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Do Not Try This At Home!

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Allan In NE

11-28-2007 10:14:44




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Wife tested the strength and durability of the Chevy truck's front bumper.

Not much fun around this office right now. :>(

Allan

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jeffcat

11-28-2007 19:19:13




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to Allan In NE, 11-28-2007 10:14:44  
Funniest one I saw about two years ago. ShopRite market in Berlin, NJ. Two women in a big hurry to get no whears at the same time. They were two spaces apart on the same side of the lot. One backed to go north. The other one was going south. CAAABAMMM!Both cars got towed on roll backs cause they crunched up the rear fender wells. Funny as H--ll! Jeffcat



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Gary from Muleshoe

11-28-2007 18:28:31




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to Allan In NE, 11-28-2007 10:14:44  
Allen I just have three word, "BONDO, BONDO, BONDO.'



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Steven f/AZ

11-28-2007 18:15:54




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to Allan In NE, 11-28-2007 10:14:44  
That'll buff right out.third party image



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MF#1

11-28-2007 16:49:03




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to Allan In NE, 11-28-2007 10:14:44  
As pretty as you paint your tractor "projects" I would have figured you would slap some "plastic repair" on it and put the same quality paint job on it and no one would notice;-) That little bend looks like a battle scar, wear it proudly. Buuuutttt, I feel your pain!



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Yugrotcart

11-28-2007 16:21:38




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to Allan In NE, 11-28-2007 10:14:44  
I deliver to a company that makes a lot of those bumpers. Huge place. They have bumpers of every size, shape and colour stacked everywhere, all painted and ready to go.

Paul



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RodInNS

11-28-2007 15:00:42




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to Allan In NE, 11-28-2007 10:14:44  
let me guess.... this is your fault for parking that old chevy there 2 months ago???
My mother did something similar a couple years ago with her Jetta. Backed right into the tail board latch on the old ton. Pushed the trunk lind in and busted the tail light. That was my fault for leaving the truck there...

Rod



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RobMD

11-28-2007 14:43:01




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to Allan In NE, 11-28-2007 10:14:44  
How about don't fix it?

It still gets you from one place to the other, don't it?

Or are diamonds a woman's best friend?



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Allan In NE

11-28-2007 14:56:53




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to RobMD, 11-28-2007 14:43:01  
Darnit! I thought I heard you say, "Don't fix it"?

Oh now, that's funny.

Allan



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David Snipes

11-28-2007 13:55:22




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to Allan In NE, 11-28-2007 10:14:44  
It must have been a hit & run - it looks like they took a shot at you. That is a bullet hole isn't it?



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Allan In NE

11-28-2007 14:35:22




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to David Snipes, 11-28-2007 13:55:22  
LoL!

I think the bullet holes will come if I don't get that truck out of the yard. :>)

Allan



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Sloroll

11-28-2007 13:46:54




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 On the bright er side... in reply to Allan In NE, 11-28-2007 10:14:44  
Had it been the horse you would have had to shoot it.



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glennster

11-28-2007 13:18:35




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to Allan In NE, 11-28-2007 10:14:44  
well, alan, just giving you a ballpark estimate, you are looking at $1736.78 for the bumper cover painted and installed here at our shop. i figure its an 05 or newer with the obstacle warning sensors. that rear cover is $1305.15, plus labor and painting. call ia gary, see if he can get the lincoln up to our shop!!!!

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in-too-deep

11-28-2007 18:56:57




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to glennster, 11-28-2007 13:18:35  
I can get it from the E. Iowa border to Yorkville. ; )



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Allan In NE

11-28-2007 13:46:39




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to glennster, 11-28-2007 13:18:35  
Eighteen something they told me.

I figured it would have been over three grand. Thought we got away fairly decent. :>(

Allan



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Bob Kerr

11-28-2007 21:52:10




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to Allan In NE, 11-28-2007 13:46:39  
Bummer! $1800 would get a lot of parts, but on a Lincoln, just a chunk of rubber. Heck, a couple weeks back I got a sweet 71 chevy custom camper 3/4 ton with 98k original miles and lots of "whistles" for $2050. I myself am getting rid of my newer cars and trucks and going back old school,nothing newer than 72. It sure is nice to hear a solid door close once more and not get beat up from the wind with the window down!

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notadeere

11-28-2007 12:30:09




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to Allan In NE, 11-28-2007 10:14:44  
you sure she hit a chevy ? as not much damage to that fudged over rebuilt dodge there... must have been a geo (chevy product) she hit .... & then she lucky she didnt total ford...



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Jrry

11-28-2007 11:31:27




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to Allan In NE, 11-28-2007 10:14:44  
My wife did something like that last year. She called the insurance company to report it. When I got home I noticed it was only a scratch so I called and told insurance company to forget sending an adjuster because it was only a scratch. When I got my next insurance statement they increased my premium because we "had an accident" even though it cost insurance not a penny.



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Allan In NE

11-28-2007 11:50:27




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to Jrry, 11-28-2007 11:31:27  
No,

I don't want the insurance company anywhere near this little ouchy.

