[V8] TOTAL eclipse of the carport

[Jeremy Ward]

Wasn't that a bad '80s song?

Well my New Year started with a bang.  Quite literally!  Big windstorm in
Portland and the Neighbor's canvas carport (yeah the Costco one) was picked
up and dropped onto my V8.  The majority of the damage was done to the
passenger rear quarter panel, rear door, and D pillar, but somehow the
driver's tail lamp was busted, with some scratches / dents to the trunk lid.

Here are the pictures of the carnage:
http://www.myv8q.com/pics/DSCN3131.jpg  
http://www.myv8q.com/pics/DSCN3138.jpg 
http://www.myv8q.com/pics/DSCN3141.jpg 
http://www.myv8q.com/pics/DSCN3143.jpg 

I think I will be approaching a total with the insurance company, so I would
like to keep costs down under the threshold.  Anyone have a tail light in OK
shape lying around?  Like to donate it to a worthy cause?  Not sure if you
can write it off, so you'd better consult your tax advisor.  ;-)

BTW, I went to look at the Cyclamen 1990 for sale in Milwaukie, OR yesterday
(listed on AutoTrader).  Despite my car having 50k more miles, I think it is
still in better shape even with the dents and busted tail light!  However if
anyone is interested in that one, I can give you a full rundown of the good,
bad, and the ugly off the list.

Happy New Year.

Cheers,

- Jeremy