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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Amigo on 27 December 2009, 21:22:56
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Yesterday was great. Met a few old friends from down south, one of whom now runs a pub & given the distance was told i can have a free room above the pub when any weekend do's are on. Had a lovely evening with my parents. Mum still sent me off this morning with a packed lunch & told me to drive carefully!!!!! Got home to find some *%$££&*(%$$£$ had driven into the Consul. Hit & run. My lodger was here, ran out...as did all the neighbours & moved the car from the road onto the front. Only one rear quarter panel damaged, should be repairable but even me & Steve can't do it, i'd have to pay one of his workmates as it's heavy gauge steel (1961).
I've got a crime no. & she's insured fully comp. but would get written off if i claimed but i'd rather not claim & fix the car, just bought 4 original wolfrace wheels (5 stud) & 4 replacement doors, so i'm not giving up now.
Had some information from a mate regarding the Meganes whereabouts, passed onto local police who have just left & they're off to investigate, gotta find it before it's scrapped.
Sorry to go on but this has really spoilt a happy chrimbo. Can't have anything nowadays.
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Another hit & run on these pages. Seems there's alot lately.
That stinks matey, it's a low thing to run into someones car & $£"7 off without any care :( :(
Hope you get it sorted :y :y
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Yesterday was great. Met a few old friends from down south, one of whom now runs a pub & given the distance was told i can have a free room above the pub when any weekend do's are on. Had a lovely evening with my parents. Mum still sent me off this morning with a packed lunch & told me to drive carefully!!!!! Got home to find some *%$££&*(%$$£$ had driven into the Consul. Hit & run. My lodger was here, ran out...as did all the neighbours & moved the car from the road onto the front. Only one rear quarter panel damaged, should be repairable but even me & Steve can't do it, i'd have to pay one of his workmates as it's heavy gauge steel (1961).
I've got a crime no. & she's insured fully comp. but would get written off if i claimed but i'd rather not claim & fix the car, just bought 4 original wolfrace wheels (5 stud) & 4 replacement doors, so i'm not giving up now.
Had some information from a mate regarding the Meganes whereabouts, passed onto local police who have just left & they're off to investigate, gotta find it before it's scrapped.
Sorry to go on but this has really spoilt a happy chrimbo. Can't have anything nowadays.
:o Oh Guy!; so sorry to read this......what with Dash` passing and now this. :'(
Got to get that Consul repaired; I want a ride please! ;)
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Sorry to hear that Guy, I heard the stats on uninsured drivers the other day and it's frightening ( especially as ANPR is supposed to be the dogs danglys) maybe that's why they did one.
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+u@<}~£ %@!*r*ds ^£nts ^W0^£
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In a way i'm glad i wasn't here because i'd be the one getting locked up if i'd have got hold of him.
If he's uninsured he get's a fine which the court keeps.
I keep 2 cars legal & get diddley squat.
No wonder some take the law into thier own hands!!!
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b@stards.... only good news i guess is their car maybe damaged, and the dumbass chavs won't have the knowledge like you do to fix it :y
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In a way i'm glad i wasn't here because i'd be the one getting locked up if i'd have got hold of him.
If he's uninsured he get's a fine which the court keeps.
I keep 2 cars legal & get diddley squat.
No wonder some take the law into thier own hands!!!
Agreed >:(
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Local police have been round & taken my ins. details & "inspected" the Consuls damage which i was happily surprised at. They also said they'd investigate where i said i thought the offending car lived & asked would i let the matter rest if the offender paid the repairs?
Yes i would, we all make mistakes but i won't hold my breath.
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Sorry to hear that Guy. :( :( hope it get,s sorted ok and they get what,s coming to them
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Local police have been round & taken my ins. details & "inspected" the Consuls damage which i was happily surprised at. They also said they'd investigate where i said i thought the offending car lived & asked would i let the matter rest if the offender paid the repairs?
Yes i would, we all make mistakes but i won't hold my breath.
Does that mean they might actually have an idea who did it ?? Could be a result if they do .. :y :y
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Local police have been round & taken my ins. details & "inspected" the Consuls damage which i was happily surprised at. They also said they'd investigate where i said i thought the offending car lived & asked would i let the matter rest if the offender paid the repairs?
