited by Clams Canino; Apr 9, 2010 at 10:42 AM.