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vanagonjr Samba Member
Joined: October 07, 2010 Posts: 3424 Location: Dartmouth, Mass.
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Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2020 11:09 am Post subject: Re: Syncro smashed. Insurance or Part Out? *CONCLUSION* |
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Mathew Zelezen wrote: |
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All that was left to do was paint it with some Monstaliner.
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I'm curious why you painted it; the old paint looked perfect (or was it not?).
Was it for the durability of the Monstaliner while off-roading or just a color change was preferred?
The monstaliner in that color does look really, really great!
Love the wolf decal too. _________________ John - 86 Wolfsburg Westfalia "Weekender"
Flint reversed 1.8T W/Passat 5-Speed
LiMBO (late model bus club) www.limbobus.org
LiMBO is on Facebook too! https://www.facebook.com/groups/
FAQ thread: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=525798 |
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danfromsyr Samba Member
Joined: March 01, 2004 Posts: 15129 Location: Syracuse, NY
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Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2020 11:29 am Post subject: Re: Syncro smashed. Insurance or Part Out? |
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where do I find one of these, they look like they can be very handy at times..
BTW major KUDOS and GREAT JOB
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Mathew Zelezen Samba Member
Joined: November 04, 2004 Posts: 547 Location: Graeagle, CA
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Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2020 6:38 pm Post subject: Re: Syncro smashed. Insurance or Part Out? |
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Thanks all!
Yeah, it was not what we had planned but we try to roll with life and stay positive.
Vanagonjr- Its hard to see in the "Before Monstaliner' pic but I did have some of the seams redone prior to the paint as a preventative measure.
And yes! I'm a lucky guy to have a girlfriend that enjoys the Vanagon life and tolerates my addiction.
She's learning to drive it now.
_________________ 87 Syncro Tintop
~Rocky J Motor
~Steedle Trans
Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: It might have been. |
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Multiman mv Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2017 Posts: 987 Location: Martha's Vineyard, Ma
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Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2020 6:53 pm Post subject: Re: Syncro smashed. Insurance or Part Out? |
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Great job getting back in the game. Your original story was heartbreaking. Just glad no one was hurt and happy to see you bringing life to an otherwise, lifeless syncro. Hope you two get to enjoy some fun trips this coming season. _________________ 1991 multivan, FAS 1.9 tdi, Peloquin limited slip
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...mp;start=0 |
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telluridekhh Samba Member
Joined: August 17, 2010 Posts: 6 Location: Telluride, CO
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Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2020 6:53 am Post subject: Re: Syncro smashed. Insurance or Part Out? |
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3.18.2020
I’m soooo sorry to hear about Lars...
Unfortunately I’m going thru the same thing with Gracie right now.
I hit a rock driving down valley just upstream of Sawpit and rolled her recently.
I’m ok. Recovering from some whiplash.
A lot more went right than wrong with the accident.
I had just put a new 2.2 GW VW engine, new EFI, new stainless exhaust and new clutch into her.
The insurance companies offer didn’t even cover the cost of all the parts. I provided them with all the info.
But reading this thread and your experiences gives me good advice, reinforcing what steps I’m already taking, and perhaps a franken van is in my future as well.
If you are up for it I’d love to communicate more directly.
Thanks Matt!!
You are actually the one a long time ago who turned me into the Samba as a resource !
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Abscate Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2014 Posts: 22566 Location: NYC/Upstate/ROW
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Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2020 12:24 pm Post subject: Re: Syncro smashed. Insurance or Part Out? |
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Yikes, K
Post some pictures of you are inclined. Cars can always be fixed _________________ .ssS! |
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Mathew Zelezen Samba Member
Joined: November 04, 2004 Posts: 547 Location: Graeagle, CA
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Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2020 2:57 pm Post subject: Re: Syncro smashed. Insurance or Part Out? |
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Hey Kristen!
It's been a long time my friend! I am so sorry to hear that you're going thru this too but really glad that you're healthy and not hurt. Sorry about Gracie. I know how frustrating and depressing this whole process can be.
All of the advice I was given here was very helpful!
With hindsight I would suggest the following:
1. Don't post anything online until the insurance company has settled. You don't want anyone's innocent comments to corrupt your case. Private message me or any of the other members here for help.
2. Prepare for it to take a lot longer than you thought. My situation was different and involved 3 insurance companies but it still took 8 months.
3. You might want to involve GoWesty since you bought their engine and look into their Opinion of Value Report. Also, look for other vans for sale that matched Gracie to show the insurance company what is considered a fair price.
4. And don't take the first offer even though you will be sick and tired of dealing with them.
I don't know how Gracie looks.. and Abscate is right when he says cars can be fixed it just depends on how much you're willing to spend versus can you swap your good parts into another vehicle.
This is a dark time for you but this community is awesome and here to help and you're welcome to PM me any time about your concerns. _________________ 87 Syncro Tintop
~Rocky J Motor
~Steedle Trans
Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: It might have been. |
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