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Nov 8, 2009 | 12:32 AM

Pchild

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Another C5 down. =[

I've put off posting this for a while. Took some time to accept it's gone.

Wed night I made a left hand turn on a "green yield" light, and failed to see oncoming traffic. He smashed into the passenger side front tip of my quarter. It was 100% my fault. I just didn't see the guy.

Everyone was ok. That's the good news. I can replace the car... (kind of, nothing like your 1st).

Aside from a bruised hand, I'm perfectly fine. Here are a few pictures.

Sorry baby!

Last edited by Pchild; Nov 9, 2009 at 12:23 PM.

Nov 8, 2009 | 12:37 AM

Spooky 52

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Sorry for your loss. What are you going to do with the remains?

Jim

Nov 8, 2009 | 12:45 AM

Mr. Jean

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Darn, that's a shame. Glad you're alright though

Nov 8, 2009 | 12:47 AM

Z06ster

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That's tough to look at. So sorry

Nov 8, 2009 | 12:47 AM

Pchild

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooky 52

Sorry for your loss. What are you going to do with the remains?

Jim

They wanted $8,000 salvage. I told the insurance company to keep it for that much. A little pricey for a totaled car.

Nov 8, 2009 | 12:49 AM

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Nov 8, 2009 | 01:13 AM

DeeGee

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Ouch

Hope you get fixed up with a nice replacement

Nov 8, 2009 | 01:29 AM

Lancejoker

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Sorry to see that. Glad you are ok though.

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Nov 8, 2009 | 03:25 AM

Yello95

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St. Jude Donor '11

1. Glad you are ok...

2. OUCH!

3. OUCH!

Nov 8, 2009 | 04:56 AM

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Stavesacre21

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Sorry to hear about it, bud. At times like this it's important to remember....cars can ALWAYS be replaced, people and health can't.

Glad your ok!

Nov 8, 2009 | 05:45 AM

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Darn that's nasty. I feel your pain bro, in every one of those pictures. Looks like you really took special care of that car. Glad your ok. Now go out and buy another one.

Nov 8, 2009 | 05:55 AM

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dobewillie

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Just be glad no one was hurt sorry about your loss

Nov 8, 2009 | 06:56 AM

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20vette0107fatboy

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sorry about what happened brother. Im glad know one got hurt.

Nov 8, 2009 | 07:43 AM

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RJMC5

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Important thing is that you survived the incident with just a bruised hand. You will find another vette in time.

Nov 8, 2009 | 07:48 AM

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steve8

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Very sad indeed. Glad you're ok though

Nov 8, 2009 | 08:19 AM

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charlene

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Z06ster

That's tough to look at. So sorry

makes me want to cry.

so sad but thank goodnesss you are ok.

charlene

Nov 8, 2009 | 08:40 AM

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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----

It can be rebuilt - I suggest take some time and let it go to the body shop, stay away as they repair it! I wrecked my Vette too - It flipped over (C4) in the canyon, it was a freak accident!

Just remember time does help and make sure you get back in the saddle

You can call me anytime if you'd like 661-406-7516