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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 05:24 PM
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It took an apppraiser over three weeks to determine if he would repair our C4 or not. She finally made it to Richey Collision on Friday afternoon!
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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 08:48 PM
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Oh man, I missed it, what happend to the Vette?
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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by VetteBoy1979
Oh man, I missed it, what happend to the Vette?
My wife was taking my daughter to work & a lady ran a stop sign, hitting the front end. Give me a sec & I'll link the pics.


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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 02:20 PM
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Sorry to hear of your misfortune - and I hope the repairs are made to your satisfaction!

I noticed your screen name and I couldn't help but take a look at the thread!
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
Sorry to hear of your misfortune - and I hope the repairs are made to your satisfaction!

I noticed your screen name and I couldn't help but take a look at the thread!
I'm not worried about the repairs, she is in good hands.

Word of caution, watch out for the cigarette lighter in the sedan. I hear they fly out windows!
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 07:15 PM
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Richey does great work!!
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 03:30 PM
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Oh no!!! I hope your wife and daughter are OK! Glad the car is gonna make it too!! Are we gonna get together for the next Vette show??
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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by vetterlatethannever
Oh no!!! I hope your wife and daughter are OK! Glad the car is gonna make it too!! Are we gonna get together for the next Vette show??
My wife is still very sore & my daughter is fine. You bet we'll meet up for the next show!
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WOW, that really sucks. Glad to hear they didnt total the car and that everyone is ok. Hope everything else is goin well and maybe I will see you at a show soon as well.
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by zampano
WOW, that really sucks. Glad to hear they didnt total the car and that everyone is ok. Hope everything else is goin well and maybe I will see you at a show soon as well.
Thanks bro. Looking forward to catching up with ya at the next show
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