V6Hatch and Hatchblack(aka dad) know the Shannon's rep well, so insurance shouldn't be a drama.
The main prob is that Simon has put loads of time and effort into the car.
From the V6 to the commodore seat, and back to the BW it's all class.
It is a ridgy didge 202 SS in Papaya. Hopefully it can be saved!!
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20-12-2008 not a good day
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Posted 22 December 2008 - 11:08 AM
It is a ridgy didge 202 SS in Papaya. Hopefully it can be saved!!
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Posted 22 December 2008 - 03:52 PM
i have seen this car in the flesh and its a truely nice bit of gear....such a waste.....in my experience, shannons is usually keen to repair a car as opposed to write it off.
hope it works out for you.
hope it works out for you.
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Glad to hear you are OK. 20-12 is a good day every year for some (my birthday).
Perfect opportunity to upgrade to a 4 door!!!
Perfect opportunity to upgrade to a 4 door!!!
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Posted 22 December 2008 - 06:16 PM
Thanks to all for the kind words and wedding car offers i am hoping the green machine will be ready in time for the big day though 4/4/09 about fifteen weeks and counting...
I have calmed down a bit now and i am feeling a little more postive at least all the stone chips will be gone, the font spoiler crack free and the front bar rechomed and mint condition.
Good News at last claim lodged, The insurance company LSV (formely vigil) was more than helpful and were truly sympathetic to my predicament.
I definately have salvage rights to the car and i retian the wreck at no cost if it comes to it the panel shop is hopeful/confident this wont happen, It is is safe hands down at Hiland smash, there is no less than three other hatches in the shop getting the full treatment.....Hatchback heaven.
Apart from the obvious panel repair the car will need a new front seat as it was bent in the accident and full respray do i need to paint it another colour? green seems to be unlucky, any ideas on a lucky one?
As for the 4 door upgrade suggestion....i dont want a taxi thanks
Simon
I have calmed down a bit now and i am feeling a little more postive at least all the stone chips will be gone, the font spoiler crack free and the front bar rechomed and mint condition.
Good News at last claim lodged, The insurance company LSV (formely vigil) was more than helpful and were truly sympathetic to my predicament.
I definately have salvage rights to the car and i retian the wreck at no cost if it comes to it the panel shop is hopeful/confident this wont happen, It is is safe hands down at Hiland smash, there is no less than three other hatches in the shop getting the full treatment.....Hatchback heaven.
Apart from the obvious panel repair the car will need a new front seat as it was bent in the accident and full respray do i need to paint it another colour? green seems to be unlucky, any ideas on a lucky one?
As for the 4 door upgrade suggestion....i dont want a taxi thanks
Simon
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Posted 22 December 2008 - 06:35 PM
Great to hear!
It does seem that green cars are run into quite often...
No taxis!
It does seem that green cars are run into quite often...
No taxis!
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Posted 22 December 2008 - 07:12 PM
bloody eas one rear ended me to 
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Posted 22 December 2008 - 09:16 PM
Back to the original colour!
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Posted 22 December 2008 - 09:33 PM
Sorry to hear about your accident.
I think that it would look nice in it's original color also.
I think that it would look nice in it's original color also.
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......and full respray do i need to paint it another colour? green seems to be unlucky, any ideas on a lucky one?
As for the 4 door upgrade suggestion....i dont want a taxi thanks
Simon
Yella seems fairly lucky, but maybe too close to taxi colour also.
Time is a good healer, glad to hear your getting it back together. Good luck with the wedding also.
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Posted 23 December 2008 - 12:10 AM
G'day V6Hatch
Sorry to hear about your lovely machine and I hope it can be repaired back to its former glory
I've got a tow-bar and ball on mine as a "just incase" I get a rear ender but I think with the force she hit you, a tow-bar wouldn't of been much help.
As for the "can see it coming for miles" colour, Mandarin Red is not too bad and it basically sticks out like dog-balls although I don't really go around looking at 'em
Regards ............. Barry
Sorry to hear about your lovely machine and I hope it can be repaired back to its former glory
I've got a tow-bar and ball on mine as a "just incase" I get a rear ender but I think with the force she hit you, a tow-bar wouldn't of been much help.
As for the "can see it coming for miles" colour, Mandarin Red is not too bad and it basically sticks out like dog-balls although I don't really go around looking at 'em
Regards ............. Barry
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Posted 23 December 2008 - 12:12 AM
Fingers crossed it is repairable.
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Posted 23 December 2008 - 12:26 PM
Ahh, nowwww I remember your dad mentioning you'd changed insurers!
