@%%&$%&#@$^#$@^&%^@!!!!!!!!!!!

Beefmalone · 7th Jul 2009, 12:51 PM

Well, the #W%#$%#in fedex guy backed into my Monaco. Now I need a grille and header panel...only the HARDEST parts to find on these cars.

takkuneg · 7th Jul 2009, 01:08 PM

Good lord. So sorry there Beef.

Mercer · 7th Jul 2009, 01:09 PM

Oh $hit

I feel with you...

TK826 · 7th Jul 2009, 01:11 PM

Couple grilles on eBay:

1974 Dodge Monaco GRILLE NOS MoPar 3691520 3691727:eBay Motors (item 150298908339 end time Jul-22-09 20:37:19 PDT)

Mopar NOS 1974 Dodge Monaco grille:eBay Motors (item 2432347524 end time Jul-11-09 12:24:19 PDT)

Beefmalone · 7th Jul 2009, 02:38 PM

thanks for the links. I'm probably going to go ahead and snag one. What really sucks is that this is what he was delivering for me to put in the car (along with a good tan dash for my '75 and a rear sway bar for this one).

TK826 · 7th Jul 2009, 03:09 PM

Scat also has a grille for sale...

74 grille cheap

TI4438 · 7th Jul 2009, 03:23 PM

Was the idiot blind?What a kick in the balls!

Fedex should pay for and then deliver any new parts for free.

Shotgun Blues · 7th Jul 2009, 05:10 PM

****, man! I'm sorry! Will his carrier's insurance cover it?

cheoperative · 7th Jul 2009, 07:06 PM

WTF!! Damn, that sucks!

takkuneg · 7th Jul 2009, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shotgun Blues

****, man! I'm sorry! Will his carrier's insurance cover it?

It should. My roomie drives a delivery truck and they had to go through the process of putting him on the company's insurance.

Beefmalone · 7th Jul 2009, 10:00 PM

Yeah, they're gonna pay. Only question is how much. Going to be hard to put a price on something if you can't find one for sale. Car was actually a pretty nice original car with original paint still in great shape.

76Bluesmobile · 7th Jul 2009, 11:48 PM

This has got to be pretty painful Beef - my sympathys to you and the Monaco. I would definitely be sure that Freak-Ex returns the car to the same exact 100% original shape that it was in before Mr. _______ (I'm gonna keep that part clean by omitting it) hit it. I'd follow these online leads, grab up some parts (send the bill to either your insurance or Freak-Ex), and then find a reputable body shop to replace them, paint them and check the remainder of the car for damage - I doubt the unibody has twisted or bent at all but you never know. At the same time, if you need to (and I would), hire an attorney to ensure that Freak-Ex covers every penny. I wouldn't deal with a major corporation alone. Don't know what your insurance company has said yet, but they might even hire the attorney on your behalf if you have your insurance company pay for the repairs then tell THEM to go after Freak-Ex to get reimbursed. Hope it all turns out well for you.

GO GET 'EM BEEF!!!!

Ghostbluesman · 8th Jul 2009, 07:50 AM

Daaaaaaayummmmm, Beef....that bozo musta been doing 25 mph in reverse!

I feel for ya, buddy....hope you get it all squared away!

And, use UPS next time!

Rob

3LW00D · 8th Jul 2009, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghostbluesman

Daaaaaaayummmmm. That bozo musta been doing 25 mph in reverse!

No kiding!

Oh gosh man! Sorry 'bout the Monaco. I hope you can get it all straightened out and everything.

Beefmalone · 8th Jul 2009, 04:21 PM

Thanks for the well wishes everyone. Don't worry, I am a lawyer so I'm not worried about IF I get paid. It's really just not something I want to deal with...ya know? The guy worked for a subcontractor for fedex and the owner dropped by today and made me a pretty decent offer.

My main problem is that finding a new header panel is going to be a big PITA not to mention now I can't get the hood open so no telling what other stuff I'm going to come across when I get to that point. I told the guy I'd have to get back with him after I get the hood open and drive it around some to make sure nothing else is damaged like the radiator.

I still can't figure out how the guy could A. miss the big 20ft land yacht right behind him and B. get up enough speed to do that kinda damage.

FL-BLUESMOBILE · 8th Jul 2009, 06:11 PM

Hey Beef,

That sucks man! Of all the cars to back into! I have a grille and may have a header panel. The grille has a slight bend that can be corrected in the center. The header panel I am thinking of has a dent but is not bent in any way. I will look through my parts and see where I am and get back to you with pics. Oh and don't trash that header panel it can be fixed.

Later,

Huey

Steam McQueen · 8th Jul 2009, 11:32 PM

>private message = > Beefmalone <

- Beef. No one else can read this. I know a guy who used to play hockey who can take care of the Fed-Ex dude. He needs the money > end private message.[/quote]

Beef, this is crazy sh*t.

