Paint and Body My car is finally home

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• Feb 24, 2020

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I came home today to a fire at my house being put out by the CFD. It was started by a fallen tree that downed the power line to my house.

Extensive smoke damage, the attic and roof is toast. The utility/washroom which was next to the garage is where the majority of damage happened.

Now to the car...

The paint on the roof and hood is peeling from heat damage, the wiper cowl is melted, the factory original windshield is broken and and I know some stuff fell on the car when they were putting the fire out. that's all I know for now. There's probably smoke damage to the interior as well but I'm not sure.

The car is insured through Hagerty so hopefully I'll be treated right.

This is a picture of the car shortly after I got it. Condition didn't change and I barely put 1k miles on it in almost 3 years. More pictures to come once I can get them.

 

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Mstng93SSP

You have a nice rear end there Dave.

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• Feb 24, 2020

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I am sorry to hear that. I can't imagine that happening. I think it's a good thing you had the collector car insurance.

 

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Blandnuts

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• Feb 25, 2020

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Dang, that sucks. Hopefully, Hagerty works out.

 

Gs1987GT

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• Feb 25, 2020

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So sorry to read this. Glad you are ok, the other stuff can be repaired or replaced.

Classic collectors, who I had my car insured through, recently stopped operating in my state and my policy was transferred to Hagerty. So, I'll be following your thread to see how they treat you. Hope it's a good experience.

Damage does not seem too bad. Should be repairable, but I dont know what your agreed value is. Good luck.

 

ThinBlue502

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I’m so sorry man. We went through a house fire a couple years ago, total loss. Things can be replaced, hang tough bro.

 

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Steel1

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• Feb 25, 2020

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Sorry to here that, on the bright side sounds like no one was hurt.

 

Mustang5L5

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• Feb 25, 2020

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Ouch. That sucks.

I also have Haggerty so curious to see how they handle this

 

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Feb 25, 2020

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• Feb 25, 2020

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I'm glad my pets are ok, and my other valuable collection is ok as well.

 

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LILCBRA

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• Feb 25, 2020

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I'm sorry about your house! I have Hagerty on my Mustangs as well and I've read in different places how they're pretty awesome to work with. Hopefully that will be the case for you too. Good luck with everything!

 

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• Feb 25, 2020

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Wow, that’s a shame. I hope the insurance treats you right.

 

Boostedpimp

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• Feb 25, 2020

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Damn sorry to hear that man but at least your animals and no was hurt. Hagerty will take care of you

 

General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

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• Feb 25, 2020

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Fire scares the crap outta me.
Glad the animals are ok.

 

BlakeusMaximus

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Oh man! Im sorry to hear that.

 

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• Feb 25, 2020

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Sorry to hear about your bad luck. I have Hagerdy on my collector cars. Only had one claim and was very happy how they handled it. I think you’ll have more problems with your home owners insurance. Good luck on your rebuilds.

 

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Exrace89GT said:

Sorry to hear about your bad luck. I have Hagerdy on my collector cars. Only had one claim and was very happy how they handled it. I think you’ll have more problems with your home owners insurance. Good luck on your rebuilds.

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The only issue here is I would take a good guess the auto insurance will try to put this on the homeowners first. Maybe maybe not. but would be prepared for that.

 

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• Feb 25, 2020

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Sorry to hear man, I lost a RAM to a fallen tree last year. Insurance dicked me in my case. Still have the RAM for a parts truck. Hope you fair better.

 

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Feb 25, 2020

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• Feb 25, 2020

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I spoke with Hagerty, they are aware of what caused the damage. I'm supposed to be in contact with an appraiser in a day or so, then we'll go from there. I backed the car out of the garage, the front and rear bumper covers are now sagging on the driver side. The windshield adhesive has melted and there may be damage to the headliner.


Basically the left side of the car got very hot, and the paint is in bad shape on the roof and hood. I also noticed a dent on the roof where something fell on it. Lots of trim will need to be replaced but I'm optimistic it will be fixed.

 

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Potomus Pete

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• Feb 25, 2020

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Thats a lot. If you can get it fixed right could be better than ever. Your homeowners will probably pay any deductable..I bet you do have a harder time with homeowners ins. Its not what it used to be at least here in Fla. they consider you furniture as used and price it at that.

 

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• Feb 27, 2020

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Bumper covers are sagging front and rear on the drivers side, the windshield adhesive melted, the driver door lock doesn't work anymore, interior smells like smoke. Sunroof weatherstrip is crispy, probably scratches and dings in the rest of the paint from broken glass falling on it. And what looks like tar and smoke all over the car. I also think the door mouldings and trim were damaged somewhat. Hagerty has an appraiser coming tomorrow so we'll see what they say in the estimate.