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ar0ck
10-31-2011, 02:07 PM
Waiting for the claims adjuster from my parents home owner insurance to swing by some time today... Helluva way to end your pre-deployment leave...:cry:

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Pretty sure there will be a part out thread in the near future. The car wasn't insured and was only out of the garage this week because I was working on one of my motorcycles, I had talked to my dad only minutes prior about putting it back in when the entire branch collapsed off the oak tree in our back yard. What a nightmare
WildBillyT
10-31-2011, 02:13 PM
Pouring out a quart of 5w-30 for the fallen brother.
BonzoHansen
10-31-2011, 02:21 PM
that sucks Alex. Is it your tree or the neighbors tree? Homeowners might cover it if it is the neighbor's tree.
69BirdX
10-31-2011, 03:40 PM
That sucks. Sorry to hear alex
edpontiac91
10-31-2011, 04:34 PM
That REALLY SUCKS. It looks like a total, but I can feel for you when it's your baby and an act of God sends it to the scrap pile.:rofl:
mc73nova
10-31-2011, 04:40 PM
Wow, that sucks. Sorry to see that happen to anyone, especially to a vehicle you really care about. I hope there is an upside to this story in the future.
WildBillyT
10-31-2011, 04:42 PM
That REALLY SUCKS. It looks like a total, but I can feel for you when it's your baby and an act of God sends it to the scrap pile.:rofl:

Dare I say "bent pillars = instant total"
thunder
10-31-2011, 04:48 PM
damn man, i always liked that car. At least no one got hurt, thats always a plus
sweetbmxrider
10-31-2011, 04:50 PM
**** man that is terrible. Your car always looked great, such a shame to see this.
madness410
10-31-2011, 05:00 PM
holy crap i cant believe that...one of my favorite 4th gens ever too. horrible to see it like that...what a shame. hope it all works out for you man.
madness410
10-31-2011, 05:02 PM
I had talked to my dad only minutes prior about putting it back in when the entire branch collapsed off the oak tree in our back yard. What a nightmare


ps) also be thankful you werent in the car moving it when this happened..
JL8Jeff
10-31-2011, 05:35 PM
Wow, that sucks. Might as well save the drivetrain for another project since you know the history of it.
Blackbirdws6
10-31-2011, 06:45 PM
Really hard to see these pics Alex. Is the roof a really bad fix? Seems like a lot of it could be repaired without much trouble.
WayFast84
10-31-2011, 08:16 PM
wow man what a shame! This was my favorite 4th gen period!

I know its early and a low blow but pm me a price on the z06 wheels and tires.
BigAls87Z28
10-31-2011, 08:29 PM
****, ugh...man still from Saturday about this.
btownws6
10-31-2011, 08:32 PM
wooow thats brutal hope it works out in your favor
coolmanvette75
10-31-2011, 08:37 PM
Man this really sucks to see. The was one of the cleanest LT1 4th gens around
LS1ow
10-31-2011, 09:31 PM
IT WAS THE cleanest LT1 4th gens around

saw it on FB yesterday, and still cant believe it.

when i had my LTx car i wanted to do it exactly like you. car was a beautiful work of art. if you even need a hand with taking apart or rebuilding just message me on FB and ill be there anytime, im only a few towns over.
MyFirstZ
10-31-2011, 09:52 PM
...8(
The Fixer
10-31-2011, 10:20 PM
Saw the pics before on FB as well - made me sick to my stomach, cause I know a lot of blood, sweat, and tears were poured for this car. :( Best of luck with the situation!

I also agree with Jeff - keep the drivetrain for another toy down the road. It's a damn good combo to swap into an S10 or G-body.
maroman88
10-31-2011, 10:23 PM
holy crappppppppppp! this is terrible!

luckily i was at work or my blazer woulda been parked in the driveway where a tree landed, and i duno how the vette escaped harm, it was completely surrounded by fallen trees
usp55
11-01-2011, 07:40 AM
NO F'IN WAY!

I loved that car, everythign was just perfect.


Even as it sits now it could still be next months COTM IMO
Blacdout96
11-01-2011, 08:57 AM
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/kirk-khan-shout.jpg

Had to.

On a side note, I'm sorry that happened bud, that is a sweet ride. You could always just hack off the damaged roof and make it a convertible.....
maroman88
11-01-2011, 09:27 AM
my sisters old 02 Camaro had a new roof welded on, i couldnt figure out why inside the Ttops was silver and the car was black, pulled the interior panels and saw the welding, turned out when i ran the carfax it was involved in a roll over! that then explained the oil in the air intake
LS1ow
11-01-2011, 11:27 AM
body work is still better than mine too...
band77one
11-01-2011, 03:24 PM
that sucks man, always a beautiful car, hope everything works out in your favor
qwikz28
11-01-2011, 10:04 PM
Alex- Just saw this. Let me know if there is any way I can help at all.
Jersey Mike
11-01-2011, 10:47 PM
Miserable. You know my feelings about that car, too. My condolences & best wishes.
NJ Torque
11-01-2011, 10:50 PM
Sucks man...
ib4200
11-02-2011, 05:59 AM
definatly the most well done Ltx in my opinion
ar0ck
11-02-2011, 02:16 PM
So three days have passed and my parents insurance company hasn't responded. Worst case scenario is we bring this up to a corporate level, I deploy to Afghanistan for a whole year in a few very short months so I wont even be around to handle this crap. I had other plans for my deployment money but mid way through I'll most likely be buying a V6 Car as a roller, been tossing ideas around and I'll put some designs together later for a revamp. Thankfully the most important pieces IE the drive train are fine, so I would just end up transferring the heart.
WildBillyT
11-02-2011, 02:28 PM
So three days have passed and my parents insurance company hasn't responded. Worst case scenario is we bring this up to a corporate level, I deploy to Afghanistan for a whole year in a few very short months so I wont even be around to handle this crap. I had other plans for my deployment money but mid way through I'll most likely be buying a V6 Car as a roller, been tossing ideas around and I'll put some designs together later for a revamp. Thankfully the most important pieces IE the drive train are fine, so I would just end up transferring the heart.

