Author Topic: Wrecked my pinto tonite.... (Read 10940 times)

pintoguy76 · « **on:** April 28, 2006, 09:28:09 PM »

Today as i was coming home from dinner, i was yielding to traffic as i was waiting to make a right turn. This guy in an S10 beside me rams me in the butt and then drives off. I got his license plate number and filed a police report. My car (76 sedan) is still drivable but the right turn signal is out. It is not going to be cheap to replace this car, or fix it, when the find this mother f**ker. I'll let you know when i find out more info.

sagesunrise · « **Reply #1 on:** April 28, 2006, 09:41:55 PM »

That SUCKS, Pintoguy!!! I am sure you will find all of the parts you need for repair from your fellow pinto gang. Sorry to hear about the wreck. Get that jerk!!!!

krazi · « **Reply #2 on:** April 28, 2006, 11:06:07 PM »

that stinks! a real pain in the tail! no pun intended. if my dad hadn't destroyed my '79, I'd say come and get the tail panel. I'm sure you can find crash parts somewhere.

the good thing is that you weren't injured!

krazi

pintoguy76 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 29, 2006, 12:00:19 AM »

I'll get the guy and sue him if he doesnt have insurance. Ive got his license plate number, which traced back to a 1997 Chevy.....whic h is a perfect match to the truck that hit me. It was a Purple Chevy S10 pickup, about a 1997 model, too. So im sure the police will find him. He'll pay for hitting my baby and then running! Him or his insurane company is going to fix my car, or buy me another one in just as good of shape and let me keep my salvage to fix later on, otherwise this is going to go to court and get ugly.. I think a new Quarter panel and the panel that the tail lights go in, and it will be good as new again. Somehow, which i cant explain, he hit the car in the corner and never even put a scratch on the bumper.... i dont see how that happened because his truck didnt sit up that high. Anyways im gonna get some pictures, and talk to my insurance company, and get a copy of the police report and keep on their asses about finding this guy. The address listed on this guys truck is in another county, so its going to take a little longer to process but i think im gonna get this guy pretty good. Ill post pictures as soon as i get them.

phils toys · « **Reply #4 on:** April 29, 2006, 12:22:41 AM »

sorry to here about your mis fourtune.

madmax96101 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 29, 2006, 01:21:38 AM »

that is horrible. when they find him they should let you rip his arm off and beat him with it for running. i don't really mean it. sorry about that.

77turbopinto · « **Reply #6 on:** April 29, 2006, 07:25:50 AM »

Glad you are ok.

Don't let the insurance company (his or yours) rip you off. They will most likely total the car and offer you 200 or 300 bucks due to the "book value". If you make a mature "fuss", you might get much more, but you might have to do some reasearch to find a credable source for collecter car values. If you have a hard time let me know, I MIGHT be able to help.

Bill

r4pinto · « **Reply #7 on:** April 29, 2006, 10:43:10 AM »

You may want to chat with Harley (pintoman). Dunno if you read about his 1980 Rally getting hit in the back & the insurance co. wanted to total it out, but he fought it & ended up able to keep the title without having it listed as salvage or rebuilt.

pintoguy76 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 29, 2006, 01:55:32 PM »

If the guy has insurance im not going to leave them alone until they keep my title clear and pay me a pretty good sum of $$$. It'll be hard to find a car in comparable condition, and im not going to take a loss, so it'll probably cost atleas 1,000 maybe more to find a replacement car. Probably atleast that to fix this one, if i have a shop do it. I'm going to school this fall for auto collision repair, so i can probably store the car (im still driving it right now actually) until i get in school and then myself and the class can fix it for the cost of parts. I'll lookup pintoman and see what hes got to say. Thank for the replies guys. Oh i have some pictures now too. ill post them.

pintoguy76 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 29, 2006, 01:56:27 PM »

Last Pic

skrach · « **Reply #10 on:** April 29, 2006, 03:12:26 PM »

if you are thinking of fixing the car i have a 1/4 panel theat i will give to you for free. all you will have to do is pay shipping im in northern california. let me know if you are interested. cause i would hate to see one of the cars go to the crusher..

skrach · « **Reply #11 on:** April 29, 2006, 03:15:45 PM »

skrach · « **Reply #12 on:** April 29, 2006, 03:17:14 PM »

everything but the trunk section and the hatch is up for grabs. and to help you out i will give you what ever you can use.

pintoman · « **Reply #13 on:** April 29, 2006, 05:16:50 PM »

I hate to see Pinto's hurt like that.Mine was not hurt that bad.They were going to total the Rallye,but i would not budge.I was able to keep my title and they gave me a check for a $1037.It is just about done.It will be ready for Carlisle.

pintoman2009 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 29, 2006, 05:33:29 PM »

thats sucks i would of put the pedale to the medle and kicked the guys a$$ if that was me

Scott Hamilton · « **Reply #15 on:** April 29, 2006, 07:39:32 PM »

The damage looks grimm,... what a smack!

I had a similar hit on my 72 Runabout about 4 years ago, I had collectors car insurance & they picked up the tab to put her back together. The hard part was finding a shop to do the work, most would turn up their nose when I told them it was a Pinto.

