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87 Ragtop
10-07-2013, 10:59pm
Sitting at a stop sign waiting to make a left I hear this loud bump and felt the car nudge forward... Damn. Look behind me a lady in a mini van had hit me. :( Got out and it wasn't bad at all. I almost just said the heck with it but decided to call the cops just to get a report. Ironically she didn't have insurance or registration info on her (but claims to have it ) so I was glad I chose the above just to protect my self.
It didn't look like any damage on her van and fortunately from first appearances, the Vette just looks like it was bit by a vampire. :lol: The bolts holding her front plate on put an indentaton in my bumper.
So for any of you body experts out there, will this be an easy fix, or like I fear more expensive than it looks. My biggest fear now is the paint will start to spiderweb. As you can see in the picture below, you can make out right where the bolts hit my car. It was a loud bang so I'm wondering if there is damage I'm not seeing also......... :(
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u131/87Ragtop/2001%20Corvette/Corvetterearended_zps22bcc0c8.jpg
RED-85-Z51
10-07-2013, 11:02pm
I got bumped in my 85 and it was minor, no visible damage..said to heck with it, a couple weeks later large patches on the bumper were spiderwebbing out and it looked like shit.
DukeAllen
10-08-2013, 12:49am
It's a goner, shoot it. Save the floor mats if you can.
The marks will have to be repaired, the color can be blended, but the entire bumper will need to be cleared. Expect $400-600 minimal. You can probably get it done cheaper by one of the guys that fixes it right there in the parking lot used by dealers. It really needs to be put on a lift and have everything checked out.
Datawiz
10-08-2013, 6:11am
Same exact thing happened to me with my '05, including the screw indents. Bumper was removed, repaired, painted and cleared. Looked good as new. If I remember correctly, it was about $700.
island14
10-08-2013, 6:13am
Just bolt a license plate there, I'm guessing the holes will line up... :leaving:
It's totaled. :( It will never drive the same. :( Best to give it back to the original owner. :(
Mike Mercury
10-08-2013, 7:47am
Got Bumped in the Vette :(
Damn.
Yep, as mentioned above, deformation of a rubber bumper cover - hides damage; that rears it's ugly head later on.
Go through all the paces - as if this were a more serious accident.
Doug28450
10-08-2013, 7:54am
Your neck and back should be hurting by now. Call spence.
Duct tape a floor may over it.
Duct tape a floor may over it.
Floor mat might work better. :dunno:
DukeAllen
10-08-2013, 8:40am
Your neck and back should be hurting by now. Call spence.
:iagree: Or at least get a handy from the lady in the van. (Pics of her?)
Floor mat might work better. :dunno:
Fat fingers and an iPhone keyboard.
Thank you snide.
Fat fingers and an iPhone keyboard.
Thank you snide.
You lost 60 lbs and your fingers are still fat? :eek:
Mike Mercury
10-08-2013, 10:07am
Fat fingers and an iPhone keyboard.
Thank you snide.
I did a Google search on "Floor May"...
there's some potential there...
https://www.facebook.com/floormay
Milton Fox
10-08-2013, 10:08am
I would have it checked out today. She hit you harder than you think. There are layers of crash foam absorbing material between the rear bumper cover and the bumper bar that have been compressed. Also the rear of the car is on a rail system and probably has slide forward a little bit (or more) on one side or another. You may also have the impression of a mini van in your gas tank. :cheers:
This one is from a "new" volkswagon...
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3666/9308093637_ece3697c1e_z.jpg
You lost 60 lbs and your fingers are still fat? :eek:
they were always fit and trim, other parts??? no so much.
87 Ragtop
10-09-2013, 12:53am
It's totaled. :( It will never drive the same. :( Best to give it back to the original owner. :(
:leaving: :lol::lol:
87 Ragtop
10-09-2013, 12:57am
I would have it checked out today. She hit you harder than you think. There are layers of crash foam absorbing material between the rear bumper cover and the bumper bar that have been compressed. Also the rear of the car is on a rail system and probably has slide forward a little bit (or more) on one side or another. You may also have the impression of a mini van in your gas tank. :cheers:
This one is from a "new" volkswagon...
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3666/9308093637_ece3697c1e_z.jpg
Yikes!!!! I hope it isn't that bad!!!!
Thanks everyone for the information and the laughs. :cheers: I'm taking it in tomorrow for the initial estimate. I went through the carwash with it today to get it cleaned up and see how it looked. The bolts definately left an impression, but didn't break through the bumper. It's one of those you wouldn't notice it unless you're looking for it things. I know it's there though and want to get it fixed. Looking forward to see how this all plays out... :lol:
87 Ragtop
10-09-2013, 12:59am
:iagree: Or at least get a handy from the lady in the van. (Pics of her?)
None are necessary. :ack: :lol:
Mike Mercury
10-09-2013, 10:35am
Best to give it back to the original owner. :(
oh...
sure
(now that it has a new engine) :leaving:
onedef92
10-09-2013, 10:45am
That blows. Glad no one was injured, though.
Truck Guy
10-09-2013, 2:36pm
Same exact thing happened to me with my '05, including the screw indents. Bumper was removed, repaired, painted and cleared. Looked good as new. If I remember correctly, it was about $700.:iagree: Same when my rear bumper got kissed in the C5
I would have it checked out today. She hit you harder than you think. There are layers of crash foam absorbing material between the rear bumper cover and the bumper bar that have been compressed. Also the rear of the car is on a rail system and probably has slide forward a little bit (or more) on one side or another. You may also have the impression of a mini van in your gas tank. :cheers:
This one is from a "new" volkswagon...
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3666/9308093637_ece3697c1e_z.jpg
The C5's tanks aren't located in the same spot as the C4's. They are farther forward, and split between the torque tube. So he shouldn't have any worries with that aspect.
87 Ragtop
10-10-2013, 12:49am
The marks will have to be repaired, the color can be blended, but the entire bumper will need to be cleared. Expect $400-600 minimal. You can probably get it done cheaper by one of the guys that fixes it right there in the parking lot used by dealers. It really needs to be put on a lift and have everything checked out.
Same exact thing happened to me with my '05, including the screw indents. Bumper was removed, repaired, painted and cleared. Looked good as new. If I remember correctly, it was about $700.
Got the quote today. You guys were close. $887.80 is the quote. This includes completely removing the bumper, reparing it and repaint/clear like Datawiz had.
:iagree: Same when my rear bumper got kissed in the C5
"'Scuse me, while I kiss the five......"
Stangkiller
10-10-2013, 6:44am
Got the quote today. You guys were close. $887.80 is the quote. This includes completely removing the bumper, reparing it and repaint/clear like Datawiz had.
Yikes! Has she come through with her insurance yet?
87 Ragtop
10-11-2013, 1:05am
Yikes! Has she come through with her insurance yet?
Called her yesterday, told her the amount and even said I assume this will go through your insurance since it's so high. She said they may just pay it out of pocket. Sent her the quote through e-mail.
If I was a betting man.... There isn't going to be insurance... I hope I'm wrong but it is the luck I have. My insurance company will go after them if I call them back, just don't want it on my record. If I don't here anything on Monday, I'll contact them one more time, then let my Insurance go after them.
Hope you're able to get it resolved to your satisfaction.
Bucwheat
10-11-2013, 7:32am
The marks will have to be repaired, the color can be blended, but the entire bumper will need to be cleared. Expect $400-600 minimal. You can probably get it done cheaper by one of the guys that fixes it right there in the parking lot used by dealers. It really needs to be put on a lift and have everything checked out.
My thoughts too,they do amazing work.
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