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SamF
09-04-2006, 07:15 PM
Well after 3 fun months my ride has to go to the body shop. I got nailed by a red light runner :mad: Saturday night, looks like it isnt too awful bad. But we all know looks can be decieving.

http://www.dropshots.com/day.php?userid=173631&cdate=20060903&ctime=204807
2003DOHC
09-04-2006, 07:20 PM
Hope you have her back on the road soon Sam.
jdando
09-04-2006, 07:20 PM
Ouch! Hope you are okay, any airbags deploy?

jeremy
jgc61sr2002
09-04-2006, 07:22 PM
Sam - Sorry about the accident. Hope there were no injuries.
Looks like a door and a fender to be replaced and probably some cowl damage.
You'll be back on the road in no time.:D
SamF
09-04-2006, 07:55 PM
No injuries and no air bags thankfully. Just a lot of mangled sheetmetal. I have to say, "I didnt feel a thing" so to speak. The car crashed admirably :beer:

SF
HwyCruiser
09-04-2006, 07:57 PM
Ouch. I hope the red-lighter's insurance takes car of you.
Bigdogjim
09-04-2006, 08:27 PM
Sam; The crew that alined it is at your beckon call if you need 'em.

PM sent!
RoyLPita
09-05-2006, 03:39 AM
If they change the door, you might lose the door tag. See if they could cut it and save it for you.
supa_carrot
09-05-2006, 04:19 AM
Sam, I was in a very similar accident last week. Only I got hit by a guy pulling out right at red light and I hit him with my passenger side. His fault as well, and his insurance is fixing up the Marauder. Very similar damage from the picture, only mine is further back. And you are right, the car crashes well as I felt nothing from the accident.
SamF
09-05-2006, 07:30 AM
If they change the door, you might lose the door tag. See if they could cut it and save it for you.

Roy its interesting you mention that. This car has no sticker which leads me to believe it previously had body work. I've heard you can get another from Ford but wouldnt know where to start...
RoyLPita
09-05-2006, 08:00 AM
Roy its interesting you mention that. This car has no sticker which leads me to believe it previously had body work. I've heard you can get another from Ford but wouldnt know where to start...

I wish that I could get my door tag, also. I work for a dealer and I have no clue on how to get one.
SamF
09-05-2006, 02:39 PM
I added a few pix...

click da button (http://www.dropshots.com/new.php?userid=173631&cdate=20060905&cimg=0)
SamF
10-23-2006, 10:00 AM
Well its been quite a ride. I think it will be ready toward the end of this week. Still needs to be assembled, buffed out, shipped to the alignment shop and detailed but things are looking up! I uploaded a few shots from this weekend...everything is painted.

http://www.dropshots.com/new.php?userid=173631&cdate=20060903&cimg=0
1 Bad Merc
10-23-2006, 10:17 AM
Been there and it is definetely no fun... The exciting part is getting your car back and having it look great! Hang in there as it looks like it is almost finished.:beer:
LordVader
10-23-2006, 12:21 PM
She was hurt pretty bad. But the pics of the painting look really good, look like they are taking care of the MM.
SamF
10-24-2006, 09:19 AM
It's been so long now, it will feel like I got a NEW car! ;)
magindat
10-24-2006, 11:22 AM
I had similar damage, only a LOT worse.

Great shop got her real straight. Mine was in for 13 weeks. I feel your pain, but it'll be worth it.
StevenJ
10-24-2006, 03:04 PM
I wish that I could get my door tag, also. I work for a dealer and I have no clue on how to get one.

On a side note, can't they hook up your car's computer to a diagnostic port and tell you the engine code? Just a thought.
SamF
10-24-2006, 06:06 PM
On a side note, can't they hook up your car's computer to a diagnostic port and tell you the engine code? Just a thought.


It's the build sticker that is missing. The one with the build date, axle code, trans, etc. My car came without one, so I always figured it had body work at some point and it was removed. The shop doing the car now (Cavallos, Newtown Square, PA) tells me that when they have work that will affect that sticker they remove it carefully with a heat gun, paint the back white and then stick it back on when the paint is done....

I am looking forward to getting the beast back.
Mills Marauder
01-27-2007, 09:59 PM
when you replace a part of a car that has a vin sticker the shop usually cuts the vin sticker off and sends it to the factory for replacement. this ensures that there arent two cars running around with the same vin. ie.. one imposter and the real one. ask the shop to make sure they get that decal replaced it has your paint code as well as other valuable info that comes in handy at the dealership when preforming repairs.
Mills Marauder
01-27-2007, 10:03 PM
they paint the back white because when you peel it off the stcker says void all it the background. with some patience and care sometimes you can get it off without a hitch.