I was hit by a kid in a Mustang whom was street racing another Mustang on the way home from the track last Saturday at 1:30 am. Ram was banged up, Dakota was on a trailer and was untouched.

The 98 Ram did it's job, we were basically unhurt, and I was able to drive it home...But I need parts. Since it was a hit and run, the repair is on my bill.

I found a passenger door for 50.00 but I still need:

Passenger front fender
Front bumper/rear bumper
Rear quarter panel
Passenger side tail light

I've done body work in the past, and can paint so that part is covered. But I've looked around for bumpers...Fat chance. Who makes the best aftermarket bumpers?

And yeah...I've got the info posted up on all the local car forums. I'll find him. Guess this isn't his first hit and run according to tips I've received.

 

Good luck dude.. Man, I'd be out hunting if I were you.. that kind of crap drives me crazy..

as far as bumpers, you're in the part of the world that is all about some fabricated tube bumpers.. Or, at least, in Texas it seems to be popular.. Danged if I wouldn't go that route!

 

I'm going to build a bumper out of 3/16 metal. The only problem with building a bumper is that you build it tougher then the frame and your frame is going to twist. The stock bumper is there for give, Said that search around on pavement sucks if you want some good ideas.

 

For the reason mentioned, I don't want a fabbed bumper.

Can anyone here run a plate number...A black Mustang GT (what hit us) has just popped up with fresh damage.

 

Police report filed?

 

Nope....Cops never showed up, we waited 45 minutes. By then it was after 2:00am.

I talked to a cop the next day....He said there is not time frame, I have a witness. But if I file a police report it goes straight to my Insurance, ___________, my witness just happened to be a ____________ agent...I have 4 vehicles with __________and two life Insurance Policies.

It gets complicated from this point on.

 

Life is hard, then ya die.

I guess it depends on perspective. I guess I don't understand that even if a report goes to your insurance why you still have to file a claim. I filed many a report yet fixed my own vehicle on my dime. You get screwed either way but at least it's your truck.

OR... Is it more complicated if mustang boy street races again and ends up killing someone, maybe one of your friends. Then you're at the funeral and /or benefit race trying to get closure. If douchetard loses his license, car, and spends some time in the pokey maybe he'll grow up a bit. My guess is he doesn't have insurance either. So he needs to learn a harsh lesson.

It's your opportunity to do right, or do nothing. Silence is colusion. (sp)

 

Have you checked junk yards and pull a part places for the bumper? Maybe ebay? Were you in the truck when it got hit?

 

If your looking for just stock replacement see if there is a certifit store close by, pretty damn cheap and decent aftermarket quality

 

you should report it to your insurance company that you where hit even though it was not your fault and you plan on paying out of your own pocket to fix it. its not like your insurance will go up. it was not your fault.