Had that Fed-Ex driver ever driven a van before? Ridiculous. Couldn't see a car behind???

Beef, if there's anything positive to come out of this ... your car just notched another great story for the grandkids!!

And thank Jebus parts are still available!!

All_Or_Nothing · 9th Jul 2009, 05:34 AM

*cries...

..alright, this is another typical problem that can be solved with a bat.. i cant believe how many idiots there is.. god or someone else must love them

Beefmalone · 9th Jul 2009, 04:03 PM

It was all I could do not to put my foot in his ass while he was jacking up his van trying to get it unstuck from my car.

Ghostbluesman · 9th Jul 2009, 04:33 PM

Well, hell....I see why he hit your car, Beef; LOOK HOW HIGH THE DAMN GRASS IS!

He probably thought "it's just an old barge, up on blocks....no big deal..."

Rob

takkuneg · 10th Jul 2009, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beefmalone

It was all I could do not to put my foot in his ass while he was jacking up his van trying to get it unstuck from my car.

Hey, we have that same tool kit that's sitting on the roof of your car.

Beefmalone · 10th Jul 2009, 07:42 PM

that's the box for my makita sawzall that's laying on the hood. oh, the temptation...

Beefmalone · 10th Jul 2009, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghostbluesman

Well, hell....I see why he hit your car, Beef; LOOK HOW HIGH THE DAMN GRASS IS!

He probably thought "it's just an old barge, up on blocks....no big deal..."

Rob

Come fix my weedeater

All_Or_Nothing · 11th Jul 2009, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beefmalone

that's the box for my makita sawzall that's laying on the hood. oh, the temptation...

what stopped you?

Beefmalone · 11th Jul 2009, 07:53 PM

I can see it now... "Mississippi Sawzall Massacre"

7th Jul 2009, 12:51 PM	#1
Beefmalone Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Raymond, MS CSA Country: United States Posts: 237	@%%&$%&#@$^#$@^&%^@!!!!!!!!!!! Well, the #W%#$%#in fedex guy backed into my Monaco. Now I need a grille and header panel...only the HARDEST parts to find on these cars. Attached Thumbnails

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7th Jul 2009, 02:38 PM	#5
Beefmalone Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Raymond, MS CSA Country: United States Posts: 237	Re: @%%&$%&#@$^#$@^&%^@!!!!!!!!!!! thanks for the links. I'm probably going to go ahead and snag one. What really sucks is that this is what he was delivering for me to put in the car (along with a good tan dash for my '75 and a rear sway bar for this one). Attached Thumbnails

7th Jul 2009, 03:09 PM	#6
TK826 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wauconda & Chicago Country: United States Posts: 972	Re: @%%&$%&#@$^#$@^&%^@!!!!!!!!!!! Scat also has a grille for sale... 74 grille cheap __________________ "Grab a brew! ... Don't cost nuthin' "

7th Jul 2009, 03:23 PM	#7
TI4438 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Calumet City,IL Country: United States Posts: 658	Re: @%%&$%&#@$^#$@^&%^@!!!!!!!!!!! Was the idiot blind?What a kick in the balls! Fedex should pay for and then deliver any new parts for free.

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cheoperative Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Country: United States Posts: 141	Re: @%%&$%&#@$^#$@^&%^@!!!!!!!!!!! WTF!! Damn, that sucks!

7th Jul 2009, 10:00 PM	#11
Beefmalone Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Raymond, MS CSA Country: United States Posts: 237	Re: @%%&$%&#@$^#$@^&%^@!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah, they're gonna pay. Only question is how much. Going to be hard to put a price on something if you can't find one for sale. Car was actually a pretty nice original car with original paint still in great shape. Last edited by Beefmalone; 7th Jul 2009 at 10:37 PM.

7th Jul 2009, 11:48 PM	#12
76Bluesmobile Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania Country: United States Posts: 252	Re: @%%&$%&#@$^#$@^&%^@!!!!!!!!!!! This has got to be pretty painful Beef - my sympathys to you and the Monaco. I would definitely be sure that Freak-Ex returns the car to the same exact 100% original shape that it was in before Mr. _______ (I'm gonna keep that part clean by omitting it) hit it. I'd follow these online leads, grab up some parts (send the bill to either your insurance or Freak-Ex), and then find a reputable body shop to replace them, paint them and check the remainder of the car for damage - I doubt the unibody has twisted or bent at all but you never know. At the same time, if you need to (and I would), hire an attorney to ensure that Freak-Ex covers every penny. I wouldn't deal with a major corporation alone. Don't know what your insurance company has said yet, but they might even hire the attorney on your behalf if you have your insurance company pay for the repairs then tell THEM to go after Freak-Ex to get reimbursed. Hope it all turns out well for you. GO GET 'EM BEEF!!!! __________________ "This is glue. Strong stuff!"

