Posted November 23, 200321 yr comment_58098 Well... Today, while I was on my to the store.... (i wasn't drifting) and what do you know, my ex girl friend is on the other side of the road. It's in Colorado and several inches of fresh snow was on the road. She lost control and slid into my car... damaged the front fender and the rear quarter panel. Here is a picture if my car this morning at 10:30AM Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9008-totalled-my-280z-pictures-inside/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 23, 200321 yr Author comment_58099 How here is what is looks like at 4:00PM today.... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9008-totalled-my-280z-pictures-inside/#findComment-58099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 23, 200321 yr Author comment_58100 This is the front fender and headlight.. as you can see.... fairly GONE! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9008-totalled-my-280z-pictures-inside/#findComment-58100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 23, 200321 yr Author comment_58101 and here is my rear quarter panel.. naturally dented in bad... and yeh.. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9008-totalled-my-280z-pictures-inside/#findComment-58101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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November 23, 200321 yr Author comment_58103 and one more.. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9008-totalled-my-280z-pictures-inside/#findComment-58103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 23, 200321 yr comment_58104 Really sory to hear that...especially after you got it up to snuff. At least the caps stayed on! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9008-totalled-my-280z-pictures-inside/#findComment-58104 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 23, 200321 yr Author comment_58107 Is this repairable? How much will this cost me? I was thinking around $1,500 dollars and alot of work. I need a new: Headlight bucket Headlight cover (1 side) Repair in rear quarter panel Side Marker Front Side Marker Rear New Paint Bodywork New Front BUmper New Front headlight Headlight Bulb Bumper Shocks Front Valence New Hood Hinge Maybe more.. I dunno, I am in disbelieve...hours after I took the pictures... I had to take new pictures... just on a different car than I remember now Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9008-totalled-my-280z-pictures-inside/#findComment-58107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 23, 200321 yr comment_58108 Ouch! You say it was bad luck? Ex girlfriend? Are you sure she was not aiming for you? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9008-totalled-my-280z-pictures-inside/#findComment-58108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 23, 200321 yr comment_58119 Not a total loss (except to insurance). The damage is very repairable, especially if you find a parts car with the parts you need. The quarter can be worked back to normal by a "real" body man. Not one of the ones that fixes new cars, but an old guy that knows how to work metal. It is still in good shape. Glad you were not hurt. I am sorry to hear that it happened.Let this be a lesson to those that want to drive in bad conditions with their Z. Not as easy to fix something that is 30+ years old as it is to fix a 3 year old Civic. Gotta be a little careful with vintage cars. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9008-totalled-my-280z-pictures-inside/#findComment-58119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 23, 200321 yr comment_58122 You've only got one choice truthfully... find a parts car. The bumpers, and bumper shocks are going to be the hardets thing to find. Everything else is easy. Odd how the bumpers for 280's are harder to find than for the 240's now..... Rear quarter is gonna take quite a bit of work, unless of course, you choose to replace it with a replacement panel, which might be the cheapest and easiest alternative, considering how much labor might go into straightening it correctly. Not trying to be smart... but you might want to think about one of those "100 dollar jewels" to drive in the winter, if it gets banged up, throw it away.... ought to be plenty of rusty old Chevy or Ford sedans around you could pick up really cheap. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9008-totalled-my-280z-pictures-inside/#findComment-58122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 23, 200321 yr comment_58123 sorry to here about the poor thang.hope you get her back on the road before long Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/9008-totalled-my-280z-pictures-inside/#findComment-58123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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