Was: lightning strikes my '85 vette! Now: What can happen?

[Len Sabatine]

     Since the vehicle took a direct lightning hit , It would be nearly 
impossible
     to ascertain the collateral damage in a casual manner.
     The Vette needs to be check'd stem to stern , the possibility that all 
electrical
     and mechanical components have sustained some degree of damage is very 
real.
     It's very difficult to uncover hidden problems that could  involve any 
component,
     even for the most talented. The Engine , trans  and axle bearings for 
instance ,
     all could have varying degrees of welding  or  not . Some of the metal 
parts may
     have become magnetized as well.
     All depends where the JOLT found ground. Many gremlins may haunt
     you for a long time to come.  The insurance adjuster may Total the car for
     reason of major concealed damage. Occurances such as you have sustained
    are really tough calls.   It's very fortunate that You and Your Father OK.
    The Vette may be fatally wounded however !
       I would hope that Insurance Co totals the car, so it can be replaced 
with
    a non toasted version, otherwise the present Vette may never be Ok again,
    notwithstanding large transfusions of cash.
     Len


>So as I sit and wait for the insurance adjuster to come look at the car, I'm
>wondering if they think something like this is worth fixing. What does
>everyone think? The ECM is toast for sure.... wiring harness near the fuse
>box melted and put out alot of smoke.... digital dash is completely
>gone..... a/c controls don't do anything anymore (no fans, no a/c compressor
>action)...... stereo went dead.... And don't forget the body damage under
>the seat, and the windshield and trim will need to be replaced.....
>
>I'm guessing all sensors could be suspect right now. Especially stuff like
>the MAF, TPS and Injectors... would an insurance company actually think this
>is something that can be repaired? I actually want them to total it because
>I don't want some electrical gremlin to pop up a few months down the road
>and the insurance has already closed the book on the repair, you know?
>
>Give me your thoughts.... or if anyone has experience with this sort of
>thing, let me know what happened....
>
>Craig M.
>
>
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