[DeTomaso] Another Hagerty plug

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Assuming it is an agreed value policy, it shouldn't matter what they 
think the motor is worth.

Paul
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Asa Jay Laughton wrote:
> Very cool Chris.  I see something in here of possible interest to many.  
> An increase of 50 hp or less over stock, should not increase your 
> rates.  That's pretty cool for most folks who just want to add a little 
> bit.  I'm wondering why they gave you an exception for the stroker, as 
> my initial reaction would be, holy cow... that's gotta be more than just 
> 50 hp.  I guess the caveat in there is that if they pay out for any 
> engine damage (like in an accident), they may only reimburse you for the 
> price of stock components, not stroker components.  But I guess we never 
> know... and let's hope we -never- have to find out.
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> :)
> Keep the shiny side up and the rubber on the road.
> Asa Jay
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> Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
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> & Shelley Marie
> Spokane, WA
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> 1973 Pantera L 5533  [ASASCAT]
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> Christopher Kimball wrote:
>> I called Hagerty today and told them I was going to put a 408 stroker in my '72.  I asked what that would do to my rates (about $400/yr for 50K agreed value).
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>> Here's the response I got.  (By the way, this is after they just paid $2000 to fix the dent on my fender which occurred when a bookshelf fell on it).
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>> Sincerely,
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>> Chris
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>> From: Auto at HAGERTY.com
>> To: chrisvkimball at msn.com
>> Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:34:09 -0500
>> Subject: Hagerty Insurance, Kimball
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>> Dear
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>> Thank
>> you for calling us today to discuss your 1972 Pantera. Per our conversation, we
>> are writing to confirm that an accommodation has been extended to you regarding
>> the rate of your vehicle. While we usually require a vehicle to be rated as
>> modified when the engine has been increased over fifty horsepower from the
>> original, our manager has offered to keep your vehicle rated as stock. This information
>> will be documented in your file for our future reference. 
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>> If you have additional
>> questions, please feel free to call our office at (800)922-4050 and any one of
>> our friendly agents will be happy to assist you. We are open Monday - Friday
>> 8:30am - 8pm, Saturday 8:30am - 4pm and Sunday 12pm - 4pm (Eastern). We are
>> honored to have your business and will work hard to provide you with the
>> best service in the industry.  Thanks again for choosing Hagerty! 
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>> Regards,
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