Stacey's Stolen Rx-7 GSL-SE
05-29-03, 11:37 AM
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hmmm, i have seen alot of GSL-SEs.. and never one with painted mirrors..
I was thinking maybe it was a canadian thing..
None of my 1st gens have ever had painted mirrors.. And i have had alot.. hmmm.. think i will try to find some more
I was thinking maybe it was a canadian thing..
None of my 1st gens have ever had painted mirrors.. And i have had alot.. hmmm.. think i will try to find some more
05-29-03, 12:06 PM
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if you look at the very first pic of stacy's story you can see it before it got stolen and yeah it did have the mirrors of the same color of the car. must be one of the rare ones.
05-29-03, 02:08 PM
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Originally posted by Pittdp
very nice, how much did you have to pay to get it looking that good again?
very nice, how much did you have to pay to get it looking that good again?
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05-29-03, 02:12 PM
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Originally posted by Manntis
**** me running, that's a gorgeous restoration...
**** me running, that's a gorgeous restoration...
Manntis, normally you are very articulate
I'll take that as "one hell of a compliment"
Thanks!
Stacey
05-29-03, 02:26 PM
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Also, thank-you to the rest of you who have complimented. It took me a long time to get it looking like it used to, but, it was worth it.
Btw, when I bought the car, the mirrors were the same color as the body. The very first picture I sent Jim Rothe shows the 16 year old (at the time) stock paint.
Thanks again guys!
Stacey
Btw, when I bought the car, the mirrors were the same color as the body. The very first picture I sent Jim Rothe shows the 16 year old (at the time) stock paint.
Thanks again guys!
Stacey
05-29-03, 02:38 PM
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I wish more people would take this much care over their cars ... its really nice to see you didn't give up on it and let the little b@stards whole stole your car send it to an early grave ... Top job
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05-29-03, 03:13 PM
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Originally posted by zyounker
hey, you need to change your avatar.. Here is what i think you should use
hey, you need to change your avatar.. Here is what i think you should use
Maybe one of the moderators or perhaps the administrator would make an exception?
05-29-03, 03:17 PM
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About $8,500. Canadian. Of course, this does not include the cost of many "sets" of manicured fingernails.
Stacey
About $8,500. Canadian. Of course, this does not include the cost of many "sets" of manicured fingernails.
Stacey
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05-29-03, 03:40 PM
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Originally posted by Stacey GSL-SE
It would be nice if I could. However, don't I have to have at least 100 posts?
Maybe one of the moderators or perhaps the administrator would make an exception?
It would be nice if I could. However, don't I have to have at least 100 posts?
Maybe one of the moderators or perhaps the administrator would make an exception?
Doh.... Guess you will just have to post more on here
05-29-03, 04:04 PM
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Today, the estimator told me that he went home and cried that night.
That restoration is amazing. The car looks awesome, great job. I'm glad it all worked out in the end. Now if only we could have some time alone with the guy who stole it...
05-29-03, 04:22 PM
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Originally posted by brianmcd
What happened? I think I missed that part.
What happened? I think I missed that part.
I broke down and cried and just walked out of the claim center without signing any paperwork.
I did not see this man again until I drove the car back after it was restored. It was that day he told me he was terribly upset about the car and my reaction to being told it was going to be dismantled. He said went home that day and cried.
05-29-03, 07:08 PM
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That's an amazing restoration. I also remember when this happened, what a shock to see the condition the car returned in. Heartbreaking. I now have faith that one day I can restore my SA to mint condition, thanks.
05-29-03, 09:53 PM
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Good to see such an awesome restoration. Such a shame that these ****** stole it in the first place. Sure hope ICBC covered the $8500 rather than sticking you with a sizable portion of the bill.
BTW, It would be a very good idea to have two annual appraisals done on it too. The last time I checked (years ago) ICBC required not one but two appraisals and honored the lower of the two in the event of a write-off. Hate those crooks. They're notorious for lowballing their clients. To you and people like us it's a priceless gem. To them it's just a car.
BTW, It would be a very good idea to have two annual appraisals done on it too. The last time I checked (years ago) ICBC required not one but two appraisals and honored the lower of the two in the event of a write-off. Hate those crooks. They're notorious for lowballing their clients. To you and people like us it's a priceless gem. To them it's just a car.
05-29-03, 10:41 PM
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Stacey, you are an inspiration! Some things in life we gotta do -- not because they are logical, but because it's the right thing at a deeper level. Yep, this is a great example. Bless you and your car!
btw, I think any GSL-SE made late in 85 came with painted mirrors. My original SE came from the west coast, and it did NOT have black mirrors.
btw, I think any GSL-SE made late in 85 came with painted mirrors. My original SE came from the west coast, and it did NOT have black mirrors.
08-10-07, 12:41 PM
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Glad you got it back. I remember when this happened and there's still interest in the story.
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