Ohhh the humanity!
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From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England
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Sorry to hear that. Not a great way to finish your day.
I'd be pushing for a new rear bumper. It was perfect before the accident; why should it be filled with fiberglass afterwards? You shouldn't suffer for his poor sleeping habits.
I'd be pushing for a new rear bumper. It was perfect before the accident; why should it be filled with fiberglass afterwards? You shouldn't suffer for his poor sleeping habits.
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From: Providence Forge, VA
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St. Jude Donor '06
BOT - Sorry that happened to you Tim
Glad UR Ok 
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Burning Brakes
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From: Cumming Georgia
I put it up on a lift this morning at a friend's place, and can now see why the impact was so jarring (couple of hours in a Lazy Boy took care of most of the stiffness in my middle aged bones). After deforming the styrofoam support, the next thing it hit was the rear frame crossmember. I was wondering about wheel alignment, but after looking, am pretty sure damage was limited to the bumper cover and support. I'll have my wife take it for estimates on Monday.
Does anyone know of shops in the Cumming, Georgia vicinity that specialize in Corvette body repair?
Thanks,
Tim Glover
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Burning Brakes
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From: Cumming Georgia
Body Shop for Corvettes around Cumming?
Does anyone know of a good Corvette body repair shop somewhere around Cumming, Georgia? I guess I need to get some estimates for the claim.
Thanks,
Tim Glover
Thanks,
Tim Glover
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From: ARLINGTON TEXAS
OO steel wool
I just looked at the time stamp, and it must be central. It was about 5:45 EST when it happened, so I didn't think anyone would be there anyway. Curious about the insurance. I thought you always had to involve your own company, even if it wasn't your fault.
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Tim Glover
P.S., Silverbullet00, I've tried polishing the tips before, but have never really gotten any luster out of them. May I ask what polish you use?
Thanks,
Tim Glover
P.S., Silverbullet00, I've tried polishing the tips before, but have never really gotten any luster out of them. May I ask what polish you use?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Cumming Georgia
on the Tiger SharkI just checked out the Tiger Shark rear fascia kit. That thing looks really cool, and is probably near the same cost as the stock cover. I wonder if it is difficult to modify my Ti exhaust to fit the opening?
Also, Redvette777, thank you for the 00 steel wool tip. I'll try that out as soon as the estimates are done.
After having calmed down since the accident, I'm glad it was no worse.
The damage to mine was nothing compared to what I've seen on some other forum member's rides.
Take care,
Tim Glover
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St. Jude Donor '07
So very sorry to see/read of your accident. Good to hear that you are okay. I think the fix will go pretty well. A buddy of mine had his ZO6 REAR-ENDED and it was determined that the person was traveling about 30 mph and the repair went extremely well. Can't even tell that he was rear-ended. Of course, the place that repaired his car is a corvette shop that has been around for decades!Hope things work out for you.
Micah