 My first 914,wrecked before I got it home..., Photos of the damage,and the repair.. |
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| speed metal army |
 Sep 25 2010, 12:08 PM
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Waiting for the rain to stop...  Group: Members Posts: 1,068 Joined: 4-September 10 From: PNW Member No.: 12,137 Region Association: Canada  |
Yep,thats right. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
I actually started hunting for one a few months ago....Made a deal with a fellow in OR,arranged to pick the car up,(I live in Vancouver BC)Reserved a trailer,went to the bank etc....Got home that afternoon,there was a message on my phone that he sold the car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) ...... That was awesome. Anyway,needless to say I found what I felt was a better car,so no harm done.I went through the same thing,arranging trailers,cash,time off and jumped in my truck with a buddy and drove all night to OR to pick the car up first thing in the AM.We actually arrived early,which was what we planned on.Vehicle exports into Canada are only done Mon-Fri 8-4pm,so we had to give ourselves lots of time to drive back. I test drove the car in my sleep(practically anyways)for about 2 mins.Paid the man,and rolled her onto the trailer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Homeward bound,and very happy. We hit Dutch bros. got xtra large coffees and hit the I-5.Right on schedule. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) As all of you who live in WA or OR know,theres lots of construction going on the I-5 right now.It was about 10:30,we hit southern WA.A large cone truck(the ones with 10 ft long rear bumpers)was in the far right lane dropping cones.Huge orange cones,amber flashing lights,you could see this gaddamned thing from space. Or so you would think. Next thing I know im swerving hard to the left to avoid a spinning full size 80's blazer,coming across the highway.I guess he was run into by an old fellow who didnt see the cone truck,and swerved into his lane. I swerved hard,but he still clipped the back of my truck,and to my horror,in my rearview mirror,the trailer and my new car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif) It was like a bad movie,slow motion. I actually thought I might be dreaming.Naturally I felt ill. The next three hours were spent on the roadside with Troopers,U-haul mechanics,and my poor car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) For some reason I actually had the brains to purchase insurance.2 kinds. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) So after a week or so of sweating,and moping,its all being taken care of. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) I'm actually going to get to drive my car soon!!I cant wait. Thanks to Mark,and Craig for your help. I'll post some pics when I get the car back of the damage,and the repair. Theres my story. Ok...The Damage... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i211.photobucket.com-12137-1287715570.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i211.photobucket.com-12137-1287715570.2.jpg) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
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| ripper911 |
Sep 25 2010, 12:16 PM
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corde pulsum tangite Group: Members Posts: 2,920 Joined: 25-April 10 From: Powder Springs, GA Member No.: 11,654 Region Association: South East States |
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| Drums66 |
Sep 25 2010, 12:22 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
..Glad, a bad trip worked out!
peace & happiness (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) |
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| qa1142 |
Sep 25 2010, 12:51 PM
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Whiplash Group: Members Posts: 1,514 Joined: 1-June 04 From: Lake Zurich, Illinois Member No.: 2,140 |
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| Gint |
Sep 25 2010, 12:51 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,096 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
QUOTE(speed metal army @ Sep 25 2010, 11:08 AM)  Huge orange cones,amber flashing lights,you could see this gaddamned thing from space. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) That part was funny!Sorry about your ordeal, but it sounds like it all worked out in the end. Grats on the new 914! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) And... somebody has to do it... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) |
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| speed metal army |
Sep 25 2010, 01:43 PM
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Waiting for the rain to stop... Group: Members Posts: 1,068 Joined: 4-September 10 From: PNW Member No.: 12,137 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(Gint @ Sep 25 2010, 11:51 AM) QUOTE(speed metal army @ Sep 25 2010, 11:08 AM) Huge orange cones,amber flashing lights,you could see this gaddamned thing from space. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) That part was funny!Sorry about your ordeal, but it sounds like it all worked out in the end. Grats on the new 914! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) And... somebody has to do it... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) Hey thanks for the welcome.Ive been lurking for quite some time now...Yes,yes...Pictures.There will be pics.Let me get it back first...And yeah,how you could miss a cone truck in front of you..I just dont get it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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| majkos |
Sep 25 2010, 06:50 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,370 Joined: 29-February 04 From: Mile High 914 Member No.: 1,729 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE(speed metal army @ Sep 25 2010, 11:43 AM) QUOTE(Gint @ Sep 25 2010, 11:51 AM) QUOTE(speed metal army @ Sep 25 2010, 11:08 AM) Huge orange cones,amber flashing lights,you could see this gaddamned thing from space. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) That part was funny!Sorry about your ordeal, but it sounds like it all worked out in the end. Grats on the new 914! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) And... somebody has to do it... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) Hey thanks for the welcome.Ive been lurking for quite some time now...Yes,yes...Pictures.There will be pics.Let me get it back first...And yeah,how you could miss a cone truck in front of you..I just dont get it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Dumbass texting? Can't wait to see the photo's |
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| Lennies914 |
Sep 25 2010, 07:08 PM
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Slacker Group: Members Posts: 828 Joined: 9-January 10 From: NorCal Member No.: 11,216 Region Association: Northern California  |
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Glad it worked out. Hopefully before and after pics are coming. |
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| rick 918-S |
Sep 25 2010, 08:24 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,974 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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QUOTE(majkos @ Sep 25 2010, 07:50 PM) QUOTE(speed metal army @ Sep 25 2010, 11:43 AM) QUOTE(Gint @ Sep 25 2010, 11:51 AM) QUOTE(speed metal army @ Sep 25 2010, 11:08 AM) Huge orange cones,amber flashing lights,you could see this gaddamned thing from space. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) That part was funny!Sorry about your ordeal, but it sounds like it all worked out in the end. Grats on the new 914! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) And... somebody has to do it... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) Hey thanks for the welcome.Ive been lurking for quite some time now...Yes,yes...Pictures.There will be pics.Let me get it back first...And yeah,how you could miss a cone truck in front of you..I just dont get it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Dumbass texting? Can't wait to see the photo's (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/assimilate.gif) |
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| zonedoubt |
Sep 25 2010, 08:34 PM
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Canadian Member Group: Members Posts: 668 Joined: 14-May 03 From: Vancouver, BC Member No.: 696 Region Association: Canada |
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From fellow Vancouver 914 owner. |
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| speed metal army |
Sep 26 2010, 12:20 PM
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Waiting for the rain to stop... Group: Members Posts: 1,068 Joined: 4-September 10 From: PNW Member No.: 12,137 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(zonedoubt @ Sep 25 2010, 07:34 PM) Hey there are some up here!Nice!All the ones I usually see have weeds growing up all around em. Thanks for the welcome guys! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| Andyrew |
Sep 26 2010, 12:31 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,380 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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What kind of facility is doing the repair on the 914? I'd be REALLY leery on that..
