Bumper cover experts, Help!

[secondchance]

Tom,

Recently I had a claim on my windshield (yes. ZR-1 specific complete w/ delam and 17 years of wear...) and my insurance, once finding out the difference between the regular C4 vs. ZR-1 and realizing factory part was no longer available and a repro was available (yes. left over from Kurt fiasco) willingly paid for the repro and factory weatherstrip ($346).
I was very appreciative. I have Progressive insurance, btw.

Perhaps I should bubble wrap the whole car...

Good luck!

[LGAFF]

Just so people know how it works...GEICO does not have a database they use system such as CCC/Mitchell/ADP same as shops, these are tied into manufacturer databses and also to alternative parts software for used and aftermarket.

If you can't find a part they should escalate it to a sup

[tomtom72]

I was thinking of asking these guys if they could make one for the rear of my Z. Okay, but I need to lighten up. I thought it was funny when I saw this at the track Monday.

[tomtom72]

Okay, now I really need some help.

GEICO just called me and I need to prove that their data base is incorrect. Does any one have any ideas how I can prove that a ZR-1's body panels are distinct and different from a regular 90 vette?

TIA

Tom

[VetteMed]

Eh, just have them order the one they think fits, and then they have to explain why there's no way on earth it will fit once it's at the shop.

Realistically - any piece of literature from 89-90 will mention the wider rear fascia in the ZR-1. I would think that would be proof enough.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

I agree. If they won't do their homework, let them spend their money on a bumper that won't fit. Then, maybe they'll listen up and get the job done.

[ScottZ95ZR1]

The GM parts manual specifies our parts by RPO ZR1. Even the Illustration Index for Chassis Group 7 differentiates rear bumpers for "EXC ZR1" and "ZR1".

I agree with the others that you shouldn't have to prove anything to the "experts". It's absolutely ridiculous but I went through similar BS in the beginning stages.

[tomtom72]

Yea that's how I felt about it. I told the claims person in charge of this claim to order me up 10 bumper covers that fit a ZR-1 and only cost $900 bucks each.

This is starting to get to me though. I'm going to go to their drive up adjustor's place tomorrow and see what they want to use as proof.

I may call the chevy dealer where I bought my Cobalt and see if they can give me proof of the different part numbers and that our covers are discontinued. Then I have to figure out who sells these mythical ZR-1 bumper covers and go get them to admit they don't have any?

I'm soooo glad that I took the time last Saturday to fix a lot of the appearance damage otherwise I would want to choke some one right about now if I had to look at all the damage. Now it's just the two cracks in the cover that are visible and you have to get real close to see them. I fixed the molding that popped and straightened up the Lic frame and installed a new left rev light and she look good.

[LGAFF]

Originally Posted by tomtom72

Okay, now I really need some help.

GEICO just called me and I need to prove that their data base is incorrect. Does any one have any ideas how I can prove that a ZR-1's body panels are distinct and different from a regular 90 vette?

TIA

Tom

Have them call one of the salvage vendors and check......it should be in the estimating systems database.

[LGAFF]

looks like the basic hollander interchange knows the difference


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