Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2023 01:22:44 +0000
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Subject: Re: Bam! My Vanagon got hit...hard
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On Friday, April 14, 2023 at 04:30:25 PM PDT, OlRivrRat <olrivrrat@comcast.net> wrote:
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https://www.heritagepartscentre.com/us/volkswagen/vanagon/body-parts.html
> On 13 Apr , 2023, at 6:31 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote:
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> Just FYI....I also contacted Resource #4. California Westys in San Diego; the guys who did my Subie conversion. They do a fantastic job of Subie conversions, and their skills at restoration are top notch. I explained my situation to Cesar, the owner, he remembered me from 8 years ago. He said, we are slammed with projects; he said he has to pay $4k to $6k for a junker Vanagon. He said best case that he might be able to fit me in...in August! Yes....this is the new reality.
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> On Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 03:33:02 PM PDT, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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> Thank you, guys, for all your encouraging support. Today I went to a couple body shops to kind of see where I'm at. First shop was a Mom & Pop; really like those guys, honest...body guy eating his lunch in shop. They HIGHLY encouraged me to source a "clip"...where they cut out a major piece from junk Vanagon and then weld it back into my Vanagon. They said if I do all this ground work, and I supply all other parts, repair (welding, finishing, painting) would be $5K. Second shop was Calibre Collision, apparently a chain. They said "No"; car too old; won't show up in our system (I didn't like them anyway). Third option: a Facebook friend of mine, whom I've done several campouts with, turned me on to a small 2 man shop. This shop deals with "cut out, weld on" projects routinely; owner has several Vanagons....has a backlog of Subie Conversions. Anyway, I think this is my guy. Great work, fair price, plenty of relevant experience. As far as the Insurance Companies go...everyone is basically saying....expect little.
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> On Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 05:59:29 PM PDT, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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> Saturday I was patiently waiting in left hand turn lane at light; I moved across the limit line, well into intersection. Light changed from green to yellow, opposing traffic in slow lane stopped. I continued on my left hand turn. Out of nowhere, a black Tesla in fast lane raced to try to make the light....came out of nowhere (those Teslas are fast accelerating). BAM! Hit passenger door. My Vanagon spun around, and also got Passenger side rear quarter hit. So, crumpled up Passenger door and stuff underneath, windshield broken too. Tesla driver said to me, "I'm so sorry, it's all my fault, we were in a hurry, any neck or back pain?" Cops came. No police report, they just instructed us to exchange information. Mine is a Tintop, super excellent condition, Subie 2.2 conversion, new tranny too. I haven't taken to shop for estimate, but my guess is $9K+. My insurance requested photos; exterior, interior, I also sent then $15K invoice for the total Subie conversion. Not sure if stuff can be "pulled out". I do know of a guy with a backyard of junk Vanagons....including door. Maybe sawsall stuff from a junk Vanagon and weld into place. And that's only the front end! Rear damage included barely allowing Hatch to open. It's a mess. Wish I could post photos. Advice?
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