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| speed metal army |
Sep 26 2010, 12:47 PM
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Waiting for the rain to stop... Group: Members Posts: 1,068 Joined: 4-September 10 From: PNW Member No.: 12,137 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(Andyrew @ Sep 26 2010, 11:31 AM) What kind of facility is doing the repair on the 914? I'd be REALLY leery on that.. The shop is owned by a gent that has owned multiple porsches(even a 914),and still owns one today.Very professional,nice modern facility.Clean as a whistle too.He almost cares too much(not that thats possible)Im not worried in the slightest.I did some research,didnt dump it off at the first shop I saw.Trust me,I am super paranoid about this stuff.She will be as good as new. |
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| carr914 |
Sep 26 2010, 04:02 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 125,258 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
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| Andyrew |
Sep 26 2010, 09:32 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,380 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(speed metal army @ Sep 26 2010, 11:47 AM) QUOTE(Andyrew @ Sep 26 2010, 11:31 AM) What kind of facility is doing the repair on the 914? I'd be REALLY leery on that.. The shop is owned by a gent that has owned multiple porsches(even a 914),and still owns one today.Very professional,nice modern facility.Clean as a whistle too.He almost cares too much(not that thats possible)Im not worried in the slightest.I did some research,didnt dump it off at the first shop I saw.Trust me,I am super paranoid about this stuff.She will be as good as new. Awesome!! Just making sure its not being taken to someone who is not going to know anything about classic cars. Lots of people have no say in who the car is taken to for repairs. |
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| speed metal army |
Sep 26 2010, 10:05 PM
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Waiting for the rain to stop... Group: Members Posts: 1,068 Joined: 4-September 10 From: PNW Member No.: 12,137 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(Andyrew @ Sep 26 2010, 08:32 PM) QUOTE(speed metal army @ Sep 26 2010, 11:47 AM) QUOTE(Andyrew @ Sep 26 2010, 11:31 AM) What kind of facility is doing the repair on the 914? I'd be REALLY leery on that.. The shop is owned by a gent that has owned multiple porsches(even a 914),and still owns one today.Very professional,nice modern facility.Clean as a whistle too.He almost cares too much(not that thats possible)Im not worried in the slightest.I did some research,didnt dump it off at the first shop I saw.Trust me,I am super paranoid about this stuff.She will be as good as new. Awesome!! Just making sure its not being taken to someone who is not going to know anything about classic cars. Lots of people have no say in who the car is taken to for repairs. Were good!Theresa variety of super highball cars in there.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) My 914 is in good hands,no doubt about it! Pictures to follow.. |
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| pete-stevers |
Sep 26 2010, 10:57 PM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,648 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Welcome to the club
hello from the Fraser Valley great to see you are repopulating BC (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) every teener helps!! |
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| speed metal army |
Sep 27 2010, 08:06 AM
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Waiting for the rain to stop... Group: Members Posts: 1,068 Joined: 4-September 10 From: PNW Member No.: 12,137 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(pete-stevers @ Sep 26 2010, 09:57 PM) Welcome to the club hello from the Fraser Valley great to see you are repopulating BC (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) every teener helps!! Ha!that apple looks awfully familliar....Thanks! |
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| pete-stevers |
Sep 27 2010, 10:56 PM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,648 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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now where might you have seen that ....apple
do you travel the 7 or are you out in Mission often |
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| speed metal army |
Sep 28 2010, 08:00 AM
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Waiting for the rain to stop... Group: Members Posts: 1,068 Joined: 4-September 10 From: PNW Member No.: 12,137 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(pete-stevers @ Sep 27 2010, 09:56 PM) now where might you have seen that ....apple do you travel the 7 or are you out in Mission often I the in the river city...I see that apple everyday! |
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