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XfireZ51 · 05-22-2011

What a drag!

ScottZ95ZR1 · 05-22-2011

Sorry to see this happened to you Tom. Glad it was relatively minor but I know that doesn't make it feel any better at this point.

Start practicing now and repeat after me..... NO, THE AFTERMARKET C4 CORVETTE BUMPER COVERS AVAILABLE AT ECKLERS WILL NOT FIT MY CAR !!!

Give me a call sometime tomorrow, Tom. Not sure I can offer much help but there are a few things from my recent experience that I'd like to share with you.

LGAFF · 05-22-2011

Anything can be repaired......just depends on the labor cost...heat and platic welding should be a remedy.

RICKYRJ1 · 05-22-2011

Thats Sucks! but you know that already. Glad you are OK,
She will look better than new when you get her fixed up. If you need anything don't hesitate to ask

tomtom72 · 05-22-2011

Thanks Scott, Dominic, Lee and Rick! This is a good place to be if you are a ZR-1 owner! The Brotherhood is alive and well and looks after it's own!

Scott PM sent Brother. 10-4 on the Eckler's parts, that's the first thing that ran thru my head!

Lee, I realize that plastic welding can fix it. The only thing is I don't know enough to ask the right Q's to know if the shop knows enough to do it properly. I guess I have some research to do. I know a few corvette restoration shops but C4's are too young to be restored I would think? I figure only the guys here are restoring C4's and not most of the restoration shops.

Dom, Rick....yea it made my day! Now I clearly see the other side of the thought to having a garage queen.....if it isn't out on the road things like this can't happen. I'm just not sure what would suck more; having a ZR-1 caged up, or driving it and taking the risk? It would appear that grasshopper has chosen unwisely, but the alternative would suck worse to me! I couldn't have this car and not drive her.

Thanks guys for all the support!

Tom

HIZNHRZ · 05-22-2011

Sorry to see the damage to your car Tom; glad no one was hurt. Good luck with the insurance company. It might be a pain but I'm sure it will work out.

tomtom72 · 05-23-2011

I know this may be stupid.....but does anyone think that the reverse lights could be switched left for right by turning one upside down?

TIA
Tom

Blue Flame Restorations · 05-23-2011

They cannot be switched and look 100% ok. There is a sligt slant. We'll help you find them OR send me your broken one and I'll repair the tabs.

ScottZ95ZR1 · 05-23-2011

I have a set if you need them Tom.

They cost me nothing - so that would be your price.

The car they were removed from had over 100K on the odometer, so alot of Mustang drivers have watched these get smaller. Does that make them priceless ?

tomtom72 · 05-23-2011

Scott and Brett you guys are the best!

Thank you soooooo much!

05-22-2011	#11
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,709	Re: Bumper cover experts, Help! What a drag!

05-22-2011	#12
ScottZ95ZR1 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pendleton, IN Posts: 659	Re: Bumper cover experts, Help! Sorry to see this happened to you Tom. Glad it was relatively minor but I know that doesn't make it feel any better at this point. Start practicing now and repeat after me..... NO, THE AFTERMARKET C4 CORVETTE BUMPER COVERS AVAILABLE AT ECKLERS WILL NOT FIT MY CAR !!! Give me a call sometime tomorrow, Tom. Not sure I can offer much help but there are a few things from my recent experience that I'd like to share with you.

05-22-2011	#13
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Re: Bumper cover experts, Help! Anything can be repaired......just depends on the labor cost...heat and platic welding should be a remedy. __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

05-22-2011	#14
RICKYRJ1 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tinton Falls, NJ Posts: 1,177	Re: Bumper cover experts, Help! Thats Sucks! but you know that already. Glad you are OK, She will look better than new when you get her fixed up. If you need anything don't hesitate to ask

05-22-2011	#15
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: Bumper cover experts, Help! Thanks Scott, Dominic, Lee and Rick! This is a good place to be if you are a ZR-1 owner! The Brotherhood is alive and well and looks after it's own! Scott PM sent Brother. 10-4 on the Eckler's parts, that's the first thing that ran thru my head! Lee, I realize that plastic welding can fix it. The only thing is I don't know enough to ask the right Q's to know if the shop knows enough to do it properly. I guess I have some research to do. I know a few corvette restoration shops but C4's are too young to be restored I would think? I figure only the guys here are restoring C4's and not most of the restoration shops. Dom, Rick....yea it made my day! Now I clearly see the other side of the thought to having a garage queen.....if it isn't out on the road things like this can't happen. I'm just not sure what would suck more; having a ZR-1 caged up, or driving it and taking the risk? It would appear that grasshopper has chosen unwisely, but the alternative would suck worse to me! I couldn't have this car and not drive her. Thanks guys for all the support! Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

05-22-2011	#16
HIZNHRZ Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 738	Re: Bumper cover experts, Help! Sorry to see the damage to your car Tom; glad no one was hurt. Good luck with the insurance company. It might be a pain but I'm sure it will work out.

05-23-2011	#17
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: Bumper cover experts, Help! I know this may be stupid.....but does anyone think that the reverse lights could be switched left for right by turning one upside down? TIA Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

05-23-2011	#18
Blue Flame Restorations Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pendleton, IN Posts: 3,904	Re: Bumper cover experts, Help! They cannot be switched and look 100% ok. There is a sligt slant. We'll help you find them OR send me your broken one and I'll repair the tabs. __________________ 1988 KOH Prototype EX5023 sold 1990 ZR-1 #444 Convertible 1990 ZR-1 Black #966 1991 ZR-1 Quazar Blue #296 1957 Duntov SS Project

05-23-2011	#19
ScottZ95ZR1 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pendleton, IN Posts: 659	Re: Bumper cover experts, Help! I have a set if you need them Tom. They cost me nothing - so that would be your price. The car they were removed from had over 100K on the odometer, so alot of Mustang drivers have watched these get smaller. Does that make them priceless ? Last edited by ScottZ95ZR1; 05-26-2011 at 05:46 PM.

05-23-2011	#20
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: Bumper cover experts, Help! Scott and Brett you guys are the best! Thank you soooooo much! __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member