Post by: montegut on January 12, 2022, 08:07:44 pm
Post by: SpadeCustoms on January 13, 2022, 06:45:01 am
Post by: Raydar on January 13, 2022, 06:52:04 am
Having a salvage title is not a big deal honestly. The damage doesn't seem ridiculous to fix either. Did it have flood damage?
Did it bend any of the structure, under that edge, where the drip rail is? Or is it all cosmetic (i.e. plastic bodywork and trim)?
Did you ever find drip rails?
Edit - I don't know about Louisiana, but in GA, I believe the shop doing the "reconstruction" must be licensed to do that work. There is a separate inspection facility that the car must be trailered (not driven) to, for the inspection. That may have changed, but it's how it was in the past.
Seems silly, for something like this.
Regardless... I suspect that, once it's repaired, Hagerty will refuse to insure it, or will have a bunch of... stipulations
Post by: Fierofool on January 13, 2022, 08:19:17 am
We have a car with a good roof. I may have a good drip rail out in my storage building. If not, I know the Warrior Project car up at Tha Driver's has good drip rails on it as well as a good roof. The Formula parts car that Ralph and Jimmy got from Pat also has a good roof, though I'm not sure if it's sunroof or not.
Edited: Just checked an old thread and Pat's parts car is a sunroof car.
Post by: The Art Doctor on January 13, 2022, 01:45:18 pm
Other option, what can you get for $7500, should buy you a nice low mile car.
BTW they have a "Family Heirloom" policy option that is a payout on claims with no collection by them of the vehicle for resale to reclaim some of their loss.
In GA, I believe, a private person can rebuild something like three cars a year without a license and get them passed, any more and you need to be an approved car re-builder. Still get stuck with a marked title (85 and newer).
Post by: montegut on January 14, 2022, 08:44:40 pm
Post by: montegut on January 28, 2022, 04:39:58 am
Post by: Fierofool on January 28, 2022, 08:14:05 am
Did you contact ThaDriver about getting a roof from one of his parts cars? The Warrior Project car has a good roof and drip rals. It would probably require a SUV or truck with a bed cover to transport back home.
Post by: montegut on January 28, 2022, 09:15:43 am
Post by: Fierofool on January 28, 2022, 11:13:47 am
Just let me know when you're coming out and I'll get the rail to you. If you visit at any other time, I'm on the I-85 corridor, east of Atlanta. Do you need both rails or just one? I truly need the left one. My left one was broken at the rear tip during the repaint.
Post by: montegut on January 28, 2022, 02:05:44 pm
Post by: montegut on January 28, 2022, 02:07:10 pm
Post by: Fierofool on February 22, 2022, 07:48:53 am
Post by: montegut on February 27, 2022, 11:13:30 pm
Hagerty has been great. They sent a check to repair my mustang right away. Worked with me so as not to total the Fiero but...the shop that agreed to repair the Fiero had their body man quit. They are trying to hire new body guy(s) now. I am going to take the car home and remove as much of the trim, tail lights, mirrors as possible and they will work with me on the price. Not worried about the shop because I know the owner and he has a great reputation.
Was in Houston this weekend and was able to make a quick pass at a "you pull, you pay" salvage yard. They had two Fieros and I was able get an outside mirror to replace a damaged one. Looked for the rear knuckle I saw one member was needing but no luck.
Charlie, my daughter said she could pick up the drip rail you have. I will get with her to see when she is available and then contact you. Thanks
Post by: Fierofool on February 28, 2022, 12:37:58 am
Post by: montegut on March 05, 2022, 09:14:32 pm
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Post by: montegut on March 13, 2022, 09:18:25 pm