Crashed c5
Feb 15, 2013 | 09:29 PM
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Crashed c5
Hi!
I just had a frontal crash in my c5- single car accident. Airbags deployed, and front bumper broke.
I have full coverage and adjuster is telling me that the car may need to be totaled, as he may not be ale to find a new c5 dash.
Any ideas? Anything would help, I never had to deal with accidents and insurance issues before.
Thanks!
Feb 15, 2013 | 11:25 PM
Feb 16, 2013 | 11:05 AM
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A blessing in disguise, now you can get rid of the c5 junk and move up.
Feb 16, 2013 | 11:23 AM
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A blessing in disguise, now you can get rid of the c5 junk and move up.
You're supposed to use one of the little smilies when you're kiddin' like that . . .
Feb 16, 2013 | 11:25 AM
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You're supposed to use one of the little smilies when you're kiddin' like that . . .
Agreed - nothing to move up TO from a C5!
Feb 16, 2013 | 11:29 AM
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Sorry to hear about your accident.
But, welcome to the Corvette Forum.
Feb 16, 2013 | 11:33 AM
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Glad you are OK. Replacing a whole dash is sucky. Hope you are able to work things out either way you go.
Feb 16, 2013 | 11:45 AM
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Agreed - nothing to move up TO from a C5!
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Feb 16, 2013 | 12:17 PM
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Look at the parts for sale on the forum and ThEbay. They have lots of parts for C5's there.
Feb 16, 2013 | 11:36 PM
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Look at the parts for sale on the forum and ThEbay. They have lots of parts for C5's there.
Should be no problem to find what you need to repair the front and replace the air bag(s). The Ins. adjuster must be new.
Feb 17, 2013 | 01:15 AM
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A blessing in disguise, now you can get rid of the c5 junk and move up.
C5 JUNK??? Wow...
Are you a hater or just trolling our forum?
Feb 17, 2013 | 01:40 AM
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C5 dashes are all the same and gm has to make the parts available for ten years.
Feb 17, 2013 | 01:41 AM
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kimmer
A blessing in disguise, now you can get rid of the c5 junk and move up.
IMO, unless you're joking (doesn't seem so)...that's a total bone head thing to say to a guy that crashed his obviously liked/loved C5...on a C5 thread.
Go back to your own sandbox.
Feb 17, 2013 | 08:40 AM
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Why would you need to replace the dash - should just be the airbags I would think and surely you can find a set of them. And the front bumper should be available (or go with an aftermarket one). Good luck with the repair.
Feb 17, 2013 | 11:20 AM
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I'm surprised the adjuster from the insurance co. didn't offer to buy it from you for a $100 for salvage.
Feb 17, 2013 | 08:46 PM
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Marc @vettenuts.net. See what he's got.
Feb 18, 2013 | 08:49 AM
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Feb 18, 2013 | 09:11 AM
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We have most everything you need. Air bags/dash ect.
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Feb 18, 2013 | 09:13 AM
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A blessing in disguise, now you can get rid of the c5 junk and move up.
And this coming from a C4 owner.
Feb 18, 2013 | 09:26 AM
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there are several Corvette 'recyclers' that aremembers here. I know at least onethat will have everything you need from front bumper to air bags..PM if you want his information.