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Old 03-10-2009, 05:30 PM   #1
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Default pictures say it all :( "destruction"

This is what my car looked like for the last 6months.






this is what it looks like as of 6am this morning..








off to the assessors on monday....


i am shattered and wish this never happened... cant wait to find out what happened.

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Old 03-10-2009, 05:43 PM   #2
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dam mate thats one nice car its a shame to see another ford like this
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Old 03-10-2009, 05:44 PM   #3
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is this common?
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Old 03-10-2009, 05:44 PM   #4
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I am sorry about your car dude. Big lost.
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Old 03-10-2009, 05:48 PM   #5
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Geez Jus...So sorry to see that happen to Pokey. :(

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Old 03-10-2009, 05:51 PM   #6
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what the hell mate?!?!

that sucks :(

but what on earth did it
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Old 03-10-2009, 05:52 PM   #7
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That brings a tear to my eye, and its not even mine. :( So sorry to see it like that.
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Old 03-10-2009, 05:54 PM   #8
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no point assessing it, its a write off.
Hope your insurance covers what its worth.
Time to start looking for a new one.
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Old 03-10-2009, 05:57 PM   #9
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i certainly feel for you mate. sucks big time.




mine looked like this this morning after being fine yesterday.

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Old 03-10-2009, 05:58 PM   #10
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Another nice Ford ruined, i'm interested to know what caused it.
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Old 03-10-2009, 06:02 PM   #11
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damm dude...that sux. hope they can work out what happened?
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Old 03-10-2009, 06:04 PM   #12
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What a shame.
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Old 03-10-2009, 06:05 PM   #13
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Sorry to see anyones pride and joy end up like this. At least it wasn't stolen and destroyed that way. It's a shame none the less.
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Old 03-10-2009, 06:23 PM   #14
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Schultzie!! Bloody hell so sorry! That is one hell of a mess. Hope you can get it all back the same way as was a great looking ute.



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Old 03-10-2009, 06:31 PM   #15
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ouch and to the one that had the roof jumped on i dare say it was little brats that think if you jump in the middle of the roof it opens the doors
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Old 03-10-2009, 06:34 PM   #16
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Mate, you know Kev & I are feeling for you. And you know where we are if you need a hand (the little we can do). Fingers crossed she'll be back on the road even better than before!



And HLC..sorry to see your car looking like that. Hope its fixed soon mate

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Old 03-10-2009, 06:53 PM   #17
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I hope everything tuns out well in the end mate, such a shame to see all your hard work gone.
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Old 03-10-2009, 06:53 PM   #18
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Looks like the fire started near the battery....

Bad luck mate.
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Old 03-10-2009, 07:04 PM   #19
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Sorry to see this. My guess electrical fault,hope it was all covered by insurance.
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Old 03-10-2009, 07:32 PM   #20
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Far out mate spewing! Are they original battery leads or has it been modified with stereo/amp setup etc?
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Old 03-10-2009, 07:34 PM   #21
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That is one image you never want to see of such a beautiful car.

Always loved seeing your car Justin, hope insurance covers it all.
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Old 03-10-2009, 07:45 PM   #22
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that is terrible such a nice looking ute, its sad to see that happen. and HLC thats just shocking makes you wish you'd caught them.

my best to both of you
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Old 03-10-2009, 07:57 PM   #23
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Wow, horrible to see such a Nice ute end up this way.

Best of luck with the insurance company.
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Old 03-10-2009, 07:58 PM   #24
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amps stereo... hahah bout 10-15k worth,

insurance is all sweet the bloke at just car was more than helpful, updated my policy and everything...


Have got to add up the cost off the stereo and the airbag setup and then submit it to them to see if they will cover it, with an adjustment to my premium, so they can get a better idea of what it is worth... we will be talking around 55-60k
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Old 03-10-2009, 07:59 PM   #25
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Bad luck, mate. As has already been said, it was a great looking ute!

It looks like the area of origin is around the right hand side of the battery, where it looks like the +ve terminal is.
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Old 03-10-2009, 08:01 PM   #26
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yeah i i have my thoughts and will keep them quiet, till the dust is settled... but i think it has something to do with the battery.

davway- you say write off? thanks for the heads up... it is 50-50 im my mind but i dont want anything back less then perfect
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Old 03-10-2009, 08:10 PM   #27
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What a mess :( , both cars, best of luck to both of you getting them sorted out.

HLC , if you have insurance and you stated the car is locked up/garaged , then don't say it happened in your driveway at night ! ( if that's where it did happen ?), or they will reject your claim. cheers.
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Old 03-10-2009, 08:15 PM   #28
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Thats a damn shame...looks like the battery or light shorted out?
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Old 03-10-2009, 08:20 PM   #29
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With a estimated payout like that.. FG Pursuit here you come..
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Old 03-10-2009, 08:25 PM   #30
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Shame to see mate, hope the insurance company looks after you. The car was always a good looking machine, hope to see you back on the road in another one soon.
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