[DeTomaso] Hear about my latest adventure?

Guido deTomaso guido_detomaso at prodigy.net
Thu Nov 19 19:50:59 EST 2015


So what flavor of State Farm insurance did you have?  I have SF as well.
Thanks,
GD

       From: Larry - Ohio Time <Larry at ohiotimecorp.com>
 To: 'Larry Finch' <fresnofinches at aol.com> 
Cc: detomaso at poca.com
 Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 6:05 AM
 Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Hear about my latest adventure?
   


Larry,

Sorry to hear this bad news. The story did not match the photos. That was a
hard hit, but the Subie does not look that bad. How fast do you think you
were going?

But as they say it could always have been worse. Glad that you and 2511 are
on the mend.

Kinda makes that tree out to be your friend...

Larry (I would still be crying) - Cleveland

-----Original Message-----
From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces at poca.com] On Behalf Of Larry Finch
via DeTomaso
Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2015 6:38 PM
To: DeTomaso Forum
Subject: [DeTomaso] Hear about my latest adventure?

All,

With the November PCNC newsletter now out and 'on the stands', attentive
readers will come across an article about my recent attendance at this
year's Monterey weekend.

And long term forum members may still remember 'yearling' Larry's "famous
off-road adventure" that occurred in late 2003.

Well, I made it almost 12 years without an accident.... until August 12,
2015 just outside Carmel Village.
-------------

Daylight, dry, two lane curvy mountain road. Tighter than expected
right-hand turn. Too high entry speed and subsequent understeer saw 2511
over the double yellow at the same time an oncoming 1999 Subaru Legacy was
entering the space I was entering.

Thankfully, the driver and passenger in the Subaru suffered no injuries. I
had 2511 towed to the parking lot at the PCNC event lodge where it sat until
it's flatbed trip home on Sunday. Each evening I would entertain the
Monterey folks with my heavily bruised but fully functional left arm, that
took on a Mr. Poppin Fresh balloon-like swelling after each day's events.
Turned out, when I finally got X-rays two weeks later, I had a
"non-displaced fracture of the radial styloid" which is that bump on the
inside of your wrist. Quien es mas macho?  ;-)

I've spent hours under, above and around the car, still in my garage,
inspecting every nook and cranny.  As best as I can tell, a low Pantera
involved in a 45-degree head-on into the higher Subaru equals no 'frame' or
suspension damage to 2511 of any note. Subaru LH fender impacted
front-center on 2511. A lot of impact force seems to have been absorbed by
grill, radiator, headlight bar etc. with the rest being carried into the
body through the fenders. 

The front sheet metal, windshield forward, IMHO "just" needs to have a
zillion spot welds drilled out and new sheet metal put back on. The
accident's rearwards force impacted the A-pillars, raised the front edge of
the roof a bit and left some other rear body distortions. There is no doubt
2511 will be spending time on a frame alignment machine to pull some sheet
metal back into proper position, but after having viewed extensive photos,
my chosen shop has assured me the damage can be repaired.

After talking with many members of the deTomaso Family for their wisdom and
advice, I've decided to have the repairs done at Denny Finn's Auto
Restoration, located in Oregon between Salem and Portland. Denny's shop is
well-equipped, and includes a two-post frame machine, full metal fabrication
facilities and full body and paint capabilities, allowing for a totally
in-house repair of 2511. Denny not only owns a Pantera and is a POCA member,
he currently has three other Panteras in his shop, one being "Pandora" owned
by Chris Kimball. 

State Farm treated me 100% correctly after my 2003 accident, and so far
their actions for this accident have been supportive.They have already
agreed to arrange and pay for the 700 mile transport to Denny's shop. Denny
has a lot of prior experience with State Farm and believes the repair
estimate process will go smoothly. The devil is always in the details, but I
will continue to be optimistic until I have reason to feel otherwise.

While I obviously come up short in being a truly responsible "caretaker" of
2511, I nonetheless still understand the responsibilities that come with
that temporary position. It is my intention that as long as 2511 CAN be
repaired it WILL be repaired, even if that requires substantial funds of my
own to augment what State Farm eventually pays out.