Yes i would, we all make mistakes but i won't hold my breath.
Then let the dust settle for a while and then give the tinker a slap for being a sh!t and not coming clean in the first place
>:(
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Very disappointing news indeed G, hope the damage isn't too difficult to repair :y :y
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B@stards! Hope cops find out who it was and make them pay for it Guy. >:( >:( >:(
Hope the damage isn't too bad, and that she can be fixed ok, have you got any pics of the damage? :-X
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Cheers all. I'll post a couple of pics tomorrow. I understand not everyone on here is a classic car fan but i am & invest alot of time, love & money, same as i have the Beastie so i get a tad frustrared when some spotty cap wearing in bred thinks he can drive into my car, have it on his toes & get away with it.
Not on my watch. He may as well have hit the Beastie. He'll pay one way or the other. I'M NOT HAVING IT!!!
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From what the Police said, I reckon they know who the driver is, and have spoken to him/her already. I'd wager the driver was pissed, so didn't stop to give details. Probably used an excuse of "nobody was around to report to, I panic'd and drove home".
Now sober, they'll get away with drink driving and just pay for the damage caused.
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f**king scum bag cant stand drivers like that fingers crossed they get the t*at :y
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(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa42/dogsdinner44/2009_1114consul0002.jpg)
Pre damage.
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa42/dogsdinner44/DSCF0308.jpg)
Post damage. NOT rather' HAPPY!!!!!
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(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa42/dogsdinner44/2009_1114consul0002.jpg)
Pre damage.
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa42/dogsdinner44/DSCF0308.jpg)
Post damage. NOT rather' HAPPY!!!!!
I know it looked a mess beforehand but it was solid. Already got 4 new doors & was ready to paint.
Sad thing was there was no pile of rust on the road after the impact so that was a solid rear quarter considering it's nearly 49 years old.
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I worked in auto refinishing for a number of years and have sorted out worse "dings" looking at the damage I would say that it would be quite easy to straighten out given time,patience and the right tools
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Gutted for you Guy :( :( :(
Small consolation that there's no rust on the road, so panel is solid enough to repair, and it hasn't been for the re-spray yet
[edit]Emma sends a big kiss to make you feel better :-* :-*[/edit]
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What a complete bunch of c@%*'s. I sincerely hope that you can get fixed. :y
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Gutted for you Guy :( :( :(
Small consolation that there's no rust on the road, so panel is solid enough to repair, and it hasn't been for the re-spray yet
[edit]Emma sends a big kiss to make you feel better :-* :-*[/edit]
Yep, there's always a bright side. Imagine how you'd feel if you'd just finished restoring it. :-/
Kevin
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About 50% of the houses on our road have a drive. I'm soooooooo glad that we are one of them.
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I have a drive with workshop behind. The Consul was legally parked in the road as i've just had the block paving relaid. She was going in the workshop for a full repaint & brake overhaul...wish i'd put her in a day earlier. Good news is a mate in the trade can pull the damage out ready for painting for £150, inner wing is still sound so could be worse. New quarter panel is £250 & a cut & weld job. Ins might write her off...i hav'nt asked.
Are some folk totally devoid of common decency? If i did this my guilty conscience would'nt let me rest.
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you are certainly having your share of bad luck this year guy? looks like he /she drove straight into the wing ?sounds like the cops no who has done it mate ?hope you find em and give them a good hiding mate .hope you have a better new year :y
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Really hope that it can be sorted out, I'm sure it can.
My first car was a '61 lowline 375 ( a very long time ago) and I remember the metal being like armour plate so there's plenty of scope for a repair.
I hope your rotten luck of late changes for the better. A very happy New Year to you. ;)
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Really feel for you, I had a 375 lowline, it was one of the best cars I've owned.. :y
Whatever you do DON'T involve the insurance because I feel they will write the car off especially if you get a younger assessor who doesn't appreciate older cars.
Good luck with the repairs, it's surprising what a good panel beater can do!