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Old May 24, 2006 | 07:51 PM
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well its lovebug season here in florida, so i swung by the car wash to clean off all the bugs... in the process i lifted up my wipers to clean the windshied thuroughly(spelling?), stupid me pops the hood with the wipers still standing vertically and crack the freakin windshield spiders for about 8 inches......so now my longtubes have to wait a few more weeks , i was planning on doing my torque converter and pacesetters at the same time... that plan got shot in the ***
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Old May 24, 2006 | 07:55 PM
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Damn that sucks.

One time years ago (1999) I forgot to lock one of the t-tops down after washing the car. I passed an 18 wheeler going down the interstate and the top flew 50 foot up into the air. I had to pay $420 for another top.
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well its lovebug season here in florida, so i swung by the car wash to clean off all the bugs... in the process i lifted up my wipers to clean the windshied thuroughly(spelling?), stupid me pops the hood with the wipers still standing vertically and crack the freakin windshield spiders for about 8 inches......so now my longtubes have to wait a few more weeks , i was planning on doing my torque converter and pacesetters at the same time... that plan got shot in the ***
Umm... you're in Florida. It's an all glass state... you're insurance HAS to and will PAY TO FIX your windshield FOR FREE and there will be NO MARKS on your record nor are they allowed to raise your rates...

I lived there for 25 years so I am not just talking out my @ss...

If you are near Orlando take it to that place off I-4 that gives you a free box of steaks...

No excuses, put on those LT's and stall!!!
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Old May 24, 2006 | 08:06 PM
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i thought i would have to pay the deductible..... if i dont have to pay that will freakin rock, and if i can get a box of steaks holy crap.....
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Old May 24, 2006 | 08:23 PM
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@ a box of steaks, thats freakin great.

More places need to do that. Then I wont feel so bad getting ripped off. lol
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Old May 24, 2006 | 08:34 PM
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Lloyds does the free box of steaks.
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i thought i would have to pay the deductible..... if i dont have to pay that will freakin rock, and if i can get a box of steaks holy crap.....
Nope, no having to pay the deductible... and Keith just gave you the name of the steak place...

Our friend Chris (Whistler) got his truck windshield fixed there and they gave him the steaks (they are packed in dry ice, like the specialty ones you order)
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Old May 24, 2006 | 09:17 PM
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Umm... you're in Florida. It's an all glass state... you're insurance HAS to and will PAY TO FIX your windshield FOR FREE and there will be NO MARKS on your record nor are they allowed to raise your rates...

I lived there for 25 years so I am not just talking out my @ss...

If you are near Orlando take it to that place off I-4 that gives you a free box of steaks...

No excuses, put on those LT's and stall!!!
That is pretty fn cool. Why does the state of Florida do that?
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i have full glass on my car too. i was just gonna say to go to your ins. but he beat me to it..
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Old May 24, 2006 | 09:23 PM
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You live and you learn.
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Old May 24, 2006 | 09:55 PM
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Yup. They will even come to you in thier mobile truck and fix it in your driveway.
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Originally Posted by Y2K Pewter SS
That is pretty fn cool. Why does the state of Florida do that?
Safety I guess...
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Old May 24, 2006 | 10:07 PM
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i lifted up my wipers to clean the windshied thuroughly(spelling?), stupid me pops the hood with the wipers still standing vertically and crack the freakin windshield spiders for about 8 inches...... [/QUOTE]

i did the same thing about 2yrs ago, my deduct was more than the glass, so outta my pocket.
mine cracked on the driverside, went up about 4" then to the left about 6", went and busted a GT's ***, and at about 140mph, watched it shoot all the way across!! good times!!
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Old May 24, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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I'm gunna want a new windshield soon. I have to pay outta pocket. Whats the going rate for a new one on our cars?
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Old May 24, 2006 | 10:23 PM
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well now i have a damn good idea on how to crack my windshield so i can get it replaced
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Old May 24, 2006 | 10:37 PM
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