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Xophertony · Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 1:20 pm Post subject: garbage truck VS my 86 Firebird

after dropping my girlfriend off at work i was headed east on 23rd aproaching lovejoy, i was stopped in traffic and a garbage truck pulled out from the curb directly into my right front fender. the 16" formula wheel was damaged, the tire was shredded, and the fender and door both have scrapes and dents.

insurance info was exchanged. this was on friday. i attempted to post this then... but must have clicked preview instead of submit.

the car needs an alighnment and there may be some frame issues.

Twilightoptics · Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 1:25 pm Post subject:

Shouldn't be any frame issues for that kind of hit.

That sucks. You're having all kinds of trouble with that car.

Xophertony · Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 1:28 pm Post subject:

3 accidents in the last six months. 1 my fault, one not my fault, and one hit and run.

the inner metal fender looks pushed in, that truck is measured in TONS.probably 4-8 of them. he pushed me a good foot before he even noticed he hit me. the garbage company is self insured, i don't know if thats good or bad.

cameron7710 · Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 4:35 pm Post subject:

iansane · Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 5:13 pm Post subject:

That. Sucks. Crying or Very sad

I think I still have another one of those wheels rolling around my garage if push comes to shove.

91RSVert · Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 5:46 pm Post subject:

Should just be cosmetic and front end alighnment.

Hopefully the "self insured" turns out ok.

83Z28BlackBetty · Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 6:15 pm Post subject:

WOW Tony, I'm sorry to hear that! You better start taking care of that thing before it just decides she has had enough! Hope you get her fixed and back on the road soon!

~JAKE

QwkTrip · Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 7:09 pm Post subject:

Oh, nice. Almost run over completely by a garbage truck. Shocked

Those are big machines. Glad you didn't get hurt.

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 10:25 pm Post subject:

ouch!

That sucks dude.

Glad you're okay though, there's some crazy people out there.

I can keep my eye on the yards for a white Firebird fender.

rjmcgee · The Hammer Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 2328

That sucks man.

I have a fender you can have for free, just not sure how to get it there.

91camaro_rs · Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 11:13 pm Post subject:

dang man that sucks

glad your alright

at least it wasnt hit in the back in the unibody part...fenders are a lot easier to fix

Xophertony · Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 12:37 pm Post subject:

thanks for the kind word everyone. and yes it could have been much worse, he coud have pushed me into the oncoming lane!

i got all the estimations done today, had to go to a few different places. body guy said frame damage is unlikley due to the hit location, and he "eyballed it" and said it looked good. i'll know for sure when i have it aligned.

total came out to just under $1,800. well under the value of my car acording to NADA. (2,000 low retail, 5,xxx high retail). if i see half that i should still come out a few dollars ahead after doing most of the work myself.

i also spoke to my insurance company, they said due to the nature of the accident, (what with being struck by a parked truck and all) that this should not cause my insurance to go up at all. so thats a nice thing.

rodney and ian, you both have PMs. Smile

Al Hasse · Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 1:06 pm Post subject:

Man, that sucks, you've been having some bad luck lately with that car lately.

That's a little more than mine came to a couple of years ago with similar damage ($1500). Only difference besides being on the other side is your wheel was damaged too. I had a similar crease and then a little damage to the plastic by the headlight, my wheel only lost its center cap.

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 10:53 pm Post subject:

If its the truck's fault and they're paying, Maybe you could put some of your own money and get that hood painted?

Just a thought.