Yeah, the damage is a lot worse than it looks on the surface. After more inspection, the frame IS definitely bent on that one side, and all the structure under the bumper is trash. I worked in a body shop when I was a kid (just sweeping the floor and paint prep but learned a lot by watching)...
A couple guys on the Land Cruiser reddit have said this, and I hadn't really considered it until yesterday. Father in law may be able to use it on his land in Arkansas, and from what he says, state requirements are pretty lax and you can pretty much drive around in whatever you want. We'll...
Yeah that's the kicker - I've done a bunch to it, know what it still needs, and just generally know its quirks. Even if I just let this one go and get another 60, I'd be starting mostly from scratch again.
Everything is riding on the insurance payout now and what I'd be able to buy it back for.
I wish it was that easy. It would be 100% fine for a trail rig, but I was planning on restoring it, redoing the interior, etc., and daily driving it. I don't have the space, time or money to have a trail toy unfortunately. I might just try to buy another one, maybe a 62 in better shape this time.
I've started a claim with Allstate, the Pathfinder's insurance. Things sound good so far.
Cops ran the plates that were on the Pathfinder and gave me some incorrect info initially based on the plate number. I called the original insurance company they said it was under, and they said the...
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I really only need to put one side at a time on the stands. I’m cleaning/coating everything and changing spring bushings so I’ll need to take a wheel off to do some of the things I need to do but I definitely don’t need both off at once.