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Offline springer

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« on: June 18, 2015, 02:23:24 PM »
So if it wasn't for bad luck I guess I wouldn't have any luck at all guy ran a stop sign and of course I ran into him now they're talking about total my truck so far it's $4300 to fix it 2000 gmc
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Re: bad luck
« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2015, 02:59:19 PM »
Had to pull bumper out so I could move it so if they total it I mite buy this to replace it need something to pull my camper it's a friends truck and he take's good care of his truck but has alot of miles 216000
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Re: bad luck
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2015, 03:29:07 PM »
  So sorry to hear that !! Just did the brakes all around on a 2000 GMC 1500 Sierra for a buddy. Nice riding truck when I took it for a spin. Pictures don't look super bad but those parts add up quick I guess.Did any messy airbags deploy ? Glad your OK I hope. Guy ran a red light last spring and took the front of my minivan off,  sheite can happen so quick.
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Re: bad luck
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2015, 04:43:40 PM »
My turn:

Was driving down 5th St and some "stupido" changed lanes without looking and plowed right into me!

Just bought this truck 4 months ago.





To make matters worse, my wife's infinity is in the shop cuz some idiot hit her in a parking lot [hit and run!]


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Re: bad luck
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2015, 05:23:26 PM »
Quote from: calj737 on June 18, 2015, 04:46:43 PM
I can fix that! My Dad's a Plumber and he has awesome tool set!  ::)

I'm sure it will buff right out!
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Re: bad luck
« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2015, 11:49:54 PM »
Quote from: calj737 on June 18, 2015, 04:46:43 PM
Relax, all right? My old man is a television repairman, he's got this ultimate set of tools. I can fix it!  -- Jeff Spicoli, Fast Times at Ridgemont High::)

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Re: bad luck
« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2015, 04:56:32 AM »
Quote from: springer on June 18, 2015, 02:23:24 PM
So if it wasn't for bad luck I guess I wouldn't have any luck at all guy ran a stop sign and of course I ran into him now they're talking about total my truck so far it's $4300 to fix it 2000 gmc

Where is the quote from?   Seems to be high, I mean I worked in body shop 5 years ago but prices did not double over last 5 years.

Hood, bumper, fender, light - any more damage?
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Re: bad luck
« Reply #7 on: June 19, 2015, 08:30:12 AM »
Quote from: 70CB750 on June 19, 2015, 04:56:32 AM
Quote from: springer on June 18, 2015, 02:23:24 PM
So if it wasn't for bad luck I guess I wouldn't have any luck at all guy ran a stop sign and of course I ran into him now they're talking about total my truck so far it's $4300 to fix it 2000 gmc

Where is the quote from?   Seems to be high, I mean I worked in body shop 5 years ago but prices did not double over last 5 years.

Hood, bumper, fender, light - any more damage?

The problem is most body shops and mechanics shops don't "fix" things anymore they just replace with new parts. That's what costs so much. Paint jobs have gotten expensive too. They will probably want to repaint the whole thing to match.

Springer here's what i would do, let them total it if they have to, you will have first option to buy it back for cheap. Take the money to a local trade school with a body shop, they will usually do it for the cost of parts. It's a nice truck and the damage isn't severe unless as smoeone mentioned the airbag deployed. If not no big deal. I would try and keep it. Better than forking out $50K for a new one. Or trusting someone else's used junk.

 
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Re: bad luck
« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2015, 08:36:45 AM »
My daughter 99 Camry got hit in a parking lot by some unknown bastard.  Hole in the front bumper, I got a new bumper cover on eaby and fixed it for 100 bucks total because I used just Perfect match to spray paint it and clear coat from TSC - thats actually excellent paint.

Body parts are cheap, the body shop I worked in was 1-2 man show and we did these insurance jobs all the time.

As long as there is no frame bent, this is an easy fix and as Duanob said, don't buy somebody elses problems.
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Re: bad luck
« Reply #9 on: June 19, 2015, 11:32:18 AM »
Quote from: calj737 on June 19, 2015, 04:09:52 AM
It figures you'd know that movie line for line.  :P

Yep. I was a freshman in high school when that movie was released.
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Re: bad luck
« Reply #10 on: June 19, 2015, 07:08:04 PM »
well so far  bumper assembly  headlight assembly core support radiator ac condenser Grill hood fender
mass air flow sensor anty lock brake sensor front left wheel steering columns broke
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Re: bad luck
« Reply #11 on: June 21, 2015, 10:10:05 PM »
I feel your pain. I barely got to tinker with my SOHC today. Some A-hole hit my wife's Avalanche in the parking lot of the local Walmart ( God, I hate that place!) . My Fathers day was spent straightening the front bumper and rubbing out the smudges on the chrome and plastic. Almost good as new.
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Re: bad luck
« Reply #12 on: June 22, 2015, 08:35:52 PM »
Well they totaled the truck to give me $5535 it's more then i pay when i got the truck bought my truck back for $900 and then resold it  for $1200 to a friend of mine  so I can put a deposit on the truck I just bought 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 extended cab with a 143000 miles  I'm happy now I have to go to the doctor and deal with my shoulder pain Jim
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Re: bad luck
« Reply #13 on: June 23, 2015, 04:05:27 AM »
Quote from: springer on June 19, 2015, 07:08:04 PM
well so far  bumper assembly  headlight assembly core support radiator ac condenser Grill hood fender
mass air flow sensor anty lock brake sensor front left wheel steering columns broke

Yeah, that's what you call mechanic's special. :)
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