Unfortunate accident, Snow crushes garage on 914 |
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Unfortunate accident, Snow crushes garage on 914 |
Van |
Mar 10 2014, 05:13 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 199 Joined: 15-January 08 From: Hyde Park, NY Member No.: 8,571 |
It's been a while since I've posted on the 914 board... And, in part, that's because of "out of sight, out of mind" - I've been storing my 914 at a friend's garage for the last 2 years to make room for other projects.
Well, we've had a lot of snow in the north east this winter - and the garage where my car sat wasn't up to the task of supporting all that weight. The roof came down on the front of my car, it cracked the roof, dented the roll bar, broke the windshield, dented the windshield header, dented the front fenders, and dented the hood. Luckily, I had it insured - but the insurance company has totaled it. Value to repair exceeds the car's value. However, I've had this thing for 19 years... and done a lot of the work myself, so thus begins a new chapter, a second restoration of the car. If anyone is near New York and has any good body panels, let me know! Attached image(s) |
Cairo94507 |
Mar 10 2014, 05:14 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,022 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Wow, sorry to hear and see that. I hope you get enough from the insurance company to return it to pre-crush condition.
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flippa |
Mar 10 2014, 05:25 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,178 Joined: 7-May 07 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 7,720 Region Association: North East States |
How much did the insurance company say that it is worth? Don't let them lowball you on the value of your car!
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Johny Blackstain |
Mar 10 2014, 05:51 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) really sorry to see that, hope you can get her rolling again. Is she a 73 or a 74?
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ConeDodger |
Mar 10 2014, 05:57 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,758 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
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02loftsmoor |
Mar 10 2014, 06:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 577 Joined: 26-June 11 From: Ft. Worth TX Member No.: 13,243 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Man that just Sucks , sorry that happened
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zixxv6 |
Mar 10 2014, 06:32 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 29-December 12 From: midwest Member No.: 15,304 Region Association: None |
I had that same thing happen to a 3000 Healey years ago only it was wind an an old shed. Looks almost identical to how the truss came down on it and from your description very similar damage. It is a really gut wrenching feeling when you see it for the first time.
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Java2570 |
Mar 10 2014, 06:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 649 Joined: 7-May 11 From: Fishers, IN Member No.: 13,035 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Oh wow, that sucks Van! Sorry to hear that...
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JawjaPorsche |
Mar 10 2014, 06:45 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,463 Joined: 23-July 11 From: Clayton, Georgia Member No.: 13,351 Region Association: South East States |
Crap! That makes me sick.
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GeorgeRud |
Mar 10 2014, 06:50 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Yeah, do check with the Hagerty.com website for some valuation help. Most insurer adjusters have little idea of how to deal with 40 some odd year old cars.
I had a similar situation years ago when an entire wall mounted shelf came down on my recently reprinted 911 Targa. We weren't the house, heard the crash, looked out into the garage, and just closed the door! What can you do? Stuff happens and that's why you purchase insurance. Just think how those owners must have felt a few years ago when the big tent blew down on all those collector cars in the January Arizona auctions! |
Big Len |
Mar 10 2014, 06:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,760 Joined: 16-July 13 From: Edgewood, New Mexico Member No.: 16,126 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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MMW |
Mar 10 2014, 07:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 152 Joined: 6-October 13 From: Northern NJ Member No.: 16,477 Region Association: North East States |
Sorry man, hope you get something out of it. Snow loads can be very heavy especially with some rain.
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jeffdon |
Mar 10 2014, 08:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,094 Joined: 24-October 06 From: oakland, ca Member No.: 7,087 Region Association: None |
Dude, I got so much out of your website covering your engine build. I do not have alot to offer body panel wise. One good early style drivers side door is about it.
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914itis |
Mar 10 2014, 08:55 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,892 Joined: 9-October 10 From: New York City Member No.: 12,256 Region Association: North East States |
I got a front windshield. Pm me if you need it.
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Van |
Mar 10 2014, 08:55 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 199 Joined: 15-January 08 From: Hyde Park, NY Member No.: 8,571 |
Thanks for the condolences, everyone.
Luckily I had it insured with Hagerty for an agreed upon value of $15k. (Hopefully that's not breaking any rules to mention that.) The Hagerty folks have been great to deal with. They sent out an appraiser who did a very thorough job, but, unfortunately, her estimate was more than 75% of the insured value, so they declared it totaled. I'm going to buy it back, and, like I said, someday it'll be road worth again. The good news, I'm fixing some dents on my track car (944), so, hopefully I'll develop some useful skills! |
914-300Hemi |
Mar 10 2014, 09:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,367 Joined: 7-September 06 From: San Dimas, CA Member No.: 6,794 Region Association: Southern California |
That is very sad to see a fellow marathon blue car get damaged like that. Good luck with the restroration.
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effutuo101 |
Mar 10 2014, 09:14 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 10-April 05 From: Lemon Grove Member No.: 3,914 Region Association: Southern California |
that bites.
good luck. There are a few people out there with parts. |
r_towle |
Mar 10 2014, 09:43 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,624 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
post up some pics of the dents.
I have some parts that might work. Rich |
rick 918-S |
Mar 10 2014, 10:28 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,680 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
That sux! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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Van |
Mar 11 2014, 04:16 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 199 Joined: 15-January 08 From: Hyde Park, NY Member No.: 8,571 |
Here's a video that shows most of the damage. It can all be addresses - it's just a lot of things all together.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2GOccRvyz4 |
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