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richardferguson 06-04-2007 03:05 AM

Having had an animal-related cobra accident, I can really sympathise. I figure it will be well-sorted by the Nationals. Generally speaking, I prefer to take the animal out. Cars and obstacles on the side of the road are less forgiving.
Richard

Tenrocca 06-04-2007 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beejay

It looks like the body may have to come off, that adds heaps to the labour bill.

If the body was bonded to the chassis - similar damage, what would the repairers do? Just curious.

Cheers.

400TT 06-04-2007 04:15 PM

What a bugger, I really feel for you mate.


Quote:

Originally Posted by Tenrocca
If the body was bonded to the chassis - similar damage, what would the repairers do? Just curious.

Cheers.

They just cut-off the affected areas of glass, repair the chassis area where required, get new fibreglass pieces moulded up, bond the new fibreglass to body and chassis.

I know Warwick(Harrison) has been involved in plenty of repairs to his own cars and other bonded style kits. Well not actually HIS cars, but Harrison Cobras.

To be honest I don't think it would be much different time/cost wise when you look at the total job.

slow 427 06-04-2007 04:45 PM

Well I have the feed back from the repairer Ian.
Betty will require a new body the impact has shunted the body forward and stuffed it.
So the nationals are not going to see Betty this year.
I should get her back in 3 months.

Churchy 06-04-2007 05:59 PM

Paul,

I am so sorry to hear about your issue mate, but glad that you and your mate are OK.

Rebel1 06-04-2007 07:12 PM

Paul, Glad to see your repairer advised to replace the body.

Fiberglass is a great product but hides damage. Often what looks like relatively minor damage could be masking much more serious damage.

Good that you are getting a new body.

If you can, get the old body back....it would make a great starting point for a cobra body plug.

Not that you'd be wanting to make cobra bodies. :o

Leeroy 06-04-2007 10:20 PM

Paul

will the insurance company let you keep Betty's first skin ?

It would look awesome repaired and mounted to the side of a bar room wall.
With some great racing memorabilia etc. is sure could make a great room.

There has to be a bright side to this unfortunate incident.

Leeroy.

slow 427 06-05-2007 04:43 PM

Guys I will ask if they will give me the body ,if so anyone want her ??

richardferguson 06-05-2007 04:45 PM

I love Leeroy's idea. I've got just the wall to put on. I'll take it!
Richard

Leeroy 06-05-2007 04:53 PM

Paul,

If Rich doesn't want it I will, just building a house with 8m x 12m garage it will fit in nicely.

Leeroy

Rebel1 06-05-2007 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richardferguson
I love Leeroy's idea. I've got just the wall to put on. I'll take it!
Richard

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leeroy
Paul, If Rich doesn't want it I will, just building a house with 8m x 12m garage it will fit in nicely.

Leeroy

Now ya gonna have to cut it down the middle .... but who gets the busted half? ;) :LOL:

stiffy 06-05-2007 06:19 PM

8 x 12 Garage
 
Leeroy
Quote:

If Rich doesn't want it I will, just building a house with 8m x 12m garage it will fit in nicely.
Nice Garage, maybe I can lease some space for a spare car!:D

BUT I WILL KEEP THE KEYS:LOL: :LOL:


STIFFY

Leeroy 06-06-2007 10:00 PM

No problem Stiffy, bring all those esky's you have as well. Make sure they are all full. :D


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