Did something real stupid today. Need Help

[hpbadger]

Ok I really messed up today.

I am owner of #192. Went over a hill today in third gear, accelerating moderately. Right over the nicely paved hill was about 1500 feet of terrible dirt/gravel road.

I fishtailed terribly and headed straight for a head on collision with the front of a guardrail. Was able to pitch car to the right to avoid a major catastrophe (such as head on collision or rolling car into a ditch). Unfortunatly for my ZR1 I clipped the rear driver's sider quarter panel on the front of the guardrail.

The rear quarter panel was about 1 foot from the bumper. It will have to be replaced as well as rear bumper pieces. Rest of the car looks about perfect. I will also have to replace the rear driver's side wheel.

My wife and I were not injured.

Needless to say I am greatly embarassed and pissed off at myself for damaging this great car. Funny thing is I was complaining about a small scratch I found on the hood this morning.

Well, my ZR1 is no longer nearly perfect thanks to one idiot driver/owner.

I have comprehensive insurance that can take care of the damaged body pieces.

Can anybody reccomend a source for the rear quarter panel and bumper as well as a good body shop in Arizona? I am in Tucson. The car is still very drivable and would consider taking it to Phoenix to have it repaired by somebody who knows what they are doing.

Thanks.

[Jeffvette]

The rear surround is still available from GM. THe bumper, you'll have to do some searching.A few NOS are still floating around, and some used undamaged ones as well. The other piece that you will have trouble locating will be the bumper molding.

Start here www.whiteracingproducts.com

[hpbadger]

Thanks Jeff. I will call around tomorrow to see what white racing has. I should post a picture of the damage. It is bad but could have been a lot worse.

The driver's side quarter panel above the wheel is what I am most concerned about. Not sure if it is available for a 94.

[Z Factor]

Hello and welcome to the forum:handshak:

Sorry to hear about your bad experience. The parts can be found as Jeff has pointed out, but it will take a little leg work if you are going to hunt for them yourself. As to places in AZ, neither of the following two handle what you need but might be able to steer you in the right direction. It can't hurt to call or email them;

Faber Corvette
Phoenix, Az
(602) 252 7436

ZR51 Performance
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
602-319-6575
Bill Boudreau
Email: billb@zfdoc.com

Good luck and keep us updated.

:cheers:

[hpbadger]

Hello and welcome to the forum:handshak:

Sorry to hear about your bad experience. The parts can be found as Jeff has pointed out, but it will take a little leg work if you are going to hunt for them yourself. As to places in AZ, neither of the following two handle what you need but might be able to steer you in the right direction. It can't hurt to call or email them;

Faber Corvette
Phoenix, Az
(602) 252 7436

ZR51 Performance
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
602-319-6575
Bill Boudreau
Email: billb@zfdoc.com

Good luck and keep us updated.

:cheers:

Thanks very much! I will call those guys tomorrow.

chris

[blackjack]

i have a good used rr bumper cover,if you cant find anything...unfortunately,the moldings are for a 1990
blackjack
91/1735

[LeoLily]

We just had our rear end fixed/bumper replaced on our '90. Parts were a b*tch to find and, not to dishearten you, the repair took over 4 months due to locating the parts. Ended up getting a junked rear bumper through Dino's Corvette Salvage in Florida and the shop had to repair the top panel damage. Some of the moldings were still available through GM and some of the parts came from White Racing. Good luck. Boy, do I sympathize! :rolleyes: The good news is that the car came out looking brand new. We had our repairs done through Purifoy Chevrolet in Ft. Lupton, CO.

[hpbadger]

Thanks very much for all the input!

Talked with Bill at Z51 in phx. He recommended a good shop to put the pieces on.

While it is up there might have Bill do some performance upgrades.

Thanks again to all. I will let everyone know how it turns out!

Chris

[Aurora40]

Needless to say I am greatly embarassed and pissed off at myself for damaging this great car. Funny thing is I was complaining about a small scratch I found on the hood this morning.
Well now you no longer have to sweat those kinds of things. Once you get it all fixed up, you can go nuts enjoying driving it. :)

Just a thought, but maybe there's a reason to consider a body kit now that you need to get some panels anyway. ;)

[hpbadger]

Well now you no longer have to sweat those kinds of things. Once you get it all fixed up, you can go nuts enjoying driving it. :)

Just a thought, but maybe there's a reason to consider a body kit now that you need to get some panels anyway. ;)


Thanks! Not sweating the small stuff anymore after my boneheaded move!

I am considering some suspension upgrades ...maybe coil overs.

[rkreigh]

sorry for the mishap. it will fix. I drive hard and have had a few bonehead zr-1 wrecks myself. the car is pretty tough.

kurt was trying to mold new bumpers, I don't think they are done yet. try ebay too, every now and then they show up.

do the coil overs, it's a great mod!! really adds better handling and you can set the ride height and tune the spring rates. gets rid of the "cross talk" and hopping around bumpy corners. I love em.

[hpbadger]

sorry for the mishap. it will fix. I drive hard and have had a few bonehead zr-1 wrecks myself. the car is pretty tough.

kurt was trying to mold new bumpers, I don't think they are done yet. try ebay too, every now and then they show up.

do the coil overs, it's a great mod!! really adds better handling and you can set the ride height and tune the spring rates. gets rid of the "cross talk" and hopping around bumpy corners. I love em.


Thanks a lot for the input! I have new billsteins can the coil over work with those shocks? I was looking at DRM at coilovers but had not contacted them. Who do you recommend for the coilovers? Thanks!!!!!

chris

[Greenvetter]

There's a rear bumper right here on ZR1net. Worth a check to see exactly what it is. Might be the cover.

http://www.zr1netregistry.com/Vette_parts.htm


9/12/06

SELLER= William Smith(TX)
PHONE= 325-942-6103
EMAIL= texasss1967@yahoo.com (ss1967@yahoo.com)

DESCRIPTION/OPTIONS: I have a zr1 rear bumper. I didn't realize this when I bought it and it will not fit a non-zr1 car. It is in very good condition. It has the numbers 10153675 and 14104183 on the inside in the license plate area. I am told it is a 91-95 zr1. I do not need it and just need to move it down the road. I'll take $350 shipped or make offer.