>Al Gilson" > wrote in message
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>> Yesterday a moron in a Ford Taurus did a left turn across my lane right in
>> front of me. Needless to say, despite all of my best efforts, I smacked
>> into him at about 25mph. Damage? Yep. Left front fender, bonnet, left
>> front tire, rim and tire. The spooky part is that there is a slight
>> crinkle in the driver door by the window and a little wrinkle under the
>> bonnet just to the rear of the fuel tank. I'm worried that the pan may be
>> bent. No fuel leak, no fire.
>>
>> We're talking about a 1970 Convertible, new paint, new top, new carpet,
>> rebuilt engine, newly chromed original bumpers. None of the body parts
>> are aftermarket. I want to save my Bug.
>>
>> My worry? The other guys insurance company will low ball me and try to
>> total my bug and tru to give me just a pittance.
>>
>> How can I show that this is not just a 34 year old beater and should be
>> rebuilt? How can I argue the value with their insurance adjuster?
>>
>> Help keep a classic on the road. Thanks for your tips.
>>
>> Al Gilson
>> Squished 1970 Convertible
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>> Al Gilson
>> Spokane, WA USA
>> 1970 VW Convertible
>> 1964 Cessna Skyhawk
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You could try contacting an antique car appraseir in your area and see if he
would give you an appraisel on your car as if it was not wrecked. he should be
able to tell what it looked like prior to damage. Just a thought
Dave