Back to original Simon. I'm sure Mick could hook you up with some flash stripes and all!
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Back to original Simon. I'm sure Mick could hook you up with some flash stripes and all!
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Posted 23 December 2008 - 12:49 PM
Bummer of a Xmas present, I hope it can be repaired.
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One of my biggest fears when people follow you too closely then brake at the last minute, i can only imagine how gutted you must be feeling , anyway hope its all fixed for your big day without too much drama.
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Posted 23 December 2008 - 08:32 PM
Hi Simon,
Sorry to hear about the accident.
I hope you are ok!
Let me know if I can help in any way
I am sure all the boys from the Sydney Torana Club will be on hand for your wedding day , myself included
cheers
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Sorry to hear about the accident.
I hope you are ok!
Let me know if I can help in any way
I am sure all the boys from the Sydney Torana Club will be on hand for your wedding day , myself included
cheers
Tony
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Posted 24 December 2008 - 10:26 AM
More pics of Simons car on the STC website.
www.sydneytoranaclub.com - look under the Interesting News section.
www.sydneytoranaclub.com - look under the Interesting News section.
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Posted 24 December 2008 - 11:13 AM
A sad day when any Torana is damaged yet alone at the doing of a inatentive moroon.
Glad your ok Simon and wish you all the best in getting it repaired back to as good a condition as it was or better. A very fine machine it was.
As for green being unlucky, it is well know that a lot of racers won't drive or build green race cars as it's considered unlucky. It would be interesting to know how that myth started? The colour you have is fairly unique on a Torrie so I'd keep it the same.
Glad your ok Simon and wish you all the best in getting it repaired back to as good a condition as it was or better. A very fine machine it was.
As for green being unlucky, it is well know that a lot of racers won't drive or build green race cars as it's considered unlucky. It would be interesting to know how that myth started? The colour you have is fairly unique on a Torrie so I'd keep it the same.
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Posted 24 December 2008 - 11:55 AM
Maybe it's some kinda blessing in disguise? Although from where I'm sitting it doesn't sound like it. Good luck with all the work
heheh how about metallic Papaya with SS stripes and blackouts? Almost original but with something a bit more interesting than the normApart from the obvious panel repair the car will need a new front seat as it was bent in the accident and full respray do i need to paint it another colour?
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Good to read that It's in good hands and you'll have it all sorted again very soon. That's what scares me about driving my hatch on the road is that it only takes on goose to rear end it.
I don't think bright colours help. My car has always been a bright colour and with those huge UC tailights I still got rear ended years ago (not bad though, just a tap). I will install a high mount tail light though, just for peace of mind.
I don't think bright colours help. My car has always been a bright colour and with those huge UC tailights I still got rear ended years ago (not bad though, just a tap). I will install a high mount tail light though, just for peace of mind.
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Real sorry to hear Simon. Glad you're ok, hope she gets repaired and returned to you better than ever.
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Posted 08 January 2009 - 10:34 PM
Just had a look at your update on cardomain. Great news that it is repairable and has not been written off! And also great news it will be ready for your wedding day!
This happened near Tims at Campbelltown didnt it? My brother said he drove past it when it happened.
Also, green may be unlucky, but looked great on your car. Don't go back to papaya IMO. The hothouse looked fantastic!
This happened near Tims at Campbelltown didnt it? My brother said he drove past it when it happened.
Also, green may be unlucky, but looked great on your car. Don't go back to papaya IMO. The hothouse looked fantastic!
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Posted 09 January 2009 - 08:58 PM
Simon,
Kelly asks if Sarah has chosen a colour for the bridesmaids dresses yet?
Your dad's car will go with the fella's suits, so she gets to decide which colour to paint your car
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Kelly asks if Sarah has chosen a colour for the bridesmaids dresses yet?
Your dad's car will go with the fella's suits, so she gets to decide which colour to paint your car
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Grant, The Bridesmaid dresses were picked out, ordered and paid for ages ago when the car was together and green. We (she) decided on a red colour...gulp! not an entire match for the current colour choice for the car.
I am trying to convince her that people don't look at the fact that the car and dresses wont match, if they are blokes they see "Nice car mate" and if they are girls they only see "Thats a pretty Dress" Thats the line i am spinning so fars its working.....sort of.....not really
Simon
I am trying to convince her that people don't look at the fact that the car and dresses wont match, if they are blokes they see "Nice car mate" and if they are girls they only see "Thats a pretty Dress" Thats the line i am spinning so fars its working.....sort of.....not really
Simon
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