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Pics of my accident
As promised I have pics from my accident yesterday (put in a web page due to size) http://www.suplick.com/1986_porsche.htm I quickly posted some before and after shots for reference. As I stated last night, the driver door will not close, the passanger door is pushed in, and rear deck will not close b/c the a/c compressor is now sticking above body line. The car also does not drive straight.
I am off to the emergency room (dr office will not take me due to the accident; must be a liability thing), and will call his insurance company afterwards. Thanks for the kind words and the advice. I am feel better today; thinking about the next p-car. Do I go w an early, another carrera, etc. Chris
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That damage is almost EXACTLY what my '84 sustained when I was rear-ended. It was a total...
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That's not looking good.
Sorry Scott
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Time to cut off those fenders and put on a Racer's Group 993 Widebody kit
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that makes my stomach hurt...
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Hope you are ok. I would be VERY persistent with the other driver's insurance company. You have a very clean car and they should provide you market value (actual replacement value).
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That sucks man. I hope you're OK. Don't let the insurance guys low ball you!
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Did you write about this is some other thread? What the hell happened? Was the other driver insured? Any estimates yet? 993 prices are dropping like a rock
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Nevermind. Just saw the first thread. That blows. Good luck.
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I'm no expert in body work but I can't believe that is not fixable, I know that in regular Ford, GM, etc. body shops can do magic or maybe 911 are too sensitive to any impact?? (no chasis/frame)
Your car is incredible clean, that sucks. Good luck, hope you're Ok. BTW The houses around you look like Exton Pa, I have good friends over there, beautiful city. Bye -J
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I was looking at the pics and thought...it still looks better than mine....darn!
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I think I'm going to be sick....
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Chris,
I'm sorry to see what happened but I'm glad you're OK. I hope this ends up OK for you. Take care!
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no matter what they offer you buy the car back, I am sure you will recover a lot of the value if you part it out, assuming you can work a wrench or have firends who can.
If I were you, I would look for a nice pre smog chassis, transfer everything off you wreck on the that new chassis and build a fun early chassis with a bigger motor. I have done just that and it is a really fun car to drive, a 1970 chassis with a 3.2/915 and carrera suspension. Look for an early California car if you can so it is rust free and have it shipped. There are quite a few around, and I know there are lots of willing Pelican members who will look at a chassis for you, myself included. here is my 3.2/915/carrera 
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12-31-2003, 08:20 AM
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Not a good month for 911s, is it?
If they decide to fix it, I have a nice front hood you can have cheep.
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Jim,
I have a 69 with all 86 running gear! Do you have some pics of your car posted? Chris, Send me a PM. I know some honest guys near you that might be able to help. James
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i feel sick.
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the important thing is your body...you don't want the insurance company declaring that a "total."
You should be in good shape. The only battle will be on the "value" of the car. Since it is a low miles car, you should try to get a PCA valuation statement, and find ads for similar miles/years cars out there as comps. They they total it, you buy it back, find a roller, transfer stuff over...the heart of your car lives on in another body. Kinda like Futurama with the heads in jars. |
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I feel sick too. Buying it back sounds like a good option if you can't fix it. Makes me wonder about Alain de Cadenet driving those high dollar Ferraris in london traffic.
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Chris, I'm sorry to here about your accident. The pictures look as if you took a substantial hit. I would be very concerned about your long term health. I know a couple people that have been rearended that have suffered for years from headaches & back problems. Don't sign any type of release for anyone & I would stongly consider retaining an attorney. The car can be replaced, your health can't. BTW that was a beautiful example of a Carrera.
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