Seems like if ya just drive by their office the rates go up anyways. :>(

Allan



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Vern-MI

11-28-2007 11:23:43




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to Allan In NE, 11-28-2007 10:14:44  
They always seem to get bent when they are brand spanking new. Guess she could have picked the back of the Chevy to run into. I do see some Allan liability for having parked that old junk right in the way of traffic.



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onefarmer

11-28-2007 11:21:48




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to Allan In NE, 11-28-2007 10:14:44  
Have to redesign or build another garage. You know, one with a "in" door and a "out" door so she can see where she is driving and what she is running into. oops more $$ sorry



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Coloken

11-28-2007 11:17:18




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to Allan In NE, 11-28-2007 10:14:44  
Bumper? I don't see no stinking bumper...



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higginz

11-28-2007 13:32:11




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to Coloken, 11-28-2007 11:17:18  
That's exactly what I wuz thinkun' - made me page back up for a closer look....



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higgins

11-28-2007 13:34:34




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to noncompos, 11-28-2007 11:10:11  
See? Not all their ideas are bad.



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Keith-OR

11-28-2007 11:09:57




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to Allan In NE, 11-28-2007 10:14:44  
Gee wizz Allan, don't know what to tell ya. All I can say is That I learned long long time ago, Ya just "DON'T" park anything where the female is going to backup her vehicle!!! Seems like they just backup and then look.:>)

Creature of Habit...lol Gotta keep ya busy.

Keith & Shawn



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in-too-deep

11-28-2007 10:44:09




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to Allan In NE, 11-28-2007 10:14:44  
Fiberglass? Or plastic? Oh, excuse me, that's "composite."



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Allan In NE

11-28-2007 10:47:40




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to in-too-deep, 11-28-2007 10:44:09  
Darned if I know. 'Taint as tough as that old truck, I'll tell ya that. :>)

Allan



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neblinc

11-28-2007 10:31:31




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to Allan In NE, 11-28-2007 10:14:44  
Here ya go Allan third party image

Repair Quote

Randy



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Allan In NE

11-28-2007 10:45:40




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to neblinc, 11-28-2007 10:31:31  
Already got the bid. Hence, the reason for my "tear-stained" face and my funny way of walking just now.

Told 'em to order a new bumper and let's get it on there before the screamin' goin' on in this office causes me permanent hearing loss. :>(

I could be finding old combine or tractor parts with that money, darnit! This situation is putting my old iron projects behind!

No consideration at all, the woman! :>(

Allan

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Brian in Ohio

11-28-2007 10:26:06




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to Allan In NE, 11-28-2007 10:14:44  
Did they have to haul the Chevy home in a basket?



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Allan In NE

11-28-2007 10:30:35




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to Brian in Ohio, 11-28-2007 10:26:06  
Old truck hasn't a scratch on it.

I confess, I was more worried about it than her car. :>)

Allan



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335LP

11-28-2007 11:33:22




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to Allan In NE, 11-28-2007 10:30:35  
Yeah and you were hoping for a new shiny chrome bumper and grille for Christmas huh? Ha now it Aint gonna happen.



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135 Fan

11-28-2007 10:22:53




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to Allan In NE, 11-28-2007 10:14:44  
I don't know how you do it. Now you have a project to do after your combine is finished. Man I wish I had that kind of organization. Dave



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Allan In NE

11-28-2007 10:29:09




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to 135 Fan, 11-28-2007 10:22:53  
LOL!

Oh yeah, organization. Yeah, that's the word. :>)

Ya just gotta know when and when not to park those trucks in the designated line of fire. :>)

Good news tho, the rear warning chimes still work just fine..... ..... ..... ...just like they always did. :>)

Allan



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135 Fan

11-29-2007 14:47:28




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to Allan In NE, 11-28-2007 10:29:09  
Your projects are getting easier. I bet someone on here could give you a better price. The real nice nice thing about this project is that it's really easy to load on the trailer. This will make it a lot easier for the couriers to haul it half way across North America. Dave



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Bob/Ont

11-28-2007 10:45:50




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to Allan In NE, 11-28-2007 10:29:09  
Alan, this is a sign you are catching up on your projects. Finish one thing and two more need doing.
Later Bob



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RustyFarmall

11-28-2007 10:44:36




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to Allan In NE, 11-28-2007 10:29:09  
Look on the bright side. The Lincoln now weighs less, it might get better fuel mileage.



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KRUSS1

11-28-2007 17:29:32




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to RustyFarmall, 11-28-2007 10:44:36  
$hut happens! Usually to me. Trust a Lincoln to cost an arm and a leg to fix. Had a 76 Mark IV for a while, had a lot of miles on it but it was a beautiful old boat. Was cheap when I bought it but terribly expensive to fix. My friends called it the pimpmobile. One day my wife had her mind on other things and pulled out onto the highway in front of a 83 Thunderbird. The end of the Lincoln, no harm to any persons. Lot of frame/weight to absorb a crash.

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Rex in Australia

11-29-2007 02:29:33




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 Re: Do Not Try This At Home! in reply to KRUSS1, 11-28-2007 17:29:32  
Similar situation here! We had our last car for about 16 years and it was quite straight when we sold it. Finally replaced it with a near new one and mother dear backed in to a tree within 3 weeks. Only minor damage, but still a battle scar.
Not happy, but after 32 years of marriage I still love her. (was pretty angry at the time though)
Rex



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