Roo Wagon uh... 3.1? Like Windows, but, black!

I cut the bump stops already. There's still space.

Wagon is looking good, Ray.

Want more suspension travel? Remove the bump stops.   Ray we'll have a coil spring cutting day.

Stingroo wrote:

Nah. Not low enough.

Uh oh... what have I done lol. You'll be saying this untill the frame is on the ground.

I want to lower the front of my Fleetwood a little more.  



This just isn't cutting it anymore. I don't scrape enough speedbumps and inclined entrances.

I got another interesting project to occupy me for a bit while I wait for the springs to (possibly) settle a bit more.

And yes, this is all Tim's fault. lol

The car still needs a Pink Flamingo on the side!

Hmm... definitely not low enough.




Floor shifter project... forthcoming:

oh no,. not a b+m hillbilly shifter,
INMHO,..
have some class, trailblazer,. LSS olds,.
Impala ss,. riviera,. all look much better than one of those ugly things.

Nick

I thought about it, but it kind of fits the theme of the car. The stock shifters are too... well... stock. What you might expect to see.


Plus I really reaaaally like it.

Not low enough lol . Nice ahifter .

phantom 309 wrote:

oh no,. not a b+m hillbilly shifter,
INMHO,..
have some class, trailblazer,. LSS olds,.
Impala ss,. riviera,. all look much better than one of those ugly things.

Nick

We're going to incorporate it into a GM console. Looking for a proper console. I think it's pretty cool.

get a toro trofeo console.
similar styling to the riviera console, but different.
or make a wood console, like me

No, and no.

lol

Wood console? Maybe if it was wrapped in foam and then again wrapped in vinyl.

and painted black

Hmm... these are awesome.




Should have done two years ago. lol

Looks great Ray but what about when its dark and you want to see where you are going?

Still see just fine. Drove home tonight with them on.

Young eyes must help a lot.

Nah. My eyes are terrible. My eyeglass prescription would probably make your head spin. lol

Anyone who has FB has seen this, or knows about it, but for those who don't, I was hit by a minivan on Sunday, October 20th.

I can't go into too much detail, but the hit was right at the driver's door. I couldn't open it at all, until today:



Waiting for insurance adjusters.

Oh man. The drivers around you must have it out for your car. Or is your car just that invisible with the satin black? Seems to attract other cars into it! Hope you're OK...

That car has a big target on it. You can't see it, but it's there! Jeez!

Dam that sucks.

Yes. Yes it does. :\

Ray as long as you are OK thats all that matters,the wagon can be fixed or replaced.Hope the minvan driver is owning up to who,s fault it is unless it was your fault?

  Damn minivans! They suck!

That they do, Greg. That they do.

Glad to hear you are ok - at least matching the paint should be easy :-)

Wow. Just ... wow.

Sorry, buddy.

Ray, sorry for your loss. Hopefully the insurance cuts you enough to allow you to move forward, either with repair or replacement.

The worst part about it is it ruined my right front wheel. Robert gave me a couple of leads on people who should be able to repair it, but I definitely don't plan on losing those.

I'm still waiting for the second adjuster to come out, so I can't touch it yet. I think, tentatively, the plan is to just throw the spare up front and drive it with one new door up front for now. Maybe. It makes me sad seeing it like this.

u got a rental car?

Sorry Ray. I understand bad luck with cars!!  

phantom 309 wrote:

u got a rental car?

No. Insurance is liability only.

Stingroo wrote:

phantom 309 wrote:

u got a rental car?

No. Insurance is liability only.

Did the women who hit you have insurance. It should cover your rental and FULL repair!!

I'm still torn on whether I'm fixing it or not, honestly. :\

Is too nice not to fix it... especially with all the work you have in it.

Dont know which insurance company the other guy uses.just hope they are realistic with their appraisal and not some rediculous value.Its good you have plenty of picti=ures to document all the modifications you have performed.

s1l1sc wrote:

Is too nice not to fix it... especially with all the work you have in it.

He might get enough money to buy another wagon,.. 

Ray u should have a rental car on HER dime,..you,re not at fault.
and if the car is at a bodyshop you can bet they are charging storage,. if its at your place you too are entitled to charge the storage.

phantom 309 wrote:

s1l1sc wrote:

Is too nice not to fix it... especially with all the work you have in it.

He might get enough money to buy another wagon,.. 

Ray u should have a rental car on HER dime,..you,re not at fault.
and if the car is at a bodyshop you can bet they are charging storage,. if its at your place you too are entitled to charge the storage.

Agreed. Her fault, her insurance pays, not yours. Get a rental.

Well that's the problem. They haven't determined fault yet. The companies are battling that out, so I think it's still too early to get a rental, and I just don't have the coin to front that cost until they finish bickering.

Good to know on the storage bit. I had never heard that.

You did call the police and get a report, right?

Yes. Police were at the scene. It's complicated - that's why I have a lawyer for it. :p

who was charged?

If the cop was lazy or it wasn't 100% clear it could be a "no-fault" accident or "partial-fault" for both parties... Been through that hell before...

Ray,all joking aside I hope you have a good trusted lawyer on retainer!I am not making a joke here,I am completely serious.

I do.

So it's in his hands, really. I'm just doing what I can, and it sucks.

So Roo Wagon 3.2 is officially beginning:



Seeking 95/6 doors, and a LR wagon door.

What finally happened with all the insurance BS and your attorney? How are you feeling?

Welp.

All I need now is a rear door: