My '71 was just wrecked

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  1. xpsnake

    xpsnake Bruce

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    Just a couple of hours ago a guy in a minivan failed to yield at a green light and nailed my '71. It's pretty banged up. At a minimum I need: passenger fender apron, passenger fender, front bumper, front valence, gravel shield, passenger side disc brake spindle and associated steering parts, headlight bezel and light, and all the little things to make it all work.

    This was an original paint car, there's no fixing that. I hope insurance works out for me.

    Trying to be calm, he admits it was his fault.

    If they try to total this car, I will fight it.
     
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  2. Thack

    Thack vision advicator

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    That sucks, good to hear you are OK......you are OK right?
     
  3. xpsnake

    xpsnake Bruce

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    Yes, I am fine and so is my girlfriend Lindsay, but she does have some lower back pain. We were on our way to get some ice cream on a beautiful Thursday night.
     
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    damn that sucks

    you can bet i'd have some serious back pain if somone hit my car too ;)
     
  5. mavtricks71

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    i live in a big city too....sucks to have to worry about getting hit...it's alaways on my mind, i hope you get some money from that clown! to fix ur car!
     
  6. wardf

    wardf Ward Frahler

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    Elvis, say it isn't so. Man I sure hate that about your car and Lindsys back. You could rub her back for her and make it feel better. :) Bruce I hope it all works out for you.
     
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    Bruce,
    Sorry to hear about the accident, just remember eben thoiugh you are upset about the car that metal can be fixed, I am glad to hear you both are not seriously hurt
     
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    Glad to Hear you and the Girl friend are fine,,, The Apron will be out soon so will the RT frame rails,, all but the chrome and fender along with suspenion parts we are making,,, and it so hapens we started with the RT side,,,
     
  9. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Crappy news, glad your OK!!
     
  10. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    I have a lot of those parts. You might need to make a trip over to my house.
     
  11. xpsnake

    xpsnake Bruce

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    Thanks for the kind words guys. A year ago I might have been more upset about this, but I have realized what some of the important things in life are. Again, thanks for your concern and I'll see about some pictures today.
     
  12. comet666

    comet666 RAISE HELL AND DRINK WINE

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    Sorry to hear about your accident, glad you two managed without any bigger injuries, maybe you should check (at the doctors)Lindsays back right away, in sweden we get any medical stuff covered(the other part will have to pay for any medical expenses) in the insuranse as well...

    All the best to you and your family!!!
     
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    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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    Bruce sorry to hear about your car. Glad you and Lindsay are OK.
     
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    Sorry to hear about the car but a least you guys are okay !
     
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    xpsnake Bruce

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    Damage photos.

    The hood was only 1" from hitting the van that nailed me.
     
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