[W126 Coupe] A different type of crash.

[Shayegan, Richard]

I know SE panels are easy to get new from MB in the US, so I would
imagine SEC panels shouldn't be too hard to get new from MB.
Richard


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[mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of mark
	Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 7:50 PM
	To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
	Subject: [W126 Coupe] A different type of crash.
	
	

	Hi list people,

	I bet none of you guys have had an encounter with a 6' kangaroo.

	This week whilst driving out in the Aussie bush 6 of these
mongrels decided to cross my path.

	ABS worked really well but still clouted the last one - the
biggest unfortunately!

	However, I had peeled of a heap of speed prior impact which left
me with a wrinkled bonnet, shattered grille and a "retired" radiator.

	I was really impressed how gentle the impact was for us inside
the car - no airbag deployment either - a good crash test with myself as
the dummy..

	The aluminium bonnet was great at absorbing the roo weight, but
not well for him as he had to be despatched.

	She is now at the panel shop with my parts and parts number
listing plus schematics to assist the guys in the repair.

	 

	Parts maybe an issue but I am going to leave all to the shop to
try to get them all under their own control.

	Insurance cover allows for all new parts at whatever, but if
unavailable they will come back to me for decision or assistance.

	 

	The front bumper did a great job, they will measure it but it
seems that it is totally ok.

	The fan has probably gone to MB heaven with the radiator but
that should be easier to find.

	 

	A great chance to do the small chips and scratches on the whole
car....

	 

	Mark Addison

	Wounded 560SEC '89.

	Downunder.

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