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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 04:17 PM
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Progress is being made on the I-4 crash repair at Tim Burke's Corvette! It will be three weeks tomorrow since I got hit on I-4. Tim's guys have taken all the damaged parts off and will soon begin to replace with new stuff! A couple pics of the progress!
Looks cool...how many people get to see their car innards looking down?


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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 04:29 PM
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Woohoo...Buut, i'll host pictures for you if you want!


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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 04:31 PM
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 04:31 PM
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Woohoo...Buut, i'll host pictures for you if you want!


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Hi Chris,

Okay...what do I need to do...email them to you?

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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 04:32 PM
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Hi Chris,

Okay...what do I need to do...email them to you?

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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 04:39 PM
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You've got Pm.

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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 05:07 PM
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Glad that the repairs are finally going to happen for you. And, before you know it, you will be driving in your C5 again. Good luck to you.
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 05:11 PM
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What an unbelievably great attitude! What do you do? Meditate? Zoloft? Booze? Whatever it is, I need to take lessons or get some from you.
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Originally Posted by madeouttaglass
What an unbelievably great attitude! What do you do? Meditate? Zoloft? Booze? Whatever it is, I need to take lessons or get some from you.


Thanks for asking! I just realize that a few things in life are completely out of my control. With that in mind I went to Tim knowing from my forum friends that he is the best in the business and knowing my car will be better than new when he finishes with it!! It is not fun being without my car this time of year when the weather is so good, but there are better days ahead!!

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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 06:56 PM
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Wow Randy! That's kinda scary lookin'. But as you know I am sure Tim will have you up and running good as new in no time. Hang in there bud.
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It will be done sooner than you think. I am hoping to pick mine up from Tim next week.

Happy Nea Year
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Were the frame rails OK or did they have to be straightened?
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Originally Posted by C5naples
Were the frame rails OK or did they have to be straightened?
The left frame rail was 1/4" higher than it should be so it will have to be straightened before the end beam is welded on. No problems with the front so the front beam was welded on, painted and looks excellent!!
Front repair....note new end beam and new styrofoam cushion...

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Originally Posted by Spacecoast
It will be done sooner than you think. I am hoping to pick mine up from Tim next week.

Happy Nea Year
Hey Ramon!

That's good to hear!! What wheels are you going with? Happy New Year!!
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looks like a corvette pick up truck!
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Sorry to hear about your misfortune...I hope the repairs go well and that your baby is good as new when they are done with it.
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Glad they are making some progress. Hope you get back into the car soon. Are you going with any new things on the car like fascias, etc.? Would be a great time to make a switch.
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