very sorry to hear this Richard... I hope it will turn out right for you.

For posting photos you could use Dropbox or on Samba or send them to me
then I will post them there for you.

On Wed, Apr 12, 2023 at 5:59 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

> Saturday I was patiently waiting in left hand turn lane at light; I moved
> across the limit line, well into intersection.  Light changed from green to
> yellow, opposing traffic in slow lane stopped.  I continued on my left hand
> turn.  Out of nowhere, a black Tesla in fast lane raced to try to make the
> light....came out of nowhere (those Teslas are fast accelerating).  BAM!
> Hit passenger door.  My Vanagon spun around, and also got Passenger side
> rear quarter hit.  So, crumpled up Passenger door and stuff underneath,
> windshield broken too.  Tesla driver said to me, "I'm so sorry, it's all my
> fault, we were in a hurry, any neck or back pain?"  Cops came.  No police
> report, they just instructed us to exchange information.  Mine is a Tintop,
> super excellent condition, Subie 2.2 conversion, new tranny too.  I haven't
> taken to shop for estimate, but my guess is $9K+.  My insurance requested
> photos; exterior, interior, I also sent then $15K invoice for the total
> Subie conversion.  Not sure if stuff can be "pulled out".  I do know of a
> guy with a backyard of junk Vanagons....including door.  Maybe sawsall
> stuff from a junk Vanagon and weld into place.  And that's only the front
> end!  Rear damage included barely allowing Hatch to open.  It's a mess.
> Wish I could post photos.  Advice?
>