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Old Sep 5, 2002 | 07:10 PM
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Another Blue Third Gen Smashed

This happened a couple hours ago. A kid pulled out in front of me making a left out of a parking lot. He admitted it was his fault to the cops he also got a ticket. At least were both O.K.

I sure hope they don't try to total it out. Otherwise I'm gonna get really pissed.


http://www.fotango.com/cgi-bin/publi...lic_shares.cgi

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Old Sep 5, 2002 | 07:14 PM
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Dammit. that sux.....

If it were me, I'd be pissed....
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Old Sep 5, 2002 | 07:57 PM
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That sucks!!
Sorry to hear that.

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Old Sep 5, 2002 | 08:09 PM
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Gag! I can't see any pictures, but perhaps it's better that way. I am really sorry to hear about your ride man, I hope it is fixable.


That's it! I think I am going to hide my car somewhere!
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Old Sep 5, 2002 | 08:09 PM
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Glad you're alright. Good thing he admitted it >: \

I cannot see the pictures, though....
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Old Sep 5, 2002 | 08:26 PM
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Here's the link for the pics.

http://www.fotango.com/cgi-bin/publi...lic_shares.cgi

Be carefull with those blue third gens.
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Old Sep 5, 2002 | 09:23 PM
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Sweet ride, I think you will be able to fix her and I dont think the insurance co. will total it. Looks bad from the pics, however does not look major by no means. 1500 to 2000 grand? I think they will fix it, if not raise a royal **** storm.
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Old Sep 5, 2002 | 09:43 PM
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Damn man, that sucks. Hopefully you get it fixed and can get some cash out of it or somethin.
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Old Sep 5, 2002 | 09:45 PM
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that sucks man...is that hood ok...? it kinda looks like it was knicked a bit...good luck on the insurance co..they are a pita to deal with...

good luck none the less... and nice car btw

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Old Sep 5, 2002 | 09:49 PM
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The damage does'nt seem to bad. no major frame damage. I'm not sure about the hood though it has a couple cracks in it.

All I Know is it's Miller time tonight(or Bud).
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Old Sep 5, 2002 | 10:28 PM
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That really blows, man. I hope you can get it fixed.

This post reminds me. There's a Maui Blue Formula 350 at the P&P in Pasadena. It was hit in the side but it's very repairable. They won't sell it though.
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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 09:13 AM
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Oh yeah, you can fix it. Most of the cost will be painting the parts to look as good as the paint that the rest of the car has!
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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 09:25 AM
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It does look like a pretty easy fix. make sure you have all of your reciepts for the kid's ins. co. when they look at it. With a fistful of invoices, they should only have the option to fix it. BTW, what kind/size of wheels are those? They look killer.
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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 09:34 AM
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Sorry for your loss man! Blue is my favourite color!

In this day and age, I'm amazed that kid admitted it was his fault. Most people just can't be responsible and admit fault when they screw up .
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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 10:00 AM
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Oh, ok, I don't care if he admitted that, I would have hurt him none the less....


*sigh* **** happens, but why to our nice cars?
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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 10:08 AM
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Dude!

That was one of the finest looking early birds ive ever seen. I always drooled over your car. Sorry to hear that its busted. Are you going to be able to fix it? What are your plans? Man Im hurtin for you man. That was a seriously sweet car.

Im glad that your okay. Good luck with it man.

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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 10:11 AM
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for those of you who said you couldn't see the pictures.
Attached Thumbnails Another Blue Third Gen Smashed-bustedbird.jpg  
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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 10:28 AM
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Man, your gonna make me cry here. That so depressing. Glad to hear your ok though. Good luck with the repairs and take care, cuz there's a bunch of crazies out there.
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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 11:32 PM
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On monday I'll be getting some estimates. I'm gonna bring it to the guy that painted it and a few other high dollar places in town.

I looked at the hood a little closer today. It looks like underside of the hood seperated from the top side in a few places. The top side has a few cracks in it. I'd rather not have this one fixed.

The rims are American Racing 16x8 I don't think they make them any more.
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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 11:49 PM
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Hey man maybe you can get a 85-90 TA Front end, I think that would look even better, and maybe the insurance company will pay for it.
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Old Sep 7, 2002 | 09:10 AM
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ya as long as the frame isn't bent it looks like it won't be totaled. thank *** :-) Keep us informed on what happens
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Old Sep 7, 2002 | 02:08 PM
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Originally posted by 87transam5.7tpi
ya as long as the frame isn't bent it looks like it won't be totaled. thank *** :-) Keep us informed on what happens
F-bodies are on a uni-body platform!

Do you have any before pics. I want to see what that hood looks like with that nose. Thats possibly a option for another thirdgen...

Sorry to hear about the car man, at least the hood looks salvagable!
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Old Sep 7, 2002 | 09:06 PM
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Here's a couple pics I took the night before the accident.



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Old Sep 8, 2002 | 04:04 AM
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damn that sucks man, i hope that when i paint my car blue i dont crash it
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Old Sep 8, 2002 | 01:17 PM
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Somebody wa havin fun in the parking lot that car looked so good too bad good luck on fixing that
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Old Sep 8, 2002 | 08:30 PM
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That sucks, your car looks really good. If they total it, I want the motor
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Old Sep 9, 2002 | 12:49 PM
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OMG, that really sux, and you had a nice clean lookin car there.
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 10:52 AM
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I've always loved that car, and my heart broke when I saw the pics! Why can't some people watch where they're going?????
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 10:58 AM
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Please say it is going to be fixed! That car was just beautiful, I would really hate to see it go.
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Old Nov 8, 2002 | 02:59 PM
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Well I finally got the word on my car. The insurance is gonna give me enough to fix it. I pretty happy about that. But there's one problem I've been thinking about buying a Fourth Gen T/A or Formula and that money would make a good down payment. If I have my car fixed I've been thinking of haveing the whole car repainted another color. You guys have any suggestions????

Thanks
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Old Nov 8, 2002 | 03:13 PM
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what do you guys think I could get for my car in it's current condition??? It has alot of good parts.
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Old Nov 8, 2002 | 03:22 PM
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if you sell it....I got first dibs on the wheels.
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Old Nov 8, 2002 | 03:42 PM
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That looks familer... The good news is that some of those wrecked blue thirdgens are back on the road now. I don't think it will be totaled, looks like mine, total cost to Gieco $3200!

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