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Offline cmk-2

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After 15 years of restoration
« on: March 23, 2015, 04:31:59 PM »
On my way to work Saturday,an 80 year old man  ran a stop sign  crossed 6 lanes of traffic and a divided median to T-Bone my 1978 Trans am. Hit me right at my driver's door, spun me 360 degrees. Now I'm waiting to see if she can be repaired. It was just me in the car and I went to the hospital as I was shaken and stirred. Only thing broken is my heart.  The T-top on the driver's side came off at some point and that was the only way out of the car as the door was jammed. He was driving an 2015 chevy malibu  Hertz rental and was not hurt but he came over to me to say it was "just an Old car" NEVER said I'm sorry or anything like it. The officer had to tell me to stop calling him names and cool off after the man said that to me.
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Offline cmk-2

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Re: After 15 years of restoration
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2015, 04:34:45 PM »
Don't know why the pictures are not coming up.
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Re: After 15 years of restoration
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2015, 06:40:38 PM »
For pictures I guess you can go to facebook and look me up. Robin Bailer
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Offline winks79

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Re: After 15 years of restoration
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2015, 06:48:47 PM »
Robin, I can't believe this happened, especially after you just got it repainted and all. I'm sorry man. I can't imagine how you feel. Glad you are okay, and the car can be replaced, but I know that is not what you want to hear. I don't know how I would have handled the situation myself either. Maybe she can be fixed.

Chad
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Offline Squirrel

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Re: After 15 years of restoration
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2015, 08:16:24 PM »
i got hit in my restored 78ta just after we rebuilt the engine. 

drug dealer came hot around a corner and hit me in the front.  i almost killed him.
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Re: After 15 years of restoration
« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2015, 10:06:33 PM »
Sorry this happened to you, but your still here and that's a great thing.  Just today an 80 year old went thru a trader Joes store front today. There is an issue with the older drivers that needs to be addressed. 
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Offline RENOVATIONS

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Re: After 15 years of restoration
« Reply #6 on: March 24, 2015, 07:36:11 AM »
I pulled your pictures from Facebook to post for you...hope that's alright.

So sorry to see what happened to your car but glad you are ok...could have been much worse.



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Offline cmk-2

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Re: After 15 years of restoration
« Reply #7 on: March 24, 2015, 09:45:12 AM »
Thank you for the Kind words. Yes posting the pictures is fine. The guy was from Philadelphia Pa on vacation. Seems people come to Florida to learn how to drive!
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Offline drtracer58

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Re: After 15 years of restoration
« Reply #8 on: March 24, 2015, 11:30:13 AM »
Robin,I just saw this,I hope all is O.K. ,  If you need anything  remember I am just a few miles away ...  Keith   -  I am pretty sure I have a Door to donate
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Offline cmk-2

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Re: After 15 years of restoration
« Reply #9 on: March 26, 2015, 09:49:35 PM »
Hey Keith THANK YOU! I may take you up on your offer as the body shop was saying the could find the outer shell but not the inner part of the door will let you know.
Robin
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Offline Hitch

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Re: After 15 years of restoration
« Reply #10 on: March 28, 2015, 03:01:35 PM »
Dang. Sorry to see all this Robin. I can't imagine the frustration. Glad you are OK, though.   

I, too, probably have some inner door parts.  If you can't find what you need, let me know. 
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Offline Grand73Am

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Re: After 15 years of restoration
« Reply #11 on: March 29, 2015, 02:33:22 PM »
Really sorry to see that happened to you and your car  :'( . Nothing can pay for your distress, but I hope you can get full compensation for the damages. Can't imagine fixing that door. I'd think another door would be the way to go. I recently saw that the quarter panel is being reproduced and is in stock and for sale at Auto Metal Direct. They also sell new door glass.  http://www.autometaldirect.com/
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Re: After 15 years of restoration
« Reply #12 on: March 30, 2015, 09:50:07 AM »
Sorry man, That really sucks. I cant even imagine that guy saying its just a old car. That is like telling you please just punch me in the face.
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Offline cmk-2

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Re: After 15 years of restoration
« Reply #13 on: March 31, 2015, 04:39:42 PM »
Well good news, My insurance company USAA has told the body shop to get the car right and said they had $19,000 to do it with. Thank  you for the link as I know a new quarter is needed and a new door. The body shop said that the real problem was find the parts for the Trans Am. So I will send this link to them.
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Re: After 15 years of restoration
« Reply #14 on: March 31, 2015, 06:35:51 PM »
Great to know ....  Did you get any of my P.M.'s  ???
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