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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 03:57 PM
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Forgot to mention: You may notice that there is not an emblem on the hatch... I have it--but am trying to decide if I like it better without it!
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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 04:01 PM
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Fantastic....looks like they did a great job....good for you!
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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 04:31 PM
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I'm glad you got it back and the paint looks great! Looks like your car was in good company there.
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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 04:37 PM
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Glad your okay.......that damage definitely looks horrible. Good luck with the insurance and the repairs. Keep us posted.
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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 05:33 PM
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It's looking GREAT again!!! Congrats on a successful repair job!!!
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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 06:58 PM
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She's okay.....you're okay....life is good!
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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 08:04 PM
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Gosh, glad you're ok. That sounds like it could have turned into a REALLY bad day.
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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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WOW awsome , i too know the pain of losing a vette, mine cought fire and was totaled. so happy everything worked out she is indeed awsome again. but you were very lucky could have been worse, now go drive her
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Old Sep 15, 2010 | 05:30 AM
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Old Sep 15, 2010 | 03:49 PM
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Glad all went well! Dont be too fast to sign off on future medical issues.. They have a way of popping up months later.. (I have a bad left hip from a T-Bone hit in 1985 that still gives me fits).. The car looks GREAT!
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Old Sep 15, 2010 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Sargechris
Forgot to mention: You may notice that there is not an emblem on the hatch... I have it--but am trying to decide if I like it better without it!
I like it, leave it as-is.

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Old Sep 15, 2010 | 10:38 PM
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Thanks again everybody!!

I spent a whole day going over it... you know--getting rid of the tiniest bits of polish, etc., in the body seams, door jambs and so forth...

Only found a couple things that need attention: 1) I'm going to replace my taillights on the driver's side--the old ones look darker than the new ones on the psgr. side... 2) a couple of spots where there are a few craters in the clear-coat (buff out)... 3) the high mount brake lamp needs to be replaced (the old one was put back in, but it's loose... 4) one license plate lamp is still broken (tab broke off--need new one)... and a few other small details...

But the most important thing: the paint matches perfectly!! And it runs just fine....

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Old Sep 15, 2010 | 11:55 PM
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Wow the color match/blend was perfect!
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 12:17 AM
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Sorry for he damage but the most important thing is that you're OK. Before you know it, the repair and accident will be behind you. Sometimes others are not "so lucky".
Good luck with the repairs.
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