TOTALED!!

jimmynotch · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 12:45 am Post subject: TOTALED!!

It finally happened. I got hit and the notch is a loss. I need a front apron, a fender, a front bumperw/ over-riders , and a windshield. I guess thats what you get when you gamble with an OG daily driver. I will post pics tomorrow. So F**cking sad right now. Crying or Very sad

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Tram · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 1:00 am Post subject: Re: TOTALED!!

fifty-five · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 11:34 am Post subject:

That blows, Are you O.K.? Good Luck getting her back together!

blankmange · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 11:58 am Post subject:

I have a couple of early hoods I can donate...
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69sqbck · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 4:59 pm Post subject: totalled

Jimmy, we might have an apron and front bumper at the shop. I will check this weekend and let you know.
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jimmynotch · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 5:53 pm Post subject:

Well after suveying the damage in the daylight, it is bad but not a complete loss. I do need a bumper blade and passenger side bracket, a euro H4 headlight assembly, a turnsignal and lense, and I am still looking for a windshield. Tram said he has one but its a six hour drive to get there and that would suck with no glass on the way down. So thanks to everyone for the help so far. It never ceases to amaze me how our t3 guys come together to help out. I just wanna get teh thing back on the road, y'know? Confused

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Russ Wolfe · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 6:00 pm Post subject:

I have a front clip for a '69 in Iowa. The fenders might need a little work, but there is very little rust, in the clip itself.
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jimmynotch · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 7:14 pm Post subject:

My body-guy seems to think the clip is gonna work out. He says he has seen much worse. maybe now will be a good time to do all the other odds and ends and do a full paint job before the invasion this summer.
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notchback · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 7:22 pm Post subject:

notchboy · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 7:59 pm Post subject:

Sorry to hear Jimmy! Shit does happen though. I would say that this is a fine time to nut up and fix it nice. After its done deliberatly scratch the paint somewhere. This is a guarenteed to cast the demons out prior to driving it. Wink

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jimmynotch · Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 9:51 am Post subject:

I think I will be able to track down a front bumper blade, but now I am having trouble finding a passenger side bracket and overrider. I have the Flat4 towel-bar kit and the bars are salvageable, but apparently, Flat4 does not exist anymore. Does anyone have a clue where I can track down a Flat4 overrider?
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hoss · Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 12:11 pm Post subject:

I know this doesn't help too much but it does look like Flat4 is around.. at least in Japan. I think MoonEyes just stopped distributing the parts here in the US? Does anybody know if Flat4 has a new distributor here?

http://www.flat4.co.jp/
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hoss · Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 12:14 pm Post subject:

I should have searched more before I posted.

Looks like CIP1 up in Washington distributes Flat4 products here. I found the front overrider set that you need.

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C38%2D3%2D005

Hope that helps.
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Ambersand · Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 6:25 pm Post subject: I may have something....

I have a 66 that's a total parts car - just missing the front windshield...as I'm new to the T3 scene, I don't know what if anything will work for ya, but let me know if I can give you anything off the car. It's got the bumpers, etc....

Sad

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jimmynotch · Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 9:03 pm Post subject:

So I got a perfect front fender from a 67. I hate to cut the side marker hole and drill out the trim clip hole since it is a one year only from a square or fasty. If anyone has a good early fender and wants to trade... I remember trying to find '67 stuff (doors and pass-side fender) and it aint getting easier.

Front apron is coming back to shape though I am still considering chopping it off and replacing it with a perfect one. I got a hood with the larger mustache, so that will have to be changed as well. I think the hinge on the passenger side is tweaked so I may have to find one of those now.

In any event, its gonna be a while before Maggy will look right. It makes me sick, but I am trying not to be discouraged.
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Anniehum · Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 9:48 pm Post subject:

Okay, don't laugh at me but isn't an early type lll the same, I guess I am asking if an early square front end would work for a notch. If so, Jimmy, over here in Kingston there is an early square at Jim's wrecking yard on Stottlemeyer Rd. He is reasonable on parts. PM me if you want to come over.
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Tram · Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 10:35 pm Post subject:

localboy · Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 12:42 pm Post subject:

Jim- Sorry to just read this. What side/type of turn signal do you need? I MAY have uero non-bullet ones for both passenger and driver in my boxes under my house. Let me know and I can crawl under there with a flashlight...
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skippytheleglesshobo · Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 10:57 am Post subject:

do you have any pictures of the damage. it's morbid i know, but i'd like to see them.
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jimmynotch · Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 12:56 pm Post subject:

o have pics of the carnage, but for some reason my computer won't recognize my camera. As she sits now, there is no hood, no winshield, and no bumper. I did bolt up the passenger side fender to get a look at how f**ked up the apron is. Its has a long way to go before it is straight.
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