Budget Accident Repair on 955

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Re: Budget Accident Repair on 955

Post by FRUNKenstein » Fri Nov 23, 2018 7:06 pm

Well, there's truth in that. That's one reason why I'm not having the body shop fix it. But, it's still nice enough to spend a couple of thousand on to get it back to presentable.
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Re: Budget Accident Repair on 955

Post by FRUNKenstein » Sat Nov 24, 2018 10:36 pm

So, back to school the boy goes tomorrow. We covered the broken headlight with some 6 mil thick clear plastic secured with some Gorilla tape. He'll be back home in 3 weeks, so we'll fix it then.
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Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red

2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver

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Re: Budget Accident Repair on 955

Post by FRUNKenstein » Sun Nov 25, 2018 7:19 am

Sent the boy back to college a few minutes ago. Decided to use some Gorilla Tape to seal up the big hole in the bumper as there are several lights and sensors that are normally shielded from the elements. Used a Sharpie to darken the gray tape - figured that would help him pick up chicks.
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www.kansascityautomuseum.com
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red

2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver

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Re: Budget Accident Repair on 955

Post by gnat » Sun Nov 25, 2018 7:48 am

Should get a vinyl sign made to go on the fender that has arrows to the damage and says "Ask {idiot friend's name} why you can't drive my car" :lol:

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Re: Budget Accident Repair on 955

Post by FRUNKenstein » Sun Nov 25, 2018 7:56 am

Yep. Sending the other boy out in the morning, assuming the blizzard we're about to get hit with doesn't screw that up. What's the word out there about the weather?
www.kansascityautomuseum.com
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red

2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver

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Re: Budget Accident Repair on 955

Post by 32wildbilly » Sun Nov 25, 2018 8:13 am

FRUNKenstein wrote: Sun Nov 25, 2018 7:56 am Yep. Sending the other boy out in the morning, assuming the blizzard we're about to get hit with doesn't screw that up. What's the word out there about the weather?
We got from 3-4" but the wind is bad so assume drifting and white outs. Temps in the mid 20's so not terrible. How far does he have to go and which direction?
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Re: Budget Accident Repair on 955

Post by FRUNKenstein » Sun Nov 25, 2018 8:19 am

The one driving back to college is going 2 hours east to Columbia, MO.

The other one lives in DC. His office is literally next door to gnat's house. He is scheduled to fly out at 8 am tomorrow.
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Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red

2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver

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Re: Budget Accident Repair on 955

Post by gnat » Sun Nov 25, 2018 8:59 am

FRUNKenstein wrote: Sun Nov 25, 2018 7:56 am Yep. Sending the other boy out in the morning, assuming the blizzard we're about to get hit with doesn't screw that up. What's the word out there about the weather?
This weather report is brought to you by the good folks at "Google it your damn self! Any time you need yo know something, just google it your damn self!".

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Re: Budget Accident Repair on 955

Post by 32wildbilly » Sun Nov 25, 2018 9:17 am

gnat wrote: Sun Nov 25, 2018 8:59 am
FRUNKenstein wrote: Sun Nov 25, 2018 7:56 am Yep. Sending the other boy out in the morning, assuming the blizzard we're about to get hit with doesn't screw that up. What's the word out there about the weather?
This weather report is brought to you by the good folks at "Google it your damn self! Any time you need yo know something, just google it your damn self!".
Unfortunately, the weather reports around the midwest in the winter is usually gloom and doom. As in "BLIZZARD COMIN'! flights get cancelled things shut down proactively and then we get two inches of snow. I'm anal retentive about bad weather so I have Nat. Weather service, Weather.com and Weather Underground bookmarked with Accuweather as a back-up and they all over estimate the apocalypse. So I understand Frunk's question.
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Re: Budget Accident Repair on 955

Post by FRUNKenstein » Sun Nov 25, 2018 9:25 am

Just don't ban me, bro!

Billy's spot on. We had one weather person who was so epically hysterical, she spawned a drinking game:

https://www.thepitchkc.com/news/article ... nking-game
www.kansascityautomuseum.com
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red

2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver

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