gotoatz Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 DAMMIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT0128 Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Ouch, sorry to see that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Could be worse. The bumper cover is easy to replace. No sheet metal or frame damage, so it will look like new in a week or so. I find BEER works very well in situations such as this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd2none Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Too bad its not black. I'm about to pull the rear bumper/valance/lights off my 2010 next week to install 2013 versions. You might be able to find a grabber blue take off if you search around. Otherwise the bumper cover is about $471 MSRP and comes unpainted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoatz Posted February 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Thanks guys.... Sadly the rear quarter panel is rippled. So not sure about that..... Rear ended by a 22 year old unlicensed, possibly uninsured kid. Driving his Dad's 1997 Toyota Rav4. My hope is my body shop guy can work the cost of prep and paint for side scoops and window scoops into the equation, since they are already gonna mix paint. Trying to make lemonade out of lemons here........ Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMcGuirk Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Thanks guys.... Sadly the rear quarter panel is rippled. So not sure about that..... Rear ended by a 22 year old unlicensed, possibly uninsured kid. Driving his Dad's 1997 Toyota Rav4. My hope is my body shop guy can work the cost of prep and paint for side scoops and window scoops into the equation, since they are already gonna mix paint. Trying to make lemonade out of lemons here........ Mike he should be arrested and thrown in jail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsybtch Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Sorry to see that.........Hope it gets fixed better then new! How come they never run into something like a 85 Chevy caprice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawwy600 Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Best of luck with the repairs. Hopefully you're in good health Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Oooh that hurt me inside to see. Sorry to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S8MS-01904 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Ouch......... Be sure to check the exhaust, cause it could be damaged. I think you should fix it, sell it, then replace with a 2014. It most likely won't be the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yosemiddysam Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Damn man, Sorry to see that. Hope everything works out for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Ouch. It looked like it was just hte plastic, but if it got into the quarter panel just get it replaced. Your CarFax will of course show an accident repair. Bummer overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT NAJA Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Mike, Sorry to see this and I agree the 22YO should be in the Cross Bar Hotel. But a great body shop can do wonders to get MO OATZ back in showroom condition. Keep us posted... PS: A beer does sound like a good Rx for the situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHELBYCS6 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Thanks guys.... Sadly the rear quarter panel is rippled. So not sure about that..... Rear ended by a 22 year old unlicensed, possibly uninsured kid. Driving his Dad's 1997 Toyota Rav4. My hope is my body shop guy can work the cost of prep and paint for side scoops and window scoops into the equation, since they are already gonna mix paint. Trying to make lemonade out of lemons here........ Mike You will love the look, I have the SS side and window scoops on my GB 2010 and to me, they make the car look like a Shelby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Sorry to see this. Especially how it happened. Luckily you are fine and car is an easy fix! Way to make lemonade... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCMM Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Thanks guys.... Sadly the rear quarter panel is rippled. So not sure about that..... Rear ended by a 22 year old unlicensed, possibly uninsured kid. Driving his Dad's 1997 Toyota Rav4. My hope is my body shop guy can work the cost of prep and paint for side scoops and window scoops into the equation, since they are already gonna mix paint. Trying to make lemonade out of lemons here........ Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Hmmm...... I could not see the rippled quarter panel in the pics. That really blows, but you are headed down the right path to fix/upgrade. 1 month after I had my '09 car a little old lady in a Cadillac oil tanker backed into the front bumper and cracked it. I was so irritated, but how do you do anything other than try to comfort her and make sure she was OK. Took it to the body shop and got it fixed properly with no worries. Since I don't plan on letting this car go, I don't car about the car fax. Lemonade out of Lemons is the way to go. Post up the final repair pictures when its done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumors Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Do I see another wide body order for Jer. Sorry to see this Mike. Good luck with the repairs and doesn't matter who did this or under what circumstances. ITS A CRYING SHAME....AND A SHAMELESS CRIME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoatz Posted February 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Thanks Guys.... Yes, the exhaust is effected. He kind of rolled over the top of the exhaust tip. It does appear slightly bent. It is very frustrating to me, in that the other driver originally told me he "forgot his license"...then I finally just told him to Man up, did he have one" He said no, but told the cop he has a permit. Supposed to have a licensed driver with him. I worked so many years so hard for this car, I have to say that my reaction even surprised me. I thought if it ever happened I would go ballistic, but actually stayed quite calm and business like......still don't get it....could it be a sign of maturity, at 58 finally I agree in that side scoops and window scoops have always said "Shelby" to me. So I figure the time is right, if they are already prepping and mixing paint.....we shall see.... Here is what took me out........