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Re: had an accident with the 82 (12/22)
 12/23/11 6:55pm
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You are soo lucky you got away that easy! I know it's bad as it is, but it could have been so much worse! I know your ego took a beating, though! I know my wife wouldn't let me live it down. Even these guys gave me a beating over me backing into my Vette with my truck! Make sure you check the date code on those tires!
 
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Re: had an accident with the 82 (13/22)
 12/26/11 5:43pm
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ok so I went out and checked over the vette's tires. the date code puts them new in 2001. had I known that they were 10 years old I would have never driven the car. I am getting new tires, but it looks like she'll sit for the summer so I can save up for them. I found a guy here locally who say's he might have 2 rims in his shop that are identical to mine. so hopefully I will not have to install the original rims on her.
 
Just wanted everyone to know. Thank you for letting me know about the date code on tires. that information is very helpfull on the driving safety of the vette.
 
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Re: had an accident with the 82 (14/22)
 12/26/11 6:31pm
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That is one lucky outcome my friend!! Does look scary though!! Glad you're both ok!!

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Re: had an accident with the 82 (15/22)
 12/27/11 3:14pm
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That hertz just lookin at the pic!! OUCH!!!Ouch

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Re: had an accident with the 82 (16/22)
 12/30/11 12:33pm
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Yes I had a tire blow out this summer Only going 45 and inside lane,had I been going faster or in traffic and inside lane???.... After II rechecked the tires and even though it had great tread they were to old, and a miss read of date did not help,posted it because I was clueless on the age of my tires, not worth it now I have some body paint touch up tp do. Glad your safe,you,ll be on the road before you know it. Mark

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Re: had an accident with the 82 (17/22)
 1/5/12 10:24pm
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Well looks like my vette is going to be parked for awhile. I just found out how bad my credit is and gathering 3k for repairs is gonna take me awhile. Cry
 
Hope you all have fun this summer.... I may be able to polish out the car and maybe change out the oil pan, flex plate cover and tranny pan but thats about it.....
 
Marcus


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Re: had an accident with the 82 (18/22)
 1/5/12 11:39pm
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Ouch Bummer, Marcus....
Maybe you can just do a little at a time, over time, and be ready for cruizin next spring!


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Re: had an accident with the 82 (19/22)
 1/6/12 1:26pm
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Marcus, insurance did not cover the damage?
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Re: had an accident with the 82 (20/22)
 1/7/12 12:30am
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nope.
thats why Im swiching to an insurance company that will cover stuff like what happened. I called them when it happened and i got the run around. so if they arent gonna cover little stuff then its not really worth my money to continue to just give to them.


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Re: had an accident with the 82 (21/22)
 1/7/12 4:24pm
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What is the reason they are giving not to cover the car.  Is it the coverage you purchased? Over the mileage allowance if you have one of those policies?

I know you need to be careful and make sure the reason is accurate if you post it but it could help others that go after insurance for their cars to know what to ask what is covered and not covered.

I know that my insurance is the same as the rest of my cars.  Same company which has always been great and I have had accidence with the other cars.  The only difference is it is a classic with a declared value (I declare the value) does have limited mileage restrictions each year but no other restrictions.  Which is good because I only have a carport so I could not event think about some of the other insurances. 

As I do more to the car I raise the value to about $5,000 more than I think it would take to replace it so I know I can get another one. SafeCo is my company I purchased it through a local broker.
Re: had an accident with the 82 (22/22)
 1/13/12 2:19pm
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1982 corvette crossfire production numer C5101985. Color is silver and claret. All original numbers match. slight mods to crossfire for better efficiancy and power balanced and added fuel pressure assembly between throttle bodies,


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update
 
So I took the vette in to a local tire shop and had them put it in the air to visually inspect the damage and maybe get an alignment done.
 
All 4 ball joints need replaced as well as the drivers side tie rod.
 
Steering components are ok. cosmetic damage to oil pan, tranny pan and flexplate cover.
 
The rear wheel bearings need re-done as well/
 
I ordered a suspention rebuild kit from ecklers and am gonna do it myself. I aint paying 85.00 an hour for something I can do myself.
 
 
I really lucked out all the way around.
Am on the hunt for 1 american eagle rim 15x7 style #146 if anyone has one extra or can find one let me know.
 
Marcus


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