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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by johnybsic, Dec 15, 2010.

  1. johnybsic
    Joined: Oct 8, 2009
    Posts: 612

    johnybsic
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    from las vegas

    Hey guys.
    anyone have insight to help me with this subject.

    My car is not registered yet, and wont be for a while. But I came to the realization today that im f*#ked if my storage place burns down. or the car is stolen or whatnot.
    At the same time...Im not made of money, So how do i protect this thing? properly...

    How do you guys (If you even do) protect you project cars?
    How much does this run on avg.?

    Thanks
     
  2. Swifster
    Joined: Dec 16, 2006
    Posts: 1,455

    Swifster
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    Call Grundy or Hagerty and let them know the car is still a project. Figure out what you've put into the car and insure it for that. This isn't a problem with the two companies listed, but make sure you get an Agreed Value policy. Many companies sell Stated Value policies and these can be a problem. When you do some work on the car (say $5K worth), bring receipts and photos and raise the value of the policy.

    And no, homeowners doesn't cover non-driveable cars...
     
  3. 3ree 5trips
    Joined: Dec 6, 2007
    Posts: 23

    3ree 5trips
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    My dad and I both use Hagerty. best price we have found and good service.
     
  4. sololobo
    Joined: Aug 23, 2006
    Posts: 8,425

    sololobo
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    Just get it insured as stated, I have Grundy and am very pleased to date. Chose them because of the roadside option and great at***ude. Good Luck, get er done. ~sololobo~
     
  5. bryan6902
    Joined: May 5, 2008
    Posts: 1,137

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    I had a thread exactly like this one! I had the exact same thought! I ended up going with Hagerty, super easy to deal with and they get back to you promptly. Zero h***le if you have your act together and VERY affordable for TOTAL peace of mind.
     
  6. turdytoo
    Joined: May 14, 2007
    Posts: 1,568

    turdytoo
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    I had Hagerty while my project was really just a pile of parts. I switched to Grundy because of their rates on my finished car but they would not insure my present project which is a roller.
     
  7. big bad john
    Joined: Aug 11, 2010
    Posts: 4,726

    big bad john
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    ....I have State Farm on my project(very reasonable..$50 per year) also have 3 other hotrods with them, so don't know if they insure just one project....
     
  8. Mike Morand
    Joined: Aug 1, 2009
    Posts: 20

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    What if you have an incomplete project like a new rolling ch***is with no VIN. Don't the insurance companies require a VIN?
     
  9. big bad john
    Joined: Aug 11, 2010
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    big bad john
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    .......Yes...State Farm does......also pictures
     
  10. 54HotRod
    Joined: May 31, 2010
    Posts: 509

    54HotRod
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    If you were ever in the military or your parents were in the military, you can get wis USAA for insurance. Actually USAA uses a third party called American Collector Ins. but they are pretty good. I paid $142 a year for $10,000 coverage on my 54 Ford. Also just register the car as a non operational (NOP) vehicle. Usually the NOP registration is pennies compared to a running registration.
     
  11. Ole don
    Joined: Dec 16, 2005
    Posts: 2,915

    Ole don
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    Back in 2003, Hagerty was the only company who would insure a pile of parts even before it was a roller. They wanted emailed pictures every six months to show progress.
     
  12. Ford-Man
    Joined: Apr 6, 2009
    Posts: 288

    Ford-Man
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    I just had storage insurance for aggreed value up to $5K. Anything over that needed a Hagerty policy
     
  13. 3Deuce40
    Joined: Oct 17, 2006
    Posts: 691

    3Deuce40
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    from Colorado

    American National will do it as well
     

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