fredster Posted July 9, 2004 Report Share Posted July 9, 2004 Some woman ran a red light and SLAMMED me. And the first thing she said when she got out of her minivan was that she had the green light! That's OK because I have a witness and she has insurance. I just hope I can find a good body shop I trust. If ANYONE knows of a body shop I can trust to take care of my baby, please let me know. Notice how the whole back end shifted about a foot or so to the right! OUCH!! BTW, notice the bottom pic is not the side of impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marika Posted July 9, 2004 Report Share Posted July 9, 2004 Some woman ran a red light and SLAMMED me. And the first thing she said when she got out of her minivan was that she had the green light! That's OK because I have a witness and she has insurance. I just hope I can find a good body shop I trust. If ANYONE knows of a body shop I can trust to take care of my baby, please let me know. Notice how the whole back end shifted about a foot or so to the right! OUCH!! BTW, notice the bottom pic is not the side of impact. Your location is not given so anyone reading your message would not be able to refer you to a good body shop. Ok, Fredster, where ya' hidin' !! If you really want to make people safe drivers again then simply remove all the safety features from cars. No more seat belts, ABS brakes, traction control, air bags or stability control. No more anything. You'll see how quickly people will slow down and once again learn to drive like "normal" humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredster Posted July 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2004 Ooops, I forgot to say, Im in Baton Rouge, LA Also, this just happened two days ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOOB Posted July 9, 2004 Report Share Posted July 9, 2004 MESSAGE TO ALL PARK YOUR CARS...IT IS THAT TIME OF SEASON! This thing is spreading like a rash on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey-Rome Posted July 9, 2004 Report Share Posted July 9, 2004 I know...what the hell?...Everybody's getting hit lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marika Posted July 9, 2004 Report Share Posted July 9, 2004 I have a friend who owns a large transmission repair shop in Louisiana. I just e-mailed him asking him for the name of a body shop near you that can do the work. When I get an answer, I'll post it. If you really want to make people safe drivers again then simply remove all the safety features from cars. No more seat belts, ABS brakes, traction control, air bags or stability control. No more anything. You'll see how quickly people will slow down and once again learn to drive like "normal" humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marika Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 OK, I heard back from my good friend, Harvey. Here's his e-mail message to me: "This is where I have always taken my cars . . . talk to Mike or Kelly Cajun Collision Inc 1655 N Airway Dr Baton Rouge, LA 70815-8002 Phone: (225)925-9050 This guy has a good reputation also . . . talk to Kenny if they choose this one (he's about 30 miles from here) Allen's Body Shop 43326 Panama Road, Sorrento, LA 70778 Tel: (225) 675-8560 Take Care, Harvey" If you really want to make people safe drivers again then simply remove all the safety features from cars. No more seat belts, ABS brakes, traction control, air bags or stability control. No more anything. You'll see how quickly people will slow down and once again learn to drive like "normal" humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marika Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 I know...what the hell?...Everybody's getting hit lately. I know, this is getting spooky. Bad things happen in threes..... Two down, one to go.... If you really want to make people safe drivers again then simply remove all the safety features from cars. No more seat belts, ABS brakes, traction control, air bags or stability control. No more anything. You'll see how quickly people will slow down and once again learn to drive like "normal" humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Concours Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 It's already been 3. Maybe this is the end of this run of bad luck. 1.tekfx19 2.goob 3.fredster Jeff 98 Concours 90 Seville 04 Corvette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJPut Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 Pretty bit hit, hopefully the insurance company won't total it.....you are going to need a whole new back end ( like you already didn't know this !!). If the rear frame rails can't be fixed they will have to be replaced as well, then you are talking a lot more time and money. Let us know how it plays out with the insurance...You might also find that when the shop puts it on the frame rack ( a must for this type of hit) that the rear windshield could crack as it is under a lot of pressure right now. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msilva954 Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 Thats it...my caddy is goin in for hibernation....between the two known forums....ive been seeing wayyyyyy toooo many hits lately....its actually getting really wierd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franey Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 IF i were you I would start looking around for another car, this amount of damage spells total to an insurance company. Its cheaper and quicker to total than to fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprucegoose Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 Yup, I agree... I think you are going to be shopping for another caddy. That is a major amount of damage, and it will be very expensive to fix. I have been doing a little work with the bodyshops and insurance companies lately (because I have a 17 yr. old son that is on his 3rd car now!) and that looks a lot worse