Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 09:16:54 -0800
Reply-To: Matt Drew <t3vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Matt Drew <t3vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Blackbeard-The Final Update
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Volks-
Finalized all of the work with the mechanic last night, and it turns out
that the outcome is even better than originally anticipated!
Here's what's being replaced:
Radiator (Behr. Saw it wrapped-up in the box last night)
Condenser
Fan Shroud
Radiator Fan Resistor
Radiator Fan
Steering Gearbox
Steering arm
Front bumper
Lower grill
Additional repairs:
Wheel on the spare
New Windshield (still the original and pocked/cracked)
Driver door lock actuator
2 New armrests
Completely new paint (all white - even the cladding, minus the black
strip in the middle)
Replacing ALL lights to the Euro Smoked versions (Not the cheap Chinese
ones)
And then at some point later on down the road, he's agreed to install the SA
Grill for me at no charge if I can get my hands on one (I hear they're on
backorder).
Funny story about the adjuster, too.
He went to the shop yesterday to go over the repairs with him and write up a
revised estimate.
First thing he asked was about how much "these things are really worth".
He took him to a couple of websites (same that were in my original support
documentation to the insurance company, including ebay) and showed him
comparable vans in worse condition with more more miles than mine.
My mechanic's words: "His jaw drop, und zen he zay 'yah, vee pay to make ze
repairs!" :o)
ETA to get my Blackbeard back with his new look is 12/17.
SIDE NOTE:
I've documented this whole process, and have everyone on the list to thank
for the fact that I've gotten where I've gotten WITHOUT the threat of
Blackbeard being totaled.
That being said, I've decided to create a website with a dual purpose.
The first, and primary, is to serve a resource for people who find
themselves in similar situations with their insurance companies after
accidents and aren't exactly sure what to do next.
To that end, any and all documentation that anyone can provide will be
included.
If you submit information and don't want your name used, just let me know.
The second is a picture/description gallery of Vanagons before and after
damage repair work.
Same goes! If you have pics, send 'em on over!
No ETA on the site yet as I have yet to register the domain.
Thanks!
Drew
'90 GL Blackbeard - on the mend, baby!
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