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Old May 2, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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It was a nice day to clean the Vette. Out of no where a gust of wind comes and slams my door into the concrete where the vacuum cleaners sit at the car wash. I hate Oklahoma weather!! I usually put my floor mats or one of my rags up against the door to prevent this, but my mind was slipping today. Now I have a nice torn white spot on my drivers door!!



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Old May 2, 2008 | 07:03 PM
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ouch man that blows,
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Thats horrible. I've had that happen to me last year!
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Old May 2, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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Oh snap. Something similar happened to me in the mustang at work this morning, but I hit another vehicle with the door . Darn Kansas wind .
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Old May 2, 2008 | 07:09 PM
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Sorry that happened, we've been pretty breezy here too.
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Old May 2, 2008 | 07:11 PM
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That is a fair size damage to repair. You could turn in a comp loss to insurance if you have a low deductible. Comp loss is usually not a chargable loss against you. But check with insurance especially if you have one of those cheap guys, they cut you no slack.
State Farm will be fine, I know.
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Old May 2, 2008 | 07:12 PM
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OUCH! I am sure there is some sort of check book therapy however. Good luck with the treatment!
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Old May 2, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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sorry to hear that good luck getting it repaired
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Old May 2, 2008 | 07:18 PM
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Yikes, It has been really windy here for the last 3 days. riding my mororcycle home last night felt like I was going 200 mph
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Wow, what a bummer. The wind has been wild here for the past few days. You might want to repair it out of pocket depending on your financial situation. Hell of a way to start the weekend. David
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Originally Posted by Dudeurgettnavette
Thats horrible. I've had that happen to me last year!
For some reason I don't believe that. Your doors never open.
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Old May 2, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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Bummer

I make sure I never let go of my door when it is not latched on a breezy day... I wish everyone would work on the habit!

That really stinks that it happened. Good luck with the repairs.

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Old May 2, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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Good luck with the repairs

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I hate Oklahoma weather!!
Sorry about your door, both times I was in Tulsa I was told if you don't like the weather in Oklahoma just wait five minutes!
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Old May 2, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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I feel your pain..........but it looks worse than it is..........fortunately the door is fiberglass is very repairable - a good body shop will be able to fix it and you will never know...........good luck !!
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I hate wind Wind is our enemy!I have to say the paint looks nice other than the place where the son of a wind got it!How much would it cost to fix something like this?? Just curious.
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It's been really windy this week, all week so it just didn't come out of nowhere!
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OOPS! OUCH! That hurt. I'm just glad it wasn't me, I definitely would not have come back home! After my hubbies head got through spinning I am sure I would have to find a new place to live!
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It's been really windy this week, all week so it just didn't come out of nowhere!
It was actually calm at the time. A big gust came through fast and took the door.
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Old May 2, 2008 | 09:29 PM
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