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Long story short
Had my 88 in the paint shop the entire month of August. Took it out last weekend all shiny and sweet when a van swerved into my lane, forced me into a turn lane and I was launched airborne over a cement island.
The body sustained no damage but the undercarriage took a beating, all 4 wheels are bent and my head went through the plexi glass top. Finally got a look at the undercarriage today. Man these cars are stouter then I thought. Front suspension is fine except for the upper shock mounts. They're slightly bent but repairable. The rear took the brunt of it all.
Here's my immediate problem: I need to find the rear lower shock mounting bolt which has been discontinued, a passengers side headlight assembly, the electrical connector for the AC compressor got crushed and drivers side mirror guts. Insurance allowed $1800.00 for the chrome OEM wheels but I can get 4 new chrome Z06 wheels for a little over a grand. They allowed $1200.00 for the roof but I can get mine refurbed for $800.00.
Any help on locating these oddball parts, and any more the dealer may find would be appreciated.
I saw that island and just grabbed the wheel with both hands, puckered up and prayed......
The body sustained no damage but the undercarriage took a beating, all 4 wheels are bent and my head went through the plexi glass top. Finally got a look at the undercarriage today. Man these cars are stouter then I thought. Front suspension is fine except for the upper shock mounts. They're slightly bent but repairable. The rear took the brunt of it all.
Here's my immediate problem: I need to find the rear lower shock mounting bolt which has been discontinued, a passengers side headlight assembly, the electrical connector for the AC compressor got crushed and drivers side mirror guts. Insurance allowed $1800.00 for the chrome OEM wheels but I can get 4 new chrome Z06 wheels for a little over a grand. They allowed $1200.00 for the roof but I can get mine refurbed for $800.00.
Any help on locating these oddball parts, and any more the dealer may find would be appreciated.
I saw that island and just grabbed the wheel with both hands, puckered up and prayed......
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Or call Corvette salvage if you want the original bolt.
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A long time ago I bought my first Corvette, a black '65 coupe, off the older brother of a friend. The first week I had it, I was coming to a traffic light in the rain, when the car started to slide to the right. I over reacted and pulled the wheel to the left, which caused the the car to spin, and go backwards over the 4' high cement wall, landing on top, w/ one wheel on each side. Only damage was a blown tire and bent trailing arm.
To say I was lucky (as you were) is an understatement. I remember sitting there w/ the radio on and no other sound, wondering what had happened.
BTW, did you hurt your head on the roof? Sounds painful.
Good luck
Randy
To say I was lucky (as you were) is an understatement. I remember sitting there w/ the radio on and no other sound, wondering what had happened.
BTW, did you hurt your head on the roof? Sounds painful.
Good luck
Randy
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It's getting better and better.....thanks guys......
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AFS on e-bay had them. Very pleased. Check with them before dropping your cash on rims. You may be able to put a few bucks back in your pocket.
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I am near certain they have the wheels and tires you are looking for. They are similar money to what mine ran.
I am still thrilled with my purchase. Locks, lugs, chrome valve stems, center caps were all included. True bolt on and go.
I am still thrilled with my purchase. Locks, lugs, chrome valve stems, center caps were all included. True bolt on and go.
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WOW.............Z06 wheels AND tires for a little over a grand.......
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