Another build thread

[CTWV50]

Originally Posted by skov

I don't know the full extent of the damage yet, but so far:

Headlight broken
Nosecone smashed
Indicators completely missing
Tyre pulled partially off rim
Radiator, fan, and mounting brackets broken
Bonnet cracked
Wingstay a bit bent

What worries me is that the wheels no longer seem to point forwards when the steering wheel is central.
I think/hope it's the steering rack that's buggered and not the wishbones or chassis.

Going to wait and see what the insurers say before I start stripping it down.
There's no way I could fix it for less than my £100 excess, so I'm thinking I may as well let them pay for the repairs (or at least the parts if they'll let me fix it myself). The other driver is claiming against me anyway, so I don't think I've got anything to lose.
Not looking forward to insurance renewal time!

Oh dear, that's all a bit depressing. At least you can get a nice shiny new bonnet and nose cone out of the deal? Glad your ok.

[skov]

A shiny new bonnet would be quite nice, I was never happy with that one!

Just had another look at the damage. The steering rack does indeed have a nice bow to it now and I can't see any signs of chassis damage, so I might just be lucky yet.

Could have been a lot worse I suppose - I dread to think what would have happened if I'd made it a few more feet out of the junction before impact

[CTWV50]

Originally Posted by skov

A shiny new bonnet would be quite nice, I was never happy with that one!

Just had another look at the damage. The steering rack does indeed have a nice bow to it now and I can't see any signs of chassis damage, so I might just be lucky yet.

Bloody hell I've just sold my last rack on ebay cheap too.

Originally Posted by skov

Could have been a lot worse I suppose - I dread to think what would have happened if I'd made it a few more feet out of the junction before impact

Mmm yes, radiator grill in face scenario!

[SeriesLandy]

That isn't good, I'm glad your ok though
Hopefully your insurance company are good and your back on the road soon.

[thailoz]

What a shame after just rebuilding the engine still the most important thing is that you are ok

[j.brownster79]

Oh dear fella sorry to hear that! As long as your ok! If it helps I can get u a rack from a guy I got mine from which was 70 quid for a mk2 escort although maybe cheaper as u got your old one so maybe no surcharge which I think was 30 quid I can ask him if you need one.

[flyerncle]

Car is fixable,good that you are ok.

[twinturbo]

Ahh Sh....

Glad your ok and the car is mainly cosmetic. Hopefully back together to enjoy some good weather in may!

TT

[skov]

Thanks all. Still feeling like a bit of a tw@t, but what can you do

Spoke to my insurers this morning, and they were a bit concerned that they might not be able to find anyone capable of fixing it given it's a bit of an oddity!
I suggested that given I'm the person that built it, I'm probably the best person to undertake the work, and would be happy to do it if they paid for the parts.
They seemed to think that might be possible and are sending an inspector out on Monday to assess the damage.
Hopefully they'll agree to send me a nice big cheque in the near future and I can start shopping for bits and get it back on the road.

[Stot]

Originally Posted by skov

Thanks all. Still feeling like a bit of a tw@t, but what can you do

Spoke to my insurers this morning, and they were a bit concerned that they might not be able to find anyone capable of fixing it given it's a bit of an oddity!
I suggested that given I'm the person that built it, I'm probably the best person to undertake the work, and would be happy to do it if they paid for the parts.
They seemed to think that might be possible and are sending an inspector out on Monday to assess the damage.
Hopefully they'll agree to send me a nice big cheque in the near future and I can start shopping for bits and get it back on the road.

I did the same thing when I crashed my Jester. Was on the road for 2 years first though.. :P They paid for the parts and let me repair myself. Took me years to repair it though as I lost the urge to build waiting for the cheque.

I think there may even be insurance policies based around self repair now as they save on labour costs so you can save on your premium.

Cheers
Stot