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Hi All, I was involved in an accident a few weeks ago in my 73. I'm
fine as was the other guy, but my car, well, is not. It happened during
heavy traffic in Oakland. The other person had pulled out from a parking
lot into traffic that was at a dead stop. I was proceeding in the left
turn lane which was empty and he gunned it right into my lane and I hit
him in the left front quarter. It was instantaneous and neither one of
us saw a thing since he was hidden by the traffic. To cut to the chase,
it was the other persons fault and thankfully they owned up and took
full responsibility. We also share the same insurance company which has
also been helpful and so far they have been extremely accommodating. I'm
in the process of getting input from a local shop suggested by Sean
Casey and am anticipating a nice fight ahead to get things paid for,
etc.....I'm looking for any advice with regard to valuation to prove my
case to the insurance folks. I'm hopeful given the current sale $$$ I've
been seeing of late, but also realistic about this.....With regard to
the damage, Sean sees no reason it can't be fixed, but I will need a new
nose and I fear this will prove difficult to source. Any help / leads
here would be extremely appreciated. I intend to repair the car come
hell or high water and am not in a huge hurry. I've owned it for 22
years and it gets driven a lot. She's like part of the family if you get
my meaning. Thanks in advance!