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04-17-2008, 10:50 PM
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04-17-2008, 11:17 PM
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Bug Killer
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Bradenton, FL.
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Holy Crap,
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Originally Posted by Kap142
Wellllllll, I was leaving a new Chili's and had to make a U turn around a divider and hit something slick. Back end came around, I corrected and into a chain link fence. Happened faster then a fart after chips and caso.
Est was done today and I'll have it tomorrow. Damage was not too bad but Infinity is going to replace all the front bright work , grills and all and the lower glass too. The car will be repainted all the way back to the front doors if they can match the paint or the entire car if they can't.
So we shall see. and yes Andy you did hear a distinct "Aw S*it".
A local shop had been recommended who specialize in classics. I'll talk to them tomorrow
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That is a first class pisser. If that were to happen to my car I would be bummed, but some paint and glass work and the car would be as good as before, but for this to happen to "Goldie" , It's a travisty.
I understand it's only minor surgery but if you need us there for support in this time of tragedy, we will be there for you and carrie.
Stay strong,
Joe & Deb and family.
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04-18-2008, 02:43 AM
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Internet Sanitation Engineer
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Crawfordville, FL
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Name : Rich Zuchowski
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OUCH! Glad you are OK, though. Had to hurt like hell to see the damage, though, I'd bet.
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04-18-2008, 05:37 AM
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My two boo's \/
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Bradenton
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Wow man, I would have dropped everything and just cried. I sure hope the shop gets her back to her original glory. Damn thats a beautiful car!
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04-18-2008, 06:33 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: JAX FL
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Name : Bob Fletcher
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At lest you didn't shoot her like Junk did
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04-18-2008, 07:51 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Largo
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If you were in the Pinellas area, I'd be glad to do it for you!
We're known around the country for custom painting motorcycles, but have done quite a few Vettes (old and new) and easily painted 2000+ motorcycles/cars.
Good luck to you though!
Nice Vette!
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04-18-2008, 08:03 AM
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04-18-2008, 08:11 AM
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TampaBay Vettes
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Tampa, Florida
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Name : Jim Kill
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Sad :0(
I hate that when that happens to a really great looking Corvette.
(Makes be sad!)
Glad all is ok with you guys and no one was hurt!!
JIM
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Last edited by JIM KILL; 05-07-2008 at 08:03 AM.
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04-18-2008, 12:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Auburndale, FL
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Thanks all, The vette will be fine. IMO the damage was minor and repair will be about a week or two and no more (so they say). Pictures do not show much other then a 2" crack about the LF wheel. The lower air damn took a pretty good hit but nothing real outrageous. Parts are now on order and she'll go in the shop within the week.
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04-18-2008, 02:32 PM
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'69 Vert/'01 Vert/'04 Z16
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Ft. Myers, Fl.
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Hey Ken,
Sorry to hear about the situation. Just be careful with the paint. Speaking from experience, golds are very difficult to match. So make sure that you look at it out in the bright sun light. That will give you the best light to make sure that everything matches. Good luck!
Rich
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