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06-04-2007, 04:05 AM
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Having had an animal-related cobra accident, I can really sympathise. I figure it will be well-sorted by the Nationals. Generally speaking, I prefer to take the animal out. Cars and obstacles on the side of the road are less forgiving.
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06-04-2007, 04:34 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Revival #3199. 366ci L76, T56 6 speed, Blue circle custom paint, Australias most original cobra 2009-2010
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It looks like the body may have to come off, that adds heaps to the labour bill.
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If the body was bonded to the chassis - similar damage, what would the repairers do? Just curious.
Cheers.
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06-04-2007, 05:15 PM
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What a bugger, I really feel for you mate.
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If the body was bonded to the chassis - similar damage, what would the repairers do? Just curious.
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They just cut-off the affected areas of glass, repair the chassis area where required, get new fibreglass pieces moulded up, bond the new fibreglass to body and chassis.
I know Warwick(Harrison) has been involved in plenty of repairs to his own cars and other bonded style kits. Well not actually HIS cars, but Harrison Cobras.
To be honest I don't think it would be much different time/cost wise when you look at the total job. |
06-04-2007, 05:45 PM
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Well I have the feed back from the repairer Ian.
Betty will require a new body the impact has shunted the body forward and stuffed it.
So the nationals are not going to see Betty this year.
I should get her back in 3 months.
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06-04-2007, 06:59 PM
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Paul,
I am so sorry to hear about your issue mate, but glad that you and your mate are OK.
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06-04-2007, 08:12 PM
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Paul, Glad to see your repairer advised to replace the body.
Fiberglass is a great product but hides damage. Often what looks like relatively minor damage could be masking much more serious damage.
Good that you are getting a new body.
If you can, get the old body back....it would make a great starting point for a cobra body plug.
Not that you'd be wanting to make cobra bodies. 
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06-04-2007, 11:20 PM
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Paul
will the insurance company let you keep Betty's first skin ?
It would look awesome repaired and mounted to the side of a bar room wall.
With some great racing memorabilia etc. is sure could make a great room.
There has to be a bright side to this unfortunate incident.
Leeroy.
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06-05-2007, 05:43 PM
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Guys I will ask if they will give me the body ,if so anyone want her ??
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I love Leeroy's idea. I've got just the wall to put on. I'll take it!
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06-05-2007, 05:53 PM
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Paul,
If Rich doesn't want it I will, just building a house with 8m x 12m garage it will fit in nicely.
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06-05-2007, 06:49 PM
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I love Leeroy's idea. I've got just the wall to put on. I'll take it!
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Paul, If Rich doesn't want it I will, just building a house with 8m x 12m garage it will fit in nicely.
Leeroy
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Now ya gonna have to cut it down the middle .... but who gets the busted half?  
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06-05-2007, 07:19 PM
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8 x 12 Garage
Leeroy
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If Rich doesn't want it I will, just building a house with 8m x 12m garage it will fit in nicely.
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Nice Garage, maybe I can lease some space for a spare car! 
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06-06-2007, 11:00 PM
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No problem Stiffy, bring all those esky's you have as well. Make sure they are all full. |
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