Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:20:42 -0700
Reply-To: miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
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From: miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Oh Dear,
Oh Deer... Mel Came Through With the Dough for the Doe
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Stephen, I think that, after the dust settles and you have all your $
and repairs, it would be valuable to query the adjuster on the
specifics of your claim. Specifically, speak of the plight the typical
Vanagon owner finds himself in when making a claim, in contrast with
your experience. This could yield some valuable information for the
list.
Gracias,
Miguel
On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 12:11 AM, Stephen Steele
<steeles@horizonview.net> wrote:
> The damage from the deer strike of Oct 13 is officially settled by my
> insurance company.
> I received a check from Mel the insurance adjuster for $4326 as
> compensation for the repairs due on my 89 Westy.
> The e-mailed references to theSamba and GoWesty sites must have
> jogged him into a better understanding of the real world values on these
> Wunderbusses of ours.
>
> I will take the 89 to the body shop on Dec 8 for the repairs to
> start. Until then we will gather up a new bumper, bra, headlight
> adjuster screws,
> to go with the lower grill, right side turn signal with lens, and
> various nuts and bolts that I have already procured from my shelves
> and spare parts locker.
> FWIW, I have had a long term relationship with this shop since 1978
> when the shop owner was a new fender pounder just out of high
> school. He and I tag teamed
> Mel for a few weeks in getting a higher value placed on the Westy so
> that the repairs could be made without salvage titling it.
>
> The 89 will go into winter storage after being repaired... only to
> await out next Westy adventure in the Spring.
>
> Stephen
> Chillicothe OH
>
> 1989 Westy No name... The 89
> 1991 Caravelle
> 1985 Wolfie Weekender pop top
> 1990 Spare Parts Locker
> 1973 Sportsmobile
>
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