[Z06] Anyone know this Z06
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Racer
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From: lancaster MA
Anyone know this Z06
I just bought it from Travelers Insurance. All I do know is that it was a Corvette Museum delivery ( 12/2002, to someone in South Carolina) and had several owners since (Georgia and Illinois) and now resides in Massachusetts. It's a 2003 w/25k miles that was branded a "non-collision" total. It obvious needs a new windshield and the roof repaired. I've got another 2003 EB Z06 with 106k miles and liked it so much that I decided to jump on this low-mileage beauty...it'll probably be on the market this spring...
There's a picture of it here, if anyone is interested....http://s1092.beta.photobucket.com/us...tml?sort=3&o=0
There's a picture of it here, if anyone is interested....http://s1092.beta.photobucket.com/us...tml?sort=3&o=0
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Racer
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From: lancaster MA
It was a "non-collision" total, according to Travelers. I think this means, in insurance-speak, is that something may have fallen onto the vehicle, or something to that effect. But I think it's safe to say that the Z was not moving at the time. Yes, I was surprised that it was totaled, too. I was under the assumption that at 75% of the cars' book value had to be damaged. I think the appraiser listed the repair cost at a little over $4k, and if that's 75% of the book value (~$5.33k), then something doesn't add-up....but, I'm not complaining!
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Racer
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From: lancaster MA
I just received the adjusters report - "VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS BECAUSE A STRUCTURAL PIECE (ROOF) CAN NOT BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED DUE TO THE FACT THAT PART HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED BY THE MANUFACTURER".
The only place to get fixed roofs now is the salvage yards. The estimate for the fix was $4300. Travelers paid-out $25,888.
The only place to get fixed roofs now is the salvage yards. The estimate for the fix was $4300. Travelers paid-out $25,888.
Racer
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From: Easton MA
I just received the adjusters report - "VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS BECAUSE A STRUCTURAL PIECE (ROOF) CAN NOT BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED DUE TO THE FACT THAT PART HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED BY THE MANUFACTURER".
The only place to get fixed roofs now is the salvage yards. The estimate for the fix was $4300. Travelers paid-out $25,888.
The only place to get fixed roofs now is the salvage yards. The estimate for the fix was $4300. Travelers paid-out $25,888.
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From: Winston-Salem North Carolina
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
I just received the adjusters report - "VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS BECAUSE A STRUCTURAL PIECE (ROOF) CAN NOT BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED DUE TO THE FACT THAT PART HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED BY THE MANUFACTURER".
The only place to get fixed roofs now is the salvage yards. The estimate for the fix was $4300. Travelers paid-out $25,888.
The only place to get fixed roofs now is the salvage yards. The estimate for the fix was $4300. Travelers paid-out $25,888.
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From: New Baltimore Michigan
There is a thread on this car the photos with the back end damage and at that house. The guy did a rebuild thread on it, i believe he got it at an auction i think. but i do remember the photos for sure thing about spring 2012
Good luck
Steve
Good luck
Steve
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
I pasted this from the FAQ on the top of the page ..............Why does the Z06 have a stiffer frame, is it the fixed roof? No, the fixed roof is just a glued on piece of plastic. It has the vert frame bracing added to the coupe frame.
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From: The Motor City
But it still has the same hoop as the coupe. See the third picture here:http://forums.corvetteforum.com/2930283-post10.html
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From: lancaster MA
From GeorgeZNJ "From what I understand (Icould be wrong) the roof isn't structural as the body is designed like a convertible. I'd look into making it a vert if the roof can't be replaced or fixed. Good luck." Roofs aren't available from GM, but salvage yards still have them. They are structural and are cemented and bolted at both the front and rear. I think this one can be repaired without removing it.
From machz800ps - "There is a thread on this car the photos with the back end damage and at that house. The guy did a rebuild thread on it, i believe he got it at an auction i think. but i do remember the photos for sure thing about spring 2012"
That's my other car. I now have 2 '03 Z06's! They're both the same color (EB) with the exact same interior. The one I fixed in 2011 now has 105k miles and runs great. This new one only has 25k miles. Once this new one is fixed, I'll sell the other one.
From 96mogt - "How do you go about buying vehicles from the insursnce company? Do you have to be a registered buyer etc? Jay"
I bought it through a broker. They're very reasonable ($150). Only registered rebuilders or auto repair facilities can bid at the auctions - there's two major ones: CoPart and IAAI.
From machz800ps - "There is a thread on this car the photos with the back end damage and at that house. The guy did a rebuild thread on it, i believe he got it at an auction i think. but i do remember the photos for sure thing about spring 2012"
That's my other car. I now have 2 '03 Z06's! They're both the same color (EB) with the exact same interior. The one I fixed in 2011 now has 105k miles and runs great. This new one only has 25k miles. Once this new one is fixed, I'll sell the other one.
From 96mogt - "How do you go about buying vehicles from the insursnce company? Do you have to be a registered buyer etc? Jay"
I bought it through a broker. They're very reasonable ($150). Only registered rebuilders or auto repair facilities can bid at the auctions - there's two major ones: CoPart and IAAI.
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Racer
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From: lancaster MA
Here's a better perspective of the roof damage:
http://s1092.beta.photobucket.com/us...tml?sort=3&o=0
I think it's going to be a relatively simple fix that even I could do - I'll have my auto-body neighbor paint it. Right now, with temperatures in the low 20's, a stiff northwest wind and still a foot of snow left from the last storm, my ambition has been attenuated, somewhat. I wish I had heat in my garage...and a lift!
http://s1092.beta.photobucket.com/us...tml?sort=3&o=0
I think it's going to be a relatively simple fix that even I could do - I'll have my auto-body neighbor paint it. Right now, with temperatures in the low 20's, a stiff northwest wind and still a foot of snow left from the last storm, my ambition has been attenuated, somewhat. I wish I had heat in my garage...and a lift!
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
But it still has the same hoop as the coupe. See the third picture here:http://forums.corvetteforum.com/2930283-post10.html
Thanks for the link, I don't remember seeing that tube when my roof was removed to replace the trunk tub. 
Last edited by GeorgeZNJ; Feb 17, 2013 at 05:31 PM.