Pintony · « **Reply #16 on:** April 29, 2006, 09:52:23 PM »

Hello Pintoguy76,
I have a NEW pass side rear 1/4 if you are interested?
Where are you located Maybe I can drop off on my way to carlisle???
From Pintony

Panhandle Sam · « **Reply #17 on:** April 29, 2006, 11:04:31 PM »

That's ashame man...I feel for you. I lived in that area in 99-2000, many close calls there w /idiot drivers myself. Back then I drove a Datsun B-210. Springfield, Mo is one of THE worst places I ever seen for idiot drivers. I always got the message that they just don't care. Your pics are evidence enough.

I'm not all that far from you,(Amarillo,Texas) so if nothing else works out call me sometime & I'll see what I can do for you. It shouldn't cost a grand to fix that if you are even 1/2 way handy at working on cars.

Still a dam shame though because the Pinto is an endangered species these days. I agree w/ the guy that said "rip his arm off & beat him w/ it!" :lol:

Also...DO NOT accept the first offer from ANY insurance company. I went thru this in an accident that wasnt my fault in Colorado w/my LUV pickup.They'll ay "well, it's an old vehicle and there's not much of a value to it to begin with"........Make them dig an come to you a 2nd time, the waiting is well worth it.

pinto_351 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 29, 2006, 11:24:49 PM »

does anyone on the site have a hatch like the one on the green car. I need a small window hatch for my 79

Panhandle Sam · « **Reply #19 on:** April 29, 2006, 11:52:35 PM »

Quote from: pinto_351 on April 29, 2006, 11:24:49 PM

does anyone on the site have a hatch like the one on the green car. I need a small window hatch for my 79

"Someone" just might have about TEN of those hatches, but hey...don't hi-jack this mans thread. :cheesy_p:

skrach · « **Reply #20 on:** April 30, 2006, 01:40:36 AM »

i dont think im willing to give mine up.. unless the price is right lol

pintoguy76 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 30, 2006, 10:31:37 PM »

Panhandle Sam - I've left a few posts in your post about parting put 30 pintos... never heard anything back yet that i saw. I too have had several close call and an accident before this one due to stupid drivers. In 2004 on new years eve i was hit by a SOBER woman in borad day light who claims she could not see me, in my big old 1978 Chevy suburban. She plowed right into my drivers front corner and totaled the truck. I'll see what happens with this case, i might end up needing parts from you. I am good at working on the mechanics of cars, but ive never done body work before. I am going to school this fall tho, for auto collision repair and welding technology. If nothing more, i beleive me and the class can fix this car, if i bring in the parts. Thanks for the post! I'll keep you posted.

pintoguy76 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 30, 2006, 10:38:43 PM »

Pintony - I emailed you on the 1/4. What did you use to make the new panel on the back of your purple pinto that the taillights go in? Since i need a new one of those, I might as well just make my own and customize it a bit, right?

Skrach - I might need the 1/4 from you and some other parts. Got a good solid drivers front and rear floor pan? What about rocker panels? They are not damaged due to the accident, but they are rusted thru and i cant put new carpet down with rusty floor pans. If you have them and are able to remove them, what would you want for them? Please let me know.

skrach · « **Reply #23 on:** April 30, 2006, 11:51:38 PM »

i will give you the 1/4's for free, although you will have to cover shipping etc. floor pans are decent i wil take some pictures of it asap. if you are interested in the whole car i can cut the trunk section i need out of it and then you can have the rest.. where are you located?

pintoguy76 · « **Reply #24 on:** May 01, 2006, 02:12:03 AM »

Im in springfield MO, a bit far for me to come get the whole car unless the insurance company picked up the tab but i dont think they will. If the guy even has insurance. But pieces i might be able to do. Depends on the shipping cost.

skrach · « **Reply #25 on:** May 01, 2006, 12:27:58 PM »

i will get those pics of the floor and rocker panels for you tomarrow hopefully..

pintoguy76 · « **Reply #26 on:** May 01, 2006, 05:05:34 PM »

ok, thank you.

oldcarpierre · « **Reply #27 on:** May 01, 2006, 09:10:54 PM »

pintoguy,

Very sad to hear about your mishap. Insurance companies don't want to even attempt fixing antiques. They would much rather cut you a cheque. Obtaining the parts is too complicated, and they don't like bodywork. They are used to putting on new parts to replace the dented ones.

I was just on e-bay, and there is a beautiful 1976 Pinto with AC and less than 40000 miles. There is still 6 days left on that auction.

Oldcarpierre

pintoguy76 · « **Reply #28 on:** May 02, 2006, 12:22:20 AM »

Yeah i saw that but i dont think ill be hearing from the insurance company or getting any money (if the guy even has insurance) before that auction ends.

pintoguy76 · « **Reply #29 on:** May 02, 2006, 02:29:38 PM »

I have more news to report. I called a leaving the scene officer at the police department today and they located the guy that hit me. They gave him 2 tickets. One for leaving the scene and one for hitting me. He CLAIMS he was working out of town and was in a hurry to get to work. I know its a lie and the officer thinks so too, but oh well thats really kinda irrelevant, to me atleast. He DOES have insurance, the officer gave me his insurance information. Ive called them and got all the info filed. I should hear back in 24-48 hours, as soon as they contact the guy and get the police report. I'll let you guys know what happens.

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