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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 02:33 PM
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Default My birthday present :(

Needless to say I am not a happy camper.
The car was on the way back from SEMA when the strap broke that held the rear down..... it worked over to the side of the trailer and this is the way I found it.
Really not that bad....should take me about 2 days to get it corrected .....just hope I can blend the black to look perfect.

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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 02:39 PM
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Ouch! Are those just deep scratches, or did it break the fiberglass?

Do you think you'll have to repaint, or can you buff it out?
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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 02:44 PM
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No cracks...but repaint for sure and replace the lense
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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 02:47 PM
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I've looked through your photo album, and you really take care of your Vette. That must really be a downer.
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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 02:56 PM
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That totally sucks big time hopefully as you said blend it to match
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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 03:00 PM
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BUMMER!

But, happy birthday anyhow!
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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 03:11 PM
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Sorry to hear. But, good luck with the repairs.
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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 03:22 PM
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Man, That just plain sux!

If there is a bright side, it would be that the damage didn't run into the flames.

How about a Happy Birthday from Minnesota!
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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 03:23 PM
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Sorry to See that Jim. I think you can probably get that taken care of with little heart ache
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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 03:24 PM
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Wow, sorry Jim! I would hope/guess that the transport company is going to make good on this for you. Here's to hoping that she comes out as good as new.

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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 03:38 PM
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just....
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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 03:42 PM
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Wow, that does suck!
That's really a beautiful car!
Hope you get the paint matched back up O.K.
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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 04:02 PM
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As a person in the same show scene as you I fully understand how you feel. I am glad that is all that happened. I know your car will come out looking good. Goodluck on the sale.
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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 04:29 PM
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Wow, that does suck!
That's really a beautiful car!
Hope you get the paint matched back up O.K.
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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 04:46 PM
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Damn, that sucks dude. Doesnt it seem like every time we get something just the way we like it, something stupid happens? Hopefully it will be able to be fixed good a s new. And happy Bday anyway.
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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 04:57 PM
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Ugh...the good news is that I (and many others here) have confidence that you can make it look good as or better than new!
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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 04:59 PM
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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 05:15 PM
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Oh man, that bites!!! Hope your plan works Jim.

Guess you'll just have to start driving it rather than a transport.
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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 05:43 PM
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Ouch! Bummer!

Sorry to see that. Hope you get it fixed to your satisfaction Jim.
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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 05:54 PM
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Wow, sorry to see that! Hopefully it doesn't take you too long to fix, tha'ts quite a beautifull car you ahve!
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