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> Unfortunate accident, Snow crushes garage on 914
saigon71
post Mar 11 2014, 05:28 AM
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Man that's a rough break. Sorry to hear the news. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Mar 11 2014, 08:49 AM
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Btdt. 2010 when the carport came down on the 75' and my ford pickup. Don't accept a 'branded' title and make sure you get to keep car. My ins co was more than fair with me. The adjuster knew nothing about 914s. "You can bolt new fenders on, paint it and it will be as good as new".
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post Mar 11 2014, 08:55 AM
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QUOTE(rhodyguy @ Mar 11 2014, 06:49 AM) *

Don't accept a 'branded' title and make sure you get to keep car.


How can I *not* do that? I'm told that I can buy the car back, and receive a "salvage title". But that's my only option.
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post Mar 11 2014, 09:01 AM
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My car was total, I had to buy it back, the insurance did not take my original title. I sold it to a friend and he was able to register it using the original title.
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post Mar 11 2014, 09:04 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) OUCH! Hope you get it all fixed up.
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post Mar 11 2014, 09:20 AM
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i guess because my car was 'deemed' fixable. they offered cash, no branded title, and i got to keep the car. if you haven't uncovered it from the rubble you might find the windshield frame is raked back. mine was and every corner and upper body pieces were whammed. you'll want to get the salvageable stuff out of the interior before the melt off starts. i had every bit of the structure off site before the adjuster showed up so the car could be assessed. the ins co took care of the dumpster/fees, forklift rental, $ for my and my helper's labor too. those items may be covered under the home owners ins.
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post Mar 11 2014, 10:41 AM
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Van,
So sorry to see that. Hope all turns out well.
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post Mar 11 2014, 11:57 AM
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Van,
So sorry to see that. Hope all turns out well.
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post Mar 11 2014, 12:15 PM
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Sorry about your accident man.

Fixed your video:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2GOccRvyz4


The good news is it doesn't look nearly as bad in the vid. The pic looks like its crushed.
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post Mar 11 2014, 01:54 PM
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Chris, bummer to hear about the teener. But don't let the insurance company total it! Teener values are higher now than when mine was wrecked, and you're damage is much less (assuming no structural damage - since most adjusters wouldn't know what to look for anyway).

I refused to let them total it. I got revised estimates from a shop that could actually repair the panels with metal (not replace), got some very good used parts (bumper mostly), and a complete exterior repaint for less than a fraction of the insurance adjusters estimate.

If you want I'll post some pics of my damage when I get home and you can compare.

Hang in there brother!
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post Mar 11 2014, 02:30 PM
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Wait, Am I right Sir that this is the car that you documented in detailed the engine rebuild and your little boy is riding on your first drive test after engine rebuild? Well I did watch your rebuild thread (on video) several times. Thanks for sharing that detailed rebuild video!

I'm sure you also know that your car should not be totaled and just get the big amount from your insurance to fix your car.

God bless!
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post Mar 11 2014, 02:35 PM
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QUOTE(Chris H. @ Mar 11 2014, 02:15 PM) *

Sorry about your accident man. The good news is it doesn't look nearly as bad in the vid. The pic looks like its crushed.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I think she can be saved & should be. Good luck Van.
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post Mar 11 2014, 03:47 PM
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Sorry about the bad news. I've got a pair of front and rear lids you can have if you can figure a way to get'em delivered to you. They're located in Peoria, AZ. Lemme know....
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post Mar 11 2014, 04:25 PM
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QUOTE(Chris H. @ Mar 11 2014, 10:15 AM) *



Fixed your video:



Thanks!


QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Mar 11 2014, 12:30 PM) *

Wait, Am I right Sir that this is the car that you documented in detailed the engine rebuild and your little boy is riding on your first drive test after engine rebuild? Well I did watch your rebuild thread (on video) several times. Thanks for sharing that detailed rebuild video!

I'm sure you also know that your car should not be totaled and just get the big amount from your insurance to fix your car.

God bless!


Yep, that's the car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I bought it in 1995. She'll be returned to her former glory - it might just take a while.


QUOTE(cconcepcion @ Mar 11 2014, 01:47 PM) *

Sorry about the bad news. I've got a pair of front and rear lids you can have if you can figure a way to get'em delivered to you. They're located in Peoria, AZ. Lemme know....
Regards,
Cesar


Awesome! If I can't find any closer by, we'll work something out.
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post Mar 11 2014, 04:40 PM
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Sorry for your loss
yet another reason to hate snow!
Check with Garold Shaffer , a good guy who cuts up a lot of cars.
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post Mar 11 2014, 08:18 PM
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My stupid opinion is this.

A good body man can hammer out those front fenders and I would rather do that then remove and replace them...
That is hammer and dolly work at a decent shop.

Roof, get a new one.
Rear trim, get some new trim.

Windshield frame, pull the dents and fix it.

I would get that car fixed, but find a shop that actually know how to do body work versus panel replacement and you will be much happier.
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post Mar 11 2014, 08:27 PM
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I agree!
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post Mar 11 2014, 08:54 PM
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I'm sure Van has all the talent and means to fix this. He has various porsche and has the proper shop/garage at his house.

see you tube: http://www.youtube.com/user/vsvenson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwerKH31ArQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brQY6zX4ho0
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post Mar 11 2014, 10:29 PM
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Talk to Hagerty about how you can avoid a salvage title. They understand the issues and may have some ideas for you. Good luck.
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post Mar 11 2014, 11:16 PM
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Would this help? Plenty of body panels here...and maybe some other stuff you need....


http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/cto/4369089554.html


No relation to seller
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