Makes you wonder about having anything good in this world.. I convince myself to drive my cars, leave them at shows etc [def not the local shopping centre] try not to panic about it too much, dont over capitalise with $10,000 paint jobs etc. Its still damn frustrating when it happens. Knowing that my car was rust free and undamaged and now.. Aghh! I saw one of our club members nearly in a fist fight with a guy whos wife was leaning on his car to take a picture! Im trying not to be like that ..but??



"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"

I sure don't blame you for being upset.I bought my wife a new mustang,it's been hit in parking lots 3 times not to mention the dings from inconsiderate $^^h%&@!s that open their doors and hit the sides. it can get so discouraging.at least it wasn't a hit and run.makes you wonder where are you supposed to park so this doesn't happen.

I thought everyone in Texas carried a gun??! Im not sure stupidity is a reason to shoot someone.. Tho' at times........



"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"

Guy's like that is the reason I don't own a hand gun! Can't fix it in jail.

Gary Ryan San Antonio.TX.

I don't know where you live, so can't recomend a bodyshop. I would sugest you look for a restoration shop to do your repairs.

Lucky my daughter wasn't getting into the car at the time, wouldn't like to think of that, she was a minute late... Then I would have killed him..



"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"

Sad to hear about your misfortune. At least you're unhurt. In a situation like this it would have hard for me not to have kicked the living crap out of this guy.
I hope you can get the advice of a good shop in W.A. to get your car back to pre-loss condition.

~DJ~ AKA "Bleach"
1956 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan 30K original miles

I can only imagine the frustration of being in the car, seeing someone backing-up toward you, blowing your horn, and then watching helplessly as you are hit... Yeah, you've got reason to be upset!

Some repairs are easier than others. This one will be more difficult because of its location. The wheel well makes access from the back side limited in part and impossible in the other part. The use of welded 'studs' for pulling on the outside surface of the panel is what I'd suspect will be employed today. Much like hammer and dolly work, where the studs are attached is a part of the art in being successful.

Sorry this happened to you. Update us on the repair and how it is accomplished.

Best Wishes,

NoShortcuts
a.k.a. Charlie Brown
near Syracuse, New York

Im insured with a good company . They have a lifetime guarantee if the work is no good it gets fixed again, My choice of repairer. But who do you trust not to fill it with bog [bondo] ?

The frustrating thing is its all up to me and my time to run around.. Damn Taxi driver had very little damage , he wont even get it fixed.. Prick!

Carl I think the stainless is ok.. I may even have a spare I would have to check thanks for the offer.. the fuel gauge is still going ok.



"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"

My condolences. You can't always tell in the pictures but for all of you that haven't seen it is a very neatly done car, which I think hurts even more. Hope you can repair or replace the strip OK. It would be worth much more than 20K over here for a car that good.