Not for nothing, but you are no longer limited to a gen 4 chassis. Obviously your suspension stuff won't make the conversion though.
townsend
11-02-2011, 04:28 PM
depressing.....sorry man that blows
91camaroracer
11-02-2011, 05:08 PM
hey man, dont know you but sorry to see these pictures, i myself just got back from a year in afghanistan and these are not things i like to see lol, good luck with the car and the deployment.
sweetbmxrider
11-02-2011, 06:10 PM
So three days have passed and my parents insurance company hasn't responded. Worst case scenario is we bring this up to a corporate level, I deploy to Afghanistan for a whole year in a few very short months so I wont even be around to handle this crap. I had other plans for my deployment money but mid way through I'll most likely be buying a V6 Car as a roller, been tossing ideas around and I'll put some designs together later for a revamp. Thankfully the most important pieces IE the drive train are fine, so I would just end up transferring the heart.

I did it, its easy. Easiest is going your 95 to a v6 95.
LS1ow
11-02-2011, 09:11 PM
id be down to help you put your drivetrain into your bike. ill bring my welder.
coolmanvette75
11-02-2011, 09:35 PM
If you decide to part it out, lmk about the hood. If there isnt too much glass that needs to be fixed, I might be interested
NastyEllEssWon
11-02-2011, 09:49 PM
id be down to help you put your drivetrain into your bike. ill bring my welder.




yeah after seeing your hood hack job i wouldnt let you anywhere near me with a rubber tipped spoon let alone a welder :moon:
LS1ow
11-03-2011, 06:16 AM
yeah after seeing your hood hack job i wouldnt let you anywhere near me with a rubber tipped spoon let alone a welder :moon:

:shock::rofl:
drmrman
11-03-2011, 08:36 PM
Saw on your facebook... sucks man... Sorry to see this...
V
11-05-2011, 05:28 PM
Alex want a ttop roof section? I can cut it down low.
maroman88
11-05-2011, 05:33 PM
Alex want a ttop roof section? I can cut it down low.

club project while hes deployed???
Jersey Mike
11-06-2011, 09:40 AM
club project while hes deployed???

I'll second this. Thanks for serving, Alex.
LS1ow
11-06-2011, 10:05 AM
im down for that.
ar0ck
11-06-2011, 12:59 PM
Alex want a ttop roof section? I can cut it down low.

Parts that I know off the top of my head that will need to be replaced:
Rear passenger side 1/4
Drivers side front 1/4 panel
Glass all around
Drivers side door
Drivers seat
Spoiler & Hood need some cosmetic love
The bumper might have been torn off as well
BonzoHansen
11-06-2011, 04:59 PM
Parts that I know off the top of my head that will need to be replaced:
Rear passenger side 1/4
Drivers side front 1/4 panel
Glass all around
Drivers side door
Drivers seat
Spoiler & Hood need some cosmetic love
The bumper might have been torn off as well

Part it
qwikz28
11-07-2011, 09:53 AM
Whether we are talking about parting or fixing, I'm in for help. Keep us updated with what you want to do.
WildBillyT
11-07-2011, 10:05 AM
Part it

Yup. Hate to say it but it's not worth saving.
Blacdout96
11-07-2011, 10:25 AM
Spoiler & Hood need some cosmetic love


I call dibs on those repairs if there is a club project.
V
11-07-2011, 10:55 AM
After carefully looking over the chassis im junking. I can not find a satisfactory place to cut the front a pillars. For a v6 or maybe a stock v8, u could cut the metal at the base, but on a modded v8 like yours. Id only cut/weld structural frame sections at factory pinchwelds or seams. The sail panel area would be a breeze to cut due to 4 panels meeting there. But due to the a pillars being part of the whole firewall section, i would not swap roofs in your particular car. Sorry.
ar0ck
11-07-2011, 06:33 PM
It is what it is, if the insurance will cut me a check as a total, then buy it back I'll definitely consider parting it out, but it wont be for a very long time.
LS1ow
11-07-2011, 07:54 PM
i got all the glass except the windshield and misc. other stuff laying around... if it comes down to a rebuild, ill be dropping it off for you.
Blacdout96
11-08-2011, 09:48 AM
You could always cut the A pillars low, and take out the rear glass, and rock it like a 1963/4 Corvette Grand Sport open top lol.