Guest ZmeFly Posted July 21, 2002 Share Posted July 21, 2002 well just got done talking to the kid who rear ended my 71. just tongiht i had a nice young man, drunk or at least drinking, talking on a cell phone, rear end my beautiful 71. whats the damage till tommorow i wont know it all but right now the bumber is gone. the rear center piece destroyed, bends in the rear quarters, inside but the spare tire well is bent and curved upward. im just guessing but by the looks right now, its gonna cost at least 1000 if it wasnt for bad luck i wouldnt have any at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted July 21, 2002 Share Posted July 21, 2002 Bummer! If the police are involved (and sometimes that is the best thing) then a field sobriety test or breath test is in order--someone will go to jail! Seriously, hopefully they will not categorize your car as a "total" and give you the $500 they think your car is worth. Start doing your homework now if you think it may even come to that point. Sorry to hear of the bad news--if he was drunk, he should go to jail. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl327 Posted July 21, 2002 Share Posted July 21, 2002 it will cost way more than 1000 to fix that, sorry to hear about that, man throw the book at that guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted July 22, 2002 Share Posted July 22, 2002 I agree, 1000 bucks doesn't cover much repair at a body shop. I had a car hit and ran and it left a 10" around effected area in the rear quarter and that well over 600.00 just to pull it and fill and paint and that was many moons ago. I'm sure the whole back is bent and they'll total it I'd almost be certain of that. As mentioned add receipts and get what its worth don't let em screw ya. Regards, Lone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jwelch Posted July 22, 2002 Share Posted July 22, 2002 I agree with DavyZ 100%. I would start adding up your receipts now. The insurance company will try to low ball you right off the bat. My 73 with Bob Sharpe wide kit was parked when rearend by a 73 chevy dually! They wanted to give me 1500. I said NO many times and after 3 months I got 5200.00, roughly what I had in the car. Don't be afraid to say NO to these guys. Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted July 22, 2002 Share Posted July 22, 2002 Man, sorry to hear about that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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