that the ones he's had totalled. Obviously the value of the vehicle is the most important variable to you here, so do your homework and stick to your guns with your feelings on what it is worth. '09 Cadillac CTS-4 3.6 direct injection, 128 K mi. '15 Chevy Tahoe LTZ, 5.3i V8, 125 K mi '70 Firebird Formula 400, Bored+.04, RAIII heads, M21 4spd., in-process restoration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredster Posted July 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 It makes me absolutely SICK to think of them totaling my baby. Especially since everything on the engine half works like a charm and is gorgeous! Marika, thanks for the body shop names. I appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 On first look its totalled. The rear lamps alone are $800 for a set. There is alot more damage then meets the eye here.....exhaust system......rear suspension.....trunk floor. The car at very least will need a rear clip. 9 year old car in a month or two... Sorry. Logan Diagnostic LLC www.airbagcrash.com www.logandieselusa.com www.ledfix.com www.ledfix.com/yukontaillightrepair.html www.ledfix.com/ledreplacements.html www.ledfix.com/j42385toolrental.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey-Rome Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 :Dusts off and gases up 2000 Corolla: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadillac STS Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 Cant believe what Im seeing..glad your okay...not to scare anyone...but CTS hit on July 4th read the story down below after the pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIMDTS Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 I hear you I lost a couple cars in the past that was not my fault, I was rear ended Someone ran into me It sure sucks but just looking at your pic's the damage probably will exceed the value of the car but if you can find a good body shop who can repair it with used parts (rear clip) it may be salvageable but if it were mine I would just take the check from the ins. co. and move on if they total it.When cars are hit hard they usually are never rite after that.They may look good but it probably will have trunk leaks and a bunch of minor bs along with it..Unless you are doing of the repair work yourself just not worth fooling with the car. Good Luck Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie Hank Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 I agree with Franie and Logan...., that car looks like it took a pretty good hit.... I guess we are all assuming you are okay...., hope so... When it's all said and done, the body shop may get the car look'in good, ...but its what you don't see that will haunt you down the road. Push for a total and negotiate hard, typically insurance are going to try to "put the screws to you"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marika Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 Marika, thanks for the body shop names. I appreciate it. My pleasure. I was chatting with Harvey Wilson on line last night (AOL/IM) He's been taking all his cars to Cajun for years. He highly recommends them. I hope everything works out for you and I hope you're OK after this accident. Cheers! (and I thought I had it tough with all the little kids in the neighborhood jumping and playing around my car and I get annoyed when I find finger prints on my car... LOLOL!!) If you really want to make people safe drivers again then simply remove all the safety features from cars. No more seat belts, ABS brakes, traction control, air bags or stability control. No more anything. You'll see how quickly people will slow down and once again learn to drive like "normal" humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marika Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 Cant believe what Im seeing..glad your okay...not to scare anyone...but CTS hit on July 4th read the story down below after the pics If that puddle was previously reported to the State's highway commission, there is a possibility that the State can be made to reimburse the guy for his damages. Here in New Jersey, if any highway defects cause damage to your car and there's a record that the highway defects had been previously reported, the State will reimburse you for your damages. If you really want to make people safe drivers again then simply remove all the safety features from cars. No more seat belts, ABS brakes, traction control, air bags or stability control. No more anything. You'll see how quickly people will slow down and once again learn to drive like "normal" humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekfx19 Posted July 11, 2004 Report Share Posted July 11, 2004 i feel for u bro, i loved my baby too, i wanted mine to live on somehow, i heard that they put these engines into pontiac fieros but i researched it and its way expensive. EVEN tho it would be a pretty quick fiero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDK Posted July 12, 2004 Report Share Posted July 12, 2004 Why not buy it back cheap and have the body shop make it into a "Cavalance" ? Recall the El Camino (El Sevillo) ? Who knows, with a teeny-weeny flat bed on the back and nice, tasteful chrome side rails, it might make it to one of those webpages - where viewers drop their jaw and say "what the h*ll was he thinking". Sory 'bout teh hit, but assumming your'r OK - then warm up another one ! Add power to leave problems behind. Most braking is just - poor planning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronson Posted July 12, 2004 Report Share Posted July 12, 2004 Coonass Cadillac, make sure the bed's big enough for a couple bags of crawfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronson Posted July 12, 2004 Report Share Posted July 12, 2004 Don't forget the hot sauce. P.S. Sorry about the hit :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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