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« Reply #240 on: February 25, 2011, 07:08:34 am »

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.................................!

Glad to hear she's okay but Damn Randy you put 100's of hours into that sweet ride.  Get her a truck.

Thats just awful news.
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« Reply #241 on: February 25, 2011, 07:58:17 am »

That really sucks Randy, but glad your daughter is ok. Better the car than your daughter. You have alot of talent in bodywork, you'll get back on the street. Is the motor ok?

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« Reply #242 on: February 25, 2011, 08:54:08 am »

you to have some bade luck . hope you get it to gether.

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« Reply #243 on: February 25, 2011, 16:16:31 pm »

I'm so glad Becca is OK.  What a bummer Randy!!  Cry
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« Reply #244 on: February 25, 2011, 16:38:57 pm »

That really sucks Randy, but glad your daughter is ok. Better the car than your daughter. You have alot of talent in bodywork, you'll get back on the street. Is the motor ok?

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I'm afraid this is gonna get some sawzall action, after the adjuster comes out
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« Reply #245 on: February 26, 2011, 01:08:39 am »

Wow... that really sucks about the Ghia but the girl is much more important!
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« Reply #246 on: February 26, 2011, 02:11:16 am »

here's some pics or the carnage










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« Reply #247 on: February 26, 2011, 04:51:47 am »

OMG.....That really sucks....!!! ...I'm glad to hear your daughter is ok though....But man that sucks !!...No matter how careful you drive you just can't escape the Knuckle heads...!!
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« Reply #248 on: February 26, 2011, 11:22:30 am »

Such a shame  Embarrassed, good to hear everything is ok with your daughter!

Good luck with the repair!

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« Reply #249 on: February 26, 2011, 13:26:23 pm »

 Shocked hope it will be saved. And most important your daughter is safe.
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« Reply #250 on: February 26, 2011, 21:17:35 pm »

Shocked hope it will be saved. And most important your daughter is safe.
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« Reply #251 on: February 27, 2011, 04:50:49 am »

So sorry to hear that Randy, found out from Greg. Glad to hear Becca is OK though. You sure did a nice job on that car!
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« Reply #252 on: March 02, 2011, 08:29:40 am »

Well, I have some sad news to share. While my daughter was sitting at a red light patiently waiting the green and for the intersection to clear of all the straglers. The dumbass behind her sees the green and floor boards it, right into the back of her car. Thankfully she's allright, but it completely buckled the rear fenders, decklid and bumper. I'm afraid it's a total loss as far as insurance goes, but we will see in the coming week as I have to get an estimate to clip the rear half. I will post pics later Cry Cry Cry all that work and money Cry Cry Cry
let me guess........He was texting I bet...!!!!
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« Reply #253 on: March 02, 2011, 14:25:47 pm »

Well, I have some sad news to share. While my daughter was sitting at a red light patiently waiting the green and for the intersection to clear of all the straglers. The dumbass behind her sees the green and floor boards it, right into the back of her car. Thankfully she's allright, but it completely buckled the rear fenders, decklid and bumper. I'm afraid it's a total loss as far as insurance goes, but we will see in the coming week as I have to get an estimate to clip the rear half. I will post pics later Cry Cry Cry all that work and money Cry Cry Cry
let me guess........He was texting I bet...!!!!
My thought at first as well, but the guy was in his late 60's, so no. Just impatient!! I got my estimate to turn into the insurance so now we wait and see
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« Reply #254 on: March 02, 2011, 21:28:54 pm »

Good luck!!!!

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« Reply #255 on: July 14, 2011, 01:13:19 am »

YEAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!! Smiley Smiley Smiley Smiley I just picked the ghia up from ISP West after having them stretch the back into shape for me. I really want to give a huge THANK YOU  to Alex and his crew, it looks awesome already, without them, it would've gotten the sawzall. The decklid fits better now than before it got hit, the engine compartment looks good. All I have to do is a little bodywork and blend the paint and she's as pretty as before. Only this time it's gonna have the roar of 48IDA's. I will post pics as the project progress' Smiley Smiley Smiley Smiley
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« Reply #256 on: July 14, 2011, 03:40:54 am »

what a sad but awesome storie i thought the ghia was done forever im curious to see how it came out....
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« Reply #257 on: July 14, 2011, 09:54:19 am »

Wow..very kool ta hear !...I can't wait to see some pics..!
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« Reply #258 on: July 14, 2011, 13:32:24 pm »

Good news  Cool
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« Reply #259 on: July 14, 2011, 14:36:41 pm »

We want pic's  Grin!

Very good news indeed!

Good luck with the rebuild.

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« Reply #260 on: July 27, 2011, 06:11:19 am »

Some updates since I got the car back.









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« Reply #261 on: July 27, 2011, 11:23:04 am »

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« Reply #262 on: July 27, 2011, 14:27:51 pm »

That car must have been a cat in another life ! 9 lives !  Looks good, now mud her up !
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« Reply #263 on: July 27, 2011, 14:46:42 pm »

Looking good!

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« Reply #264 on: July 27, 2011, 16:00:54 pm »

That car must have been a cat in another life ! 9 lives !  Looks good, now mud her up !
It's already mudded up and in primer, I'll post more pics tonite
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« Reply #265 on: July 30, 2011, 16:26:42 pm »

Looking good Randy, and the Meltebeke frame wasn't damaged.  whew.
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« Reply #266 on: July 31, 2011, 01:27:49 am »

A few more shots.




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« Reply #267 on: August 28, 2011, 08:49:10 am »

Any progress?

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« Reply #268 on: August 28, 2011, 16:14:11 pm »

I bought a notchback that was media blasted and started getting some surface rust. So I've been focusing on shell body work and getting it in epoxy primer, then I will finish the ghia. I should have the notch in primer by the end of this week
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« Reply #269 on: August 28, 2011, 16:34:58 pm »

Ok, good luck!

I have the same problem, to many different jobs  Undecided

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