8th Jul 2009, 07:50 AM	#13
Ghostbluesman Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NE Florida Country: United States Posts: 788	Re: @%%&$%&#@$^#$@^&%^@!!!!!!!!!!! Daaaaaaayummmmm, Beef....that bozo musta been doing 25 mph in reverse! I feel for ya, buddy....hope you get it all squared away! And, use UPS next time! Rob __________________ "Are you the police?" "No ma'am...we're musicians." 1975 Dodge Monaco Bluesmobile 440 1962 Ford Falcon 2-door longroof 302 1943 Ford GPW 134 1957 Plymouth Savoy 301 1974 Plyouth Duster 318 1968 Dodge Dart 440 (R.I.P.)-gave up her mill for the BluMo)

8th Jul 2009, 04:21 PM	#15
Beefmalone Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Raymond, MS CSA Country: United States Posts: 237	Re: @%%&$%&#@$^#$@^&%^@!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the well wishes everyone. Don't worry, I am a lawyer so I'm not worried about IF I get paid. It's really just not something I want to deal with...ya know? The guy worked for a subcontractor for fedex and the owner dropped by today and made me a pretty decent offer. My main problem is that finding a new header panel is going to be a big PITA not to mention now I can't get the hood open so no telling what other stuff I'm going to come across when I get to that point. I told the guy I'd have to get back with him after I get the hood open and drive it around some to make sure nothing else is damaged like the radiator. I still can't figure out how the guy could A. miss the big 20ft land yacht right behind him and B. get up enough speed to do that kinda damage.

8th Jul 2009, 06:11 PM	#16
FL-BLUESMOBILE Join Date: May 2007 Location: South West, FL Country: United States Posts: 196	Re: @%%&$%&#@$^#$@^&%^@!!!!!!!!!!! Hey Beef, That sucks man! Of all the cars to back into! I have a grille and may have a header panel. The grille has a slight bend that can be corrected in the center. The header panel I am thinking of has a dent but is not bent in any way. I will look through my parts and see where I am and get back to you with pics. Oh and don't trash that header panel it can be fixed. Later, Huey

8th Jul 2009, 11:32 PM	#17
Steam McQueen Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ontario Country: Canada Posts: 4,425	Re: @%%&$%&#@$^#$@^&%^@!!!!!!!!!!! >private message = > Beefmalone < - Beef. No one else can read this. I know a guy who used to play hockey who can take care of the Fed-Ex dude. He needs the money > end private message.[/quote] Beef, this is crazy sh*t. Had that Fed-Ex driver ever driven a van before? Ridiculous. Couldn't see a car behind??? Beef, if there's anything positive to come out of this ... your car just notched another great story for the grandkids!! And thank Jebus parts are still available!!

9th Jul 2009, 05:34 AM	#18
All_Or_Nothing Join Date: Feb 2006 Country: Sweden Posts: 2,332	Re: @%%&$%&#@$^#$@^&%^@!!!!!!!!!!! *cries... ..alright, this is another typical problem that can be solved with a bat.. i cant believe how many idiots there is.. god or someone else must love them __________________ "Tell me I'm a sinner I got news for you I spoke to God this morning and he don't like you!"

9th Jul 2009, 04:03 PM	#19
Beefmalone Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Raymond, MS CSA Country: United States Posts: 237	Re: @%%&$%&#@$^#$@^&%^@!!!!!!!!!!! It was all I could do not to put my foot in his ass while he was jacking up his van trying to get it unstuck from my car. Attached Thumbnails

9th Jul 2009, 04:33 PM	#20
Ghostbluesman Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NE Florida Country: United States Posts: 788	Re: @%%&$%&#@$^#$@^&%^@!!!!!!!!!!! Well, hell....I see why he hit your car, Beef; LOOK HOW HIGH THE DAMN GRASS IS! He probably thought "it's just an old barge, up on blocks....no big deal..." Rob __________________ "Are you the police?" "No ma'am...we're musicians." 1975 Dodge Monaco Bluesmobile 440 1962 Ford Falcon 2-door longroof 302 1943 Ford GPW 134 1957 Plymouth Savoy 301 1974 Plyouth Duster 318 1968 Dodge Dart 440 (R.I.P.)-gave up her mill for the BluMo)

10th Jul 2009, 07:42 PM	#22
Beefmalone Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Raymond, MS CSA Country: United States Posts: 237	Re: @%%&$%&#@$^#$@^&%^@!!!!!!!!!!! that's the box for my makita sawzall that's laying on the hood. oh, the temptation...

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Beefmalone Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Raymond, MS CSA Country: United States Posts: 237	Re: @%%&$%&#@$^#$@^&%^@!!!!!!!!!!! I can see it now... "Mississippi Sawzall Massacre"


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