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngotSilverSnake Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Thanks Guys.... Yes, the exhaust is effected. He kind of rolled over the top of the exhaust tip. It does appear slightly bent. It is very frustrating to me, in that the other driver originally told me he "forgot his license"...then I finally just told him to Man up, did he have one" He said no, but told the cop he has a permit. Supposed to have a licensed driver with him. I worked so many years so hard for this car, I have to say that my reaction even surprised me. I thought if it ever happened I would go ballistic, but actually stayed quite calm and business like......still don't get it....could it be a sign of maturity, at 58 finally I agree in that side scoops and window scoops have always said "Shelby" to me. So I figure the time is right, if they are already prepping and mixing paint.....we shall see.... Here is what took me out........ No license and no insurance. Just another example of the expanding culture of irresponsibility in this country. Never any serious consequences for the guilty in these situations. Makes my blood boil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoatz Posted February 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 No license and no insurance. Just another example of the expanding culture of irresponsibility in this country. Never any serious consequences for the guilty in these situations. Makes my blood boil. Exactly......Here, let me piss you off a bit more...... According to California Law, if it is determined by contacting his Dad's insurance company that the kid is uninsured, my insurance company has to send him a formal letter requesting insurance information, and, he will have 30 days to respond. Then, and only then, if he does not respond, I can proceed with my uninsured motorist coverage.......But until then, if I want it fixed now, I can proceed, by paying my 500 dollar deductible collision, then, go after them after the fact for my costs..... WELCOME TO CALIFORNIA, THE GOLDEN STATE!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silly fast Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Did the cops give the kid a ticket and tow the car? I would have demanded it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cmcmotorworks Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Accidents happen. If he was not intoxicated he should not be thrown in jail. So far no talk about giving the guy and his father a chance to do the right thing. That could still happen. Easy to judge until faced with same situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSX4833 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 California. My daughter lives there and I'm amazed at what she tells me each and every day regarding the laws in that state. Good luck to you and if you wait the 30 days, it will be the longest 30 days ever. So sorry. Chin up. I prefer Jack Daniels myself but that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08KR525 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 I would have thought your insurance company would go after the dad's insurance since the unlicensed driver was his son. I have heard that since the damage will show up on a Car-Fax that you should be able to receive compensation for the devaluation of your car now that it has been in an accident. The 22 year old that doesn't have a license should be ticketed first, unless he is a habitual offender. What the hell is up with a 22 year old male with a permit? They're lucky that you're not claiming whiplash or something. A competent body shop can fix that & you'll never be able to tell that it ever happened. GL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoatz Posted February 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 I would have thought your insurance company would go after the dad's insurance since the unlicensed driver was his son. I have heard that since the damage will show up on a Car-Fax that you should be able to receive compensation for the devaluation of your car now that it has been in an accident. The 22 year old that doesn't have a license should be ticketed first, unless he is a habitual offender. What the hell is up with a 22 year old male with a permit? They're lucky that you're not claiming whiplash or something. A competent body shop can fix that & you'll never be able to tell that it ever happened. GL Yes, my insurance is going after Dad. But at this time, it is still unknown if Dad's insurance is valid........Driver did not have a current insurance certificate in the car.....also illegal.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdvision Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 That sucks!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry you have to go through all this BS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Greenwell Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 I think under the circumstances it would be to your benefit to go ahead and fix it using your deductible and get your repairs done, your insurance company will go after the driver and/or father if they have insurance. You will be miserable while you wait and not want to drive your Shelby banged up. In this day and time I would be interested to know why a 22 year old had only a permit to learn to drive. That and the fact there was no insurance would not give me a warm fuzzy feeling. I wonder if your law enforcement officer ran a driver history and/or criminal check on this individual on scene at the accident. You did not mention if a traffic citation was issued and a traffic accident report was completed. Not all jurisdictions work wrecks unless they are very serious with major damage or bodily injury. Many states have very strict laws on driving vehicles without insurance because of what happened to you. Take care and remember you were not injured and will live to drive and enjoy your car. A real "bummer" and you have every right to be ripped. Regards GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoatz Posted February 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 I wonder if your law enforcement officer ran a driver history and/or criminal check on this individual on scene at the accident. You did not mention if a traffic citation was issued and a traffic accident report was completed. Not all jurisdictions work wrecks unless they are very serious with major damage or bodily injury. There was an accident report filed by the PD. When the driver presented me with an expired registration, and then, finally admitted to me that he did not have a license, I called PD immediately and demanded they come out, told them I thought the kid was going to bolt...... As far as citation, I don't know since I was dismissed from the scene well before the other driver. He had called his sister to come to the scene, reportedly to drive the vehicle away.... The officer told me that the California DMV cannot run a history or report off of an ID card, which is the only thing this kid had that was apparently valid......Oh, except for the fact that the title for the truck was with it, (duh....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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