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My daughters were in an accident this am
Yes, my first question was the same as yours. Who was at fault? Not you? Whew, good news. Second question: How bad is the damage? Minor? Oh, good. Oh, by the way, how are you and your sister? No injuries? Good.
An illegal (just a guess) ran a stop sign and clipped the driver side rear, damaging the fender on the '69 bug. Tore the front bumper off of the perp's car, a 1990 Accord. He was driving his friend's car and had no license and could not speak English, even when I spoke ssslloooowww and LOUD. Fortunately the owner had insurance and the adjuster will look at the VW today. Any suggestions on replacement fenders? On JC Whitney they are $93.00.
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glad the kids are fine and the damage is minor. I suspect you'll get lots of good info about parts from a few folks here. We have lots of bug nuts
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What year VW and where in Ca are you?
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'69 'vert. I am in Northern CA.
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you are in norcal? never knew that..
glad the kids are ok. this rain was a surprise.
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Glad your kids are not physically hurt. Makes one realize just how much we tend to forget how dearly wonderful and yet vulnerable life is.
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Glad the kids are OK. Bug fenders are plentiful and easy to swap, but make it expensive to teach the guy a lesson. From previous posts it sounds like you're in an agricultural area (same here) and undocumented drivers are the norm (especially after a couple of Bud Light 24oz'ers). I've had a few close calls.
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My preference is always to find a really clean factory fender used. Repro fenders dont fit well and are much thinner steel. You shouldnt have trouble finding a good used 68-71 rear fender in Norcal.
Try TheSamba.com :: Volkswagen Classifieds, photos, shows, forums, and information you can also call CB Performance. Rick Tomlinson, the owner has a stash of used and NOS parts and may have something that he would let go.
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[QUOTE=Cornpanzer;4950277]My preference is always to find a really clean factory fender used. Repro fenders dont fit well and are much thinner steel. You shouldnt have trouble finding a good used 68-71 rear fender in Norcal.
the bolt holes don't even line up. cheap crap.
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Glad everyone is OK.
The JC Whitney fenders are not that great, back when I was restoring my bug (around 1996) Rocky Mountain Motorworks had the better fenders, but I believe they are out of business now... the word back then was to find as much German steel as you could and skip the Mexican and Brazilian stuff.
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TheSamba.com :: VW Classifieds - 69 bug fenders
TheSamba.com :: VW Classifieds - 1968 drivers side rear fender
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should have settled then and there - don't ever take less than $800 for a fender bender. They have the cash or can get it. If they resist just say "ICE" and the tune will change...
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Thanks for the info on the fender. I will definitely go with original parts. And, as anyone in this area can attest, ICE means nothing to these folks. Ain't no big deal. And Paul, I appreciate the Father of the Year nod - something that I earn every friggin' day yet for which I seldom receive the appropriate acknowledgment.
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If you don't have any luck finding a good replacement fender in NorCal - contact Byron and ask him for the contact info to "The Barbar Shop." I think it's Rob Summers or something like that, has a warehouse full of V-Dub goodness.
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ICE would only care if they were driving a skyline.
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How selfish is that. Kids.
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[QUOTE=tcar;4950802][QUOTE=Burnin' oil;4950204]Yes, my first question was the same as yours. How are you and your sister? No injuries? Whew, good news.
Second question: Who was at fault? Not you? Oh, good. Oh, by the way, How bad is the damage? Minor? Good. Quote:
And Paul, egg-zactly.
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