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Hit and Run Victiom, becoming a GT conversion... |
CG-914 |
Nov 11 2017, 10:44 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 323 Joined: 27-December 10 From: LA/OC CA Member No.: 12,526 Region Association: Southern California |
Last night on my commute home my '74 914 2.0 was hit in the rear by a Mercedes Sedan, the driver fled the scene (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) and my insurance company explained to me today, that yes, you are insured against uninsured drivers and therefore against hit and run accidents but only for medical expenses (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) , I guess next time I read the fine print better.
Now i need to fix the body and get a new paint job so I guess its time for the GT flares, 5 Lug conversion, Brake upgrade and Fuchs. I do have some questions that I hope to get answered: - Which are the best (probably steel) GT flares, also for the money? - Where do I get the best fibreglass bumpers? GTracing? - Do 8 inch fuchs fit in the rear? - Whats the best spindle and hub to use in the front, I do want to run at least SC Calipers and the matching vented discs? - What parts exactly of the 76/77 911 rear hub do I need for the rear conversion to five lug? I know these are a lot of questions I hope you guys can help. Thank you Cornelius PS Maybe somebody has seen something on the 91 west bound in LA on Friday around 6:50 pm?! |
Cairo94507 |
Nov 12 2017, 07:52 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,719 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
I am very sorry to see those photos and hear that story. There are dirt bag POS people driving everywhere and their MO is to hit and run because they are thugs.
I am glad you were not hurt and have already flipped the incident to be a positive one and take advantage of the opportunity to take your car to the next level. You have already heard the best advice from the crew above. I agree with Mark, no fiberglass bumpers on street cars- IMHO you want what ever crash protection you can get from the metal bumpers. Also fiberglass just does not do well on the street and ends up all cracked in short order with people bumping them, etc. The remainder of the parts are all available. Compile a comprehensive list and work your way through it. I would suggest getting the car on a frame jig/bench to make sure it is straight and true first. Then build from there. Cheers, Michael |
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