While at Dearborn and Coming Home.

[Gobird]

We had a great time at Dearborn and everything seemed to go smooth with the event. That is except for our Bird. While on our way there or while we were there our rear bumper got hit while parked somewhere. We didn't notice it until late Sat.. It has about a 1" split in it right below the left tail light. I though, what the heck, it was hit once before and I'll just deal with it. Then today, we were about 150 miles from home on 75 when a stone hit the windshield. We now have a 12" crack across the windshield. Now I am pis-ed!!!

We stopped at our agent on the way back to the house before we even got home. Good news is the windshield is covered 100%, bad news is the bumper is a $250. deductible. It will be going to the dealer for an estimate tomorrow.

I guess this falls under the heading "Sh-t Happens"

[Sealy]

Re: While at Dearborn and Coming Home.

I guess this falls under the heading "Sh-t Happens"

More appropriately, Bird Sh-t Happens.

Sorry for your happens stuff, but don't let it color the whole trip. You had a good time, make arrangements to fix the T-Bird, and have a great 4th O'July. (For this weekend, that's a firecracker.)

[Treken]

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Sorry to here that Spence. I always get nervous near 18 wheelers on the highway for that reason. Had a couple of windshields replaced on other cars in the past that way...

[FritsB]

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Sorry to hear that Spence. But I am sure it will be like new again soon

[Gobird]

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I never dealt with this dealer down here for body work but the insurance company said they are good with things like this. The windshield will be factory so I'm not worried about that. It will be my third one since I got the Bird. The first one got broke the same way coming back from Heartland Thunder. When your a Road Warrior this is bound to happen.

[islandtime]

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So sorry to hear about this, Spence. Hope Misty is like new soon. Charley did a lot of the driving on our return trip, and I had to keep reminding him to STOP getting behind big trucks! There was one that followed us from the Ohio turnpike all the way to Norfolk! Felt like I was being stalked.

[DudleyM]

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Spence,

So sorry about your mishaps. Let me echo the earlier sentiments, 'don't let this spoil the event for you". While it is a joy to drive our TBirds, there is also a risk, but they can be repaired.

So glad you came and hope long term memories will be the good ones!

[EllisonCal]

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I never dealt with this dealer down here for body work but the insurance company said they are good with things like this. The windshield will be factory so I'm not worried about that. It will be my third one since I got the Bird. The first one got broke the same way coming back from Heartland Thunder. When your a Road Warrior this is bound to happen.

Hey Spence, mine broke on the way to Tbird55 just north of Cincinnati on I-75. I just had mine replaced today, PPG of course with the Tbird emblem in the middle at the bottom. Now I'm also on windshield number #3. Then on the last leg home, I got a miss... Yeah COP cylinder number 3. No charge on the glass, $100 deductible for the repair on the Ford extended warranty. P.S. I now have 60,000 miles on "Annie".
Cal

[acar]

Re: While at Dearborn and Coming Home.

So sorry to hear about this, Spence. Hope Misty is like new soon. Charley did a lot of the driving on our return trip, and I had to keep reminding him to STOP getting behind big trucks! There was one that followed us from the Ohio turnpike all the way to Norfolk! Felt like I was being stalked.

you was being stalked!18 wheelers love birds too! He must of had some real horsepower to keep up with you

[Gobird]

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Just found out that my great insurance company won't pay for an original windshield as long as an after market is available. Soooo, I have to shell out $250.00 more for some writing on the bottom of the windshield. Thanks a lot S.F.

[02TBIRD]

Re: While at Dearborn and Coming Home.

Spence were the 1st two they replaced 'originals'
or aftermarket?

02Tbird

[Gobird]

Re: While at Dearborn and Coming Home.

All were orginal but that was a few years ago and policy changed a little when we moved to Fla.

[Gobird]

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Also went to the dealer this morning "Bill Jarrett Ford" in Avon Park and got a price for fixing the bumper and replace left taillight, it was cracked. They will pull the whole panel off the car, repair the brake in the bumper, repaint and clear coat bumper. Total is $628.81. Going ahead with this as soon as they get the new tail light in.

Everything should look good as new when Gettysburg rolls around.

[00mustng]

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...Don't worry about the windsheild, Spence....there are no aftermarket suppliers...PPG is the only supplier....they may have stopped producing the winsheilds with the t-bird logo because of licensing issues....so it's up to you if you want to pay extra for that logo...but it's the same windsheild....I know because I have one installed without the logo.....

[Gobird]

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Martin, We don't like it but we will spring for the T-Bird emblem on the windshield. They just called and said they will come to our house tomorrow to replace the windshield.