Hit a deer with my 95 ciera :(

[90BuickCentury]

Very nice! Glad to see it fixed up and back on the road.

[HTownCiera]

Better Late then Never I guess

Wow, it's been a few years but here it is all fixed up. A LOT has happened in my life sine initial posting but I was able to get these repairs over the goal line eventually. LOL




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[Century7667]

Yep, RA! For what ever reason, most stuff I order comes from Sugar Land (but not via "Express", for those old enough to remember that movie). Got a shipment from Ohio for the first time recently from RA. Would be curious about their business model and how they come up with some of their close out items (of which I am particularly fond).

I do remember Goldie's movie.

I had a feeling they were close, but didn't realize they were in Sugar Land. I bet I know where they are located. I'm only ½ a mile from the industrial park!

Ken T.

[CorvairGeek]

Rock Auto? I know that when I order from them, some parts come within a day or two.

Saw two deer in Sugar Land yesterday next to the airport!

Ken T.

Yep, RA! For what ever reason, most stuff I order comes from Sugar Land (but not via "Express", for those old enough to remember that movie). Got a shipment from Ohio for the first time recently from RA. Would be curious about their business model and how they come up with some of their close out items (of which I am particularly fond).

[Century7667]

Sugar Land, where most of my parts come from with my favorite online auto parts retailer!

Rock Auto? I know that when I order from them, some parts come within a day or two.

Saw two deer in Sugar Land yesterday next to the airport!

Ken T.

[Wagontech]

Got it. I thought these were plastic.

[Wagontech]

Thanks for the offer. I will PM you with details. I can maybe set up shipping (least I could do).

Ok, I'll try to get to it this afternoon. I really haven't looked at it to know its condition. I'll let you know.

[CorvairGeek]

Sugar Land, where most of my parts come from with my favorite online auto parts retailer!

[Century7667]

What a coincidence, I live in Sienna actually. You know when I bought the car I meant it as a daily driver since it had low miles and was in great shape and did not expect to put any money into it. Now I will spend at least double what it actually cost me and will not want something to happen to it so will have to go get another daily driver/beater to commute to work (lol). I am sure you are aware how hazardous (debris on the road, crazy drivers, pot holes, etc.) Houston roads can be to a nice car.

I live in Sugar Land, but I will sometimes attend church down there off Waters Lake Blvd. The feral hogs are a REAL problem, tearing up soccer fields ( a real hazard for kids trying to run on the field). I commute from Sugar Land to the Texas Medical Center, so yeah....I know about the road hazards, so I have to take great care with my FE1 suspension. I have resisted the upgrades so far because I don't want my Century to ride like a Honda Accord (too harsh, too bumpy). The worst roads are where there are high concentrations of Metro buses. I work near a Metro hive, and South Main is a mine field in that area.

I also drive a 2001 S10; I have Rancho shocks on that truck. Roads are no issues for that truck ...just not as smooth as the Buick.

Ken T.

[HTownCiera]

I have a 93 Ciera that I'm using for parts that still has the emblems on it. If you're just looking for the logo for the header panel I'd send that to you no charge. Providing I don't break it taking it off, that is.

Thanks for the offer. I will PM you with details. I can maybe set up shipping (least I could do).

[HTownCiera]

I'm with you. I live in Fort Bend as well. I saw a couple off Hwy 6 near Sienna Plantation early on Sunday morning, and I know about the hogs. I think the most dense deer population I had to deal with is north west of Austin.

I hope you are able to get that thing back as nice as it was before!

Ken T.

What a coincidence, I live in Sienna actually. You know when I bought the car I meant it as a daily driver since it had low miles and was in great shape and did not expect to put any money into it. Now I will spend at least double what it actually cost me and will not want something to happen to it so will have to go get another daily driver/beater to commute to work (lol). I am sure you are aware how hazardous (debris on the road, crazy drivers, pot holes, etc.) Houston roads can be to a nice car.

[Century7667]

Hi Ken. It was actually within Houston metro area. Beltway 8 and Lockwood in NE side of town close to IAH. You might be surprised but there are quite a bit of deer (and wild hogs which my friend encountered with his new BMW 850 ) in the surrounding area. I know Where I live in Ft Bend Co I see them sometimes in newly developed subsidivions.

On another note, any suggestions on where to get Oldsmobile badges and emblems that's not eBay ?

I'm with you. I live in Fort Bend as well. I saw a couple off Hwy 6 near Sienna Plantation early on Sunday morning, and I know about the hogs. I think the most dense deer population I had to deal with is north west of Austin.

I hope you are able to get that thing back as nice as it was before!

Ken T.

[Wagontech]

I have a 93 Ciera that I'm using for parts that still has the emblems on it. If you're just looking for the logo for the header panel I'd send that to you no charge. Providing I don't break it taking it off, that is.

[HTownCiera]

Dude that sucks - similar thing happened to me a long time ago. In my case, the hood popped open and damaged the windshield, roof, hood, and one fender. The deer definitely did not survive....

If you have trouble finding some of the smaller parts or things Rock Auto can't supply - there may be members here who can help with small items from the junkyards. Never hurts to ask.

Yea I guess it could have been worse. It was a juvenile not a full grown buck so maybe that helped.


If you have or know of good leads on emblems and badges I would appreciate it. Thanks

[HTownCiera]

Where in the state were you when the deer found you? Not too many in Houston.

Ken T.

Hi Ken. It was actually within Houston metro area. Beltway 8 and Lockwood in NE side of town close to IAH. You might be surprised but there are quite a bit of deer (and wild hogs which my friend encountered with his new BMW 850 ) in the surrounding area. I know Where I live in Ft Bend Co I see them sometimes in newly developed subsidivions.

On another note, any suggestions on where to get Oldsmobile badges and emblems that's not eBay ?