On my way to Deutsche Classic 2miles away tractor trailer hit the front of my GT need help to source some parts for repair
can drive the car no damage to strut or wheel need fender GT steel flare steel modified bumpmodifieder got to make a list

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Shit. That's not good.

Awful. So sorry!

Paul

Very sorry! This is every 914 owners nightmare.

I think Rich Botempi at HPH had a few stray metal fenders for sale earlier this year. He may be able to sell you what you need.

Not looking good. But, more important: how are you? Unharmed?

Have the body checked before you start the repair: are things still straight/square?

Menno

Thanks I'm ok was able to pull the fender away from the tire to drive it into the garage

Crap, Damn, Shit, etc......

Everyone's worst nightmare! That sucks. Lucky just sheet metal damage.

how did you mange NOT to knock the driver's front teeth out?

It was hard not to police showed up right away

Man, that really sucks...at least no injuries to you...the car can be fixed easier!

fwiw, I have this 1975 914 in Delaware that I would let go for $2000, no engine no trans, keeping it otherwise for a future suby conversion, just thought i'd throw that out there.

Nice offer to help!

That definitely sucks. I hope that it is all just simple (well you know what I mean) sheet metal damage and replacement. Lots of parts out there to get it right again. Hopefully the truck driver was licensed, insured, etc.

That sucks. Hope the insurance comes through for you.

I've seen this car in person and it is (was ) immaculate.

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Glad you are OK and seemingly the tub isn't bent. When I got hit years ago by a lying drunk douchebag, a PCA appraisal was helpful in educating the insurance company that the car shouldn't be totaled. They paid enough to fix the main damage and then I kicked-in extra to have the whole car properly resprayed.

I feel sick !! Glad you're ok

That’s pretty bad but it is fixable. Same thing happened to me last year.

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That really sucks, such a nice car! Not sure where parts would need to be sent but a local guy here has a couple of r. front fenders (without flare but could source one) that you could start out with along with other pieces it looks like you need. I just texted him to let him know, see if he could help out. PM me if you need further help and sorry again for the shitty luck!

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Sad day indeed! Check the chassis for sure. If closer I would be right over.

Just remember to get searching now for 3 comps and Excellence values before the insurance company arrives and hand the appraiser the information so you don't get a low ball offer the settle.

Thanks for offer and the info

Try an email to SoCal Andy on here. He might have some -6/GT parts leads, as well as for comps.

Glad you're OK!
Tom
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Thanks Tom, started sourcing parts today found a NOS OEM GT flare, and a possible right front fender assembly with the front cross member attached no rust real clean.

trying to get in touch with mcmark to see if he has a GT modified steel bumper with the oil cooler cut out non chrome because it will be painted red/black like the one that was on my car.

How is this progressing?

Insurance company and the adjuster have been really good found a real clean fender front cross member and new GT factory flare
Tried to call mcmark from phone on his website to see if he has a GT bumper for sale haven't been able to get a hold of him

You might try and PM Mark instead.

I think mcmark is in the middle of a move but i doubt its an item he has layig around. They are a very labor intensive item. I'm 99% sure the real GT's used fiberglass and repros are available. My car will be a road car so I'm going steel. Scotty B built a beutiful one for Cairo's car I bet he would build another if you threw him lots of money. I thought mcmark said he had 20 hours into conedodgers bumper. 20x$100 ? ...

Best of luck getting your car back on the road

Yes, a steel one would be big $ but that's what you had before so....you should get that now. Might be worth the wait. Check Conedodger's thread on his. It's a work of art. If you wanted to go fiberglass I'm sure you know there are plenty of places who still make them:

Fiberglass GT Stuff

BTW is this the turbo car? One of the first really nice ones done? With the 924/944 turbo parts?

Yes this is the turbo GT

Oh man . Legendary car. Sorry to hear but glad you're insurance company is cooperating.

Keep posting and we'll help if we can!

BTW you would save some $ on the bumper vs the others done recently because yours would not be chromed. Quite a bit actually. The fiberglass bumper fitment would take a few hours to get right. They SUCK to install. Probably less than $1k between them in the end.

Damn bud so sorry to see this. Been there a couple times myself. Although my last issue I can't blame anyone but myself. I feel for you as I've been there all to recently. Everyone here is such a help. We all feel like we got kicked in the nuts when we see threads like this. Looks like you are well on your way to getting it fixed right. Mine is back on the road again although still need to paint. Going to have to wait but I'll get there eventually. So will you & your car will be beautiful again. Stay positive

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The repair begins
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