360degreeLT1
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Drifting
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From: the passing lane, SO MOVE IT!!!!
CI 2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12 Vet
St. Jude Donor '06
360degreeLT1
I am sad to report that my Vette hydroplaned off Route 53 Monday night during a heavy rainstorm and landed on a newly installed cement footing meant for a light pole. Luckily the light pole was not installed yet. My dog Flash and I escaped uninjured.
There is damage to the passenger side of the frame (bent in), both the lower rockers are in pieces and the door (what is left of it) is sprung, the targa top now has a new 2”opening on the passenger side, and there are large holes in the floorboards that Fred Flintstone would be proud of.
Please let me know if you are aware of a shop in Chicagoland that has reputable experience with Corvette frame and under-carriage repair. My insurance guy will be looking at the car this week but I expect that it will be totaled.
Who knows, my screen name may change to 365dayLT4 (or-maybe 365dayZR1) if I can find the right car and depending how the insurance works out. Please keep an eye out for me - I have an empty spot in my garage that may need to be filled.
Be careful out there kids!
There is damage to the passenger side of the frame (bent in), both the lower rockers are in pieces and the door (what is left of it) is sprung, the targa top now has a new 2”opening on the passenger side, and there are large holes in the floorboards that Fred Flintstone would be proud of.
Please let me know if you are aware of a shop in Chicagoland that has reputable experience with Corvette frame and under-carriage repair. My insurance guy will be looking at the car this week but I expect that it will be totaled.
Who knows, my screen name may change to 365dayLT4 (or-maybe 365dayZR1) if I can find the right car and depending how the insurance works out. Please keep an eye out for me - I have an empty spot in my garage that may need to be filled.
Be careful out there kids!
Burning Brakes
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From: Park Ridge/Lincoln Park - Chicago, IL
St. Jude Donor '11
Re: 360degreeLT1 (365dayLT1)
Oh no! So sorry to hear that. :( :( :( At least you're ok.
I know of a place in Schiller Park called Supreme Body Werks. They don't cater specifically to Vettes, but they do great work. Above all, they are honest, and that's the most important thing. I've had them do work in the past, like remove pin stripes, and I am taking my solid roof panel over there soon to be repainted. Don't know if you'd be interested, but if so, let me know and I'll give you specifics.
Once again, so sorry to hear this Don. Hopefully, you'll be up and running again as quick as Vettewrench was.
Jeff
I know of a place in Schiller Park called Supreme Body Werks. They don't cater specifically to Vettes, but they do great work. Above all, they are honest, and that's the most important thing. I've had them do work in the past, like remove pin stripes, and I am taking my solid roof panel over there soon to be repainted. Don't know if you'd be interested, but if so, let me know and I'll give you specifics.
Once again, so sorry to hear this Don. Hopefully, you'll be up and running again as quick as Vettewrench was.
Jeff
Drifting
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Re: 360degreeLT1 (365dayLT1)
:eek: :eek: :eek: Wow!!! Don sorry to hear that! The main thing is you escaped without injury. Wish you the very best in finding a new replacement soon. Best of luck! :cool:
O-Ace are you listening :nono: :D
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Be careful out there kids!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Austin TX
Re: 360degreeLT1 (365dayLT1)
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! My twin has been damaged! :eek: :cry
Glad your ok! Hope things work out and you end up with another Polo Green C4.
Hmmmm, I remember a C4 convert at RT 66 your had been eyeballing.
Glad your ok! Hope things work out and you end up with another Polo Green C4.
Hmmmm, I remember a C4 convert at RT 66 your had been eyeballing.
Drifting
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From: Antioch IL
Re: 360degreeLT1 (BubbleHead)
That's terrible news, Don. :( I'm glad both you and your dog fared better than the car did. If they do total it, prices are usually lower this time of year.
Good luck in your search, if it comes to that!
Art
Good luck in your search, if it comes to that!
Art
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Re: 360degreeLT1 (ZX1100)
Wow, that sucks Don!! I am glad you and flash are alright though! Make sure to get a new ride before Cruise-in III!!
Burning Brakes
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From: somewhere il
Re: 360degreeLT1 (MattG)
Well as if anybody felt your pain more!!!!
but glad you and flash are ok the car can be replaced as was mine with somthing newer and better. good luck ill let you know if i here of anything.
but glad you and flash are ok the car can be replaced as was mine with somthing newer and better. good luck ill let you know if i here of anything.
Le Mans Master
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Re: 360degreeLT1 (365dayLT1)
Whoa!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:
That is terrible. Glad you and your dog are OK!!!
That is wild, wow!?!? Are your tires bald??
Good luck with eiher repairing it or changing to 365ZR1!! :cheers:
That is terrible. Glad you and your dog are OK!!!
That is wild, wow!?!? Are your tires bald??
Good luck with eiher repairing it or changing to 365ZR1!! :cheers:
Team Owner
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From: Elmhurst, IL (West Suburb of Chicago) & Home of MEGA Horsepower
St. Jude Donor '06
Re: 360degreeLT1 (365dayLT1)
Don:
That really sucks man I can defninitely feel for you. Well the most important thing is that you and your dog are fine and you will be getting into a badder ride. I vote for the ZR1 or how about a GS with a little NOS :smash:
I'm sure everything works out for you and would advise you to insist and fight to make sure your insurance company totals out your car b/c you definitely don't want to get that car back as it will not be the same.
Sorry again dude, but I see a silver lining here for you :D
Nitrovette
That really sucks man I can defninitely feel for you. Well the most important thing is that you and your dog are fine and you will be getting into a badder ride. I vote for the ZR1 or how about a GS with a little NOS :smash:
I'm sure everything works out for you and would advise you to insist and fight to make sure your insurance company totals out your car b/c you definitely don't want to get that car back as it will not be the same.
Sorry again dude, but I see a silver lining here for you :D
Nitrovette
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From: Gurnee IL
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Re: 360degreeLT1 (Nitrovette)
DON!
That's terrible!!! Whenever you get the itch, come up to Gurnee and you can wail on my GS as much as you like. Just not in the rain... ok? (tease)
Take care, bud. Let me know if you want some assistance when you go vette shopping.
Glad to hear you and the doggy made it.
That's terrible!!! Whenever you get the itch, come up to Gurnee and you can wail on my GS as much as you like. Just not in the rain... ok? (tease)
Take care, bud. Let me know if you want some assistance when you go vette shopping.
Glad to hear you and the doggy made it.
Racer
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From: Palos Park IL
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Re: 360degreeLT1 (365dayLT1)
Don,
Now I wont know what to look for when driving down 355/I-88 in the mornings on the way to work :confused: Good luck on the search, I have a feeling you'll re-appear with better & badder! So, what do you think of Electron Blue?? :p:
Raina
Now I wont know what to look for when driving down 355/I-88 in the mornings on the way to work :confused: Good luck on the search, I have a feeling you'll re-appear with better & badder! So, what do you think of Electron Blue?? :p:
Raina
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St. Jude Donor '06
Re: 360degreeLT1 (LittleTrouble)
Thanks for all of the nice replies everyone. I have been visiting all the vette dealears and watching the classified ads there are several nice cars out there. I will keep everyone posted on what I end up with!
Raina, Nice Upgrade. That is a beautiful color!
Patrick, Thanks for the offer to Wail on your GS. I would actually settle for a passenger seat 12.7X ride in that car. Does this one have it?
Raina, Nice Upgrade. That is a beautiful color!
Patrick, Thanks for the offer to Wail on your GS. I would actually settle for a passenger seat 12.7X ride in that car. Does this one have it?