1sik_zo6

Hi all been a long time lurker first time posting. I own a 2003 Zo6 pretty close to stock with the exception or a axleback and Intake. The other night I was driving home and I ran over what looks to be like a old belt tensioner or water pump that was in the middle of the road. It did some decent damage to the under-body of the car. Does anyone have any experience with dealing with this kind of repair work and cost? I any advice would be greatly appreciated.

JR-01

Did you talk to your insurance agent and get an estimate? It could get expensive to get it back to original condition. Or if you don't care about that, you could patch it yourself.

SG Lou

Looks like the floorboard got chew up pretty good.
Although I'm sure it SMC ( Sheet Mold Compound ) I think it can be repaired with run of the mill Fiberglass Repair Kit that can be picked up at any Auto Parts Store. If you have any experience with repairing fiberglass then it looks to be a fairly easy repair.

1sik_zo6

I have a inspection Friday with a body shop that the Insurance company set up for me. That makes me feel a bit more at ease I was worried it was going to ruin my car and since its my dream car I have been stressing over it all day.

JR-01

That's what I would do if were mine, however the OP may want it perfect as it came off the assembly line. That would cost a lot more.

1sik_zo6

I would like it to be as original as possible. It has a little over 15,000 miles. I don't know if I should stick with the body shops the Insurance company sends me too or find a specialist. I'm located in Florida near Daytona if anyone knows any good shops.

SG Lou

I hear ya loud and clear. Unfortunately the Ins.Co.will be looking at a hefty Body Shop bill as that side in question that the floor pan is busted on has to gutted from the inside, the floor panel removed and a new OEM panel bonded aka glued back into place.
If the Ins.Co. covers it then that's awesome.
I wonder if that floor board can even be had new from a dealer ?

JR-01

Definitely a big job to get it back looking like new. He better see what his insurance guy says before starting the repair.

1sik_zo6

I would like to have it like new OEM finish. If the car had more Millage I probably wouldn't stress so much over it but she has just a bit over 15,000 miles on her. Ill keep you guys posted I'm sure its good knowledge to have.

SG Lou

not seeing a part number for it.... #26

but i did find this - GM Part 89023043 -Drivers Side. GM Part 89023042 - Passenger Side

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Looking at the photos, the floor pan shin has been breached exposing the Balsa Core of the panel. In the photo with the steel brace going across the panel, that brace has the studs that bolt the seat to the floor.

The brace appears slightly bent and will require at a minimum of some hammer and dolly re-work.

The floor panel is bonded (glued) to the structure using high strength adhesive and to remove this panel, it is possible for the "average garage Mech.
You will need a heat gun and some strong blade putty knifes, (heat the bonded area a pry with the putty knifes.
The Corvette Collision repair manual with details can be found at this link for FREE. http://www.genuinegmparts.com/for-pr...repair-manuals

There are floor pans available from many corvette "recyclers" and on a major e-actions site.

Cheers,
Goose

1bdvet

My C6 is in the bodyshop right now, day 8 cause had the same problem has you, but little more damage.
My insurance is picking up for air dam, wheel well lining, radiator leak, and little paint under the front bumper damaged.
When done they will wheel alignment and I have to pay, deductible of $500.00.
Just kills me, the car is in the shop.

JR-01

What was the total bill for all that?

1bdvet

I was told around 3,000 but still working since when they were taking parts off, found more damage.

What happened was a recap on the road I hit, and went under the right wheel, taking the car off the roads across median that had dip which we hit hard at 70MPH. Scared the hell out of me, but the front was busted up pretty bad, with radiator leaking.

ArmchairArchitect

Body shops exist to ripoff insurance companies (and then the cost of higher insurance premiums gets passed down to all of us).

If you're going to file an insurance claim, I would get a body shop estimate, take the insurance check, then fix it yourself for much less. This is within your right/legal to do so.

JR-01

Good plan if the OP has the skills to make it look like new. If not, he could really make a mess of things.

1sik_zo6

The grand total for the repairs at a Corvette specialty shop was $1250. 13 hours of labor $100 in materials and $437 for a new GM floor board. All in all i'm happy the with the work and that it looks like nothing ever happened to it.

Oldandslow

Fantastic that you are pleased and happy. I for one am very happy for you.

JR-01

Vetteman Jack

Great news that you were able to get the car fixed and at a reasonable price.