For photos, details and more on my latest adventure, you can view this
website I created:

www.MontereyPanteraAccident.com <http://www.montereypanteraaccident.com/>



Larry - here's one photo to whet your 'appetite' ... note lack of damage to
front spoiler














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   So what flavor of State Farm insurance did you have?  I have SF as
   well.
   Thanks,
   GD
     __________________________________________________________________

   From: Larry - Ohio Time <Larry at ohiotimecorp.com>
   To: 'Larry Finch' <fresnofinches at aol.com>
   Cc: detomaso at poca.com
   Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 6:05 AM
   Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Hear about my latest adventure?
   Larry,
   Sorry to hear this bad news. The story did not match the photos. That
   was a
   hard hit, but the Subie does not look that bad. How fast do you think
   you
   were going?
   But as they say it could always have been worse. Glad that you and 2511
   are
   on the mend.
   Kinda makes that tree out to be your friend...
   Larry (I would still be crying) - Cleveland
   -----Original Message-----
   From: DeTomaso [mailto:[1]detomaso-bounces at poca.com] On Behalf Of Larry
   Finch
   via DeTomaso
   Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2015 6:38 PM
   To: DeTomaso Forum
   Subject: [DeTomaso] Hear about my latest adventure?
   All,
   With the November PCNC newsletter now out and 'on the stands',
   attentive
   readers will come across an article about my recent attendance at this
   year's Monterey weekend.
   And long term forum members may still remember 'yearling' Larry's
   "famous
   off-road adventure" that occurred in late 2003.
   Well, I made it almost 12 years without an accident.... until August
   12,
   2015 just outside Carmel Village.
   -------------
   Daylight, dry, two lane curvy mountain road. Tighter than expected
   right-hand turn. Too high entry speed and subsequent understeer saw
   2511
   over the double yellow at the same time an oncoming 1999 Subaru Legacy
   was
   entering the space I was entering.
   Thankfully, the driver and passenger in the Subaru suffered no
   injuries. I
   had 2511 towed to the parking lot at the PCNC event lodge where it sat
   until
   it's flatbed trip home on Sunday. Each evening I would entertain the
   Monterey folks with my heavily bruised but fully functional left arm,
   that
   took on a Mr. Poppin Fresh balloon-like swelling after each day's
   events.
   Turned out, when I finally got X-rays two weeks later, I had a
   "non-displaced fracture of the radial styloid" which is that bump on
   the
   inside of your wrist. Quien es mas macho?  ;-)
   I've spent hours under, above and around the car, still in my garage,
   inspecting every nook and cranny.  As best as I can tell, a low Pantera
   involved in a 45-degree head-on into the higher Subaru equals no
   'frame' or
   suspension damage to 2511 of any note. Subaru LH fender impacted
   front-center on 2511. A lot of impact force seems to have been absorbed
   by
   grill, radiator, headlight bar etc. with the rest being carried into
   the
   body through the fenders.
   The front sheet metal, windshield forward, IMHO "just" needs to have a
   zillion spot welds drilled out and new sheet metal put back on. The
   accident's rearwards force impacted the A-pillars, raised the front
   edge of
   the roof a bit and left some other rear body distortions. There is no
   doubt
   2511 will be spending time on a frame alignment machine to pull some
   sheet
   metal back into proper position, but after having viewed extensive
   photos,
   my chosen shop has assured me the damage can be repaired.
   After talking with many members of the deTomaso Family for their wisdom
   and
   advice, I've decided to have the repairs done at Denny Finn's Auto
   Restoration, located in Oregon between Salem and Portland. Denny's shop
   is
   well-equipped, and includes a two-post frame machine, full metal
   fabrication
   facilities and full body and paint capabilities, allowing for a totally
   in-house repair of 2511. Denny not only owns a Pantera and is a POCA
   member,
   he currently has three other Panteras in his shop, one being "Pandora"
   owned
   by Chris Kimball.
   State Farm treated me 100% correctly after my 2003 accident, and so far
   their actions for this accident have been supportive.They have already
   agreed to arrange and pay for the 700 mile transport to Denny's shop.
   Denny
   has a lot of prior experience with State Farm and believes the repair
   estimate process will go smoothly. The devil is always in the details,
   but I
   will continue to be optimistic until I have reason to feel otherwise.
   While I obviously come up short in being a truly responsible
   "caretaker" of
   2511, I nonetheless still understand the responsibilities that come
   with
   that temporary position. It is my intention that as long as 2511 CAN be
   repaired it WILL be repaired, even if that requires substantial funds
   of my
   own to augment what State Farm eventually pays out.
   For photos, details and more on my latest adventure, you can view this
   website I created:
   www.MontereyPanteraAccident.com
   <[2]http://www.montereypanteraaccident.com/>
   Larry - here's one photo to whet your 'appetite' ... note lack of
   damage to
   front spoiler
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