Need body shop after T-bone today. Dallas Area (pictures attached) (10 Viewers)
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I hope everyone’s ok
Sliders did well. I’m concerned about the front wheel, there’s likely some suspension damage too
Sliders did well. I’m concerned about the front wheel, there’s likely some suspension damage too
Be sure to check the frame. She got you good for sure. I'm glad you're ok - this sucks for sure.
Those BB sliders are amazing. With that said, they definitely will transfer her impact into your driver side frame rail. I don't know how to check it, but make sure your frame is still square.
Godspeed.
Oh, man... 
Sucks to see a fellow HE damaged like this. I gotta say it does not look good from a frame standpoint. Hope I am wrong. Is that an F150? She was probably speeding as well...that damage does not match with a stop sign cross speed limit.
Sucks to see a fellow HE damaged like this. I gotta say it does not look good from a frame standpoint. Hope I am wrong. Is that an F150? She was probably speeding as well...that damage does not match with a stop sign cross speed limit.
In all honesty, I’m not sure I’d want to have it repaired. There was a large amount of energy transferred under that A-pillar. I’ve seen worse repaired for collectible sports cars - but the repair efforts were beyond meticulous. It’s hard to get a normal repair shop to go to that level for newer vehicles. I’d very likely be pushing for payout and then pickup another one that’s not been in an accident.
That looks like an F-150 Lightning that hit you. I believe that vehicle weighs more than your 200. I'd be looking for a payout and buy a new to you HE. The comps should only be for HE's, as you know. Sorry about that, man. I'm glad you're okay.
That's totaled I am afraid.
kcjaz
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This was estimated at $60K to fix. It was a 2013 so totaled and then some.
More than 1/2 the cost was the front fender. Lots of structural inner fender that is all welded. Body shops don’t want this kind of work.
More than 1/2 the cost was the front fender. Lots of structural inner fender that is all welded. Body shops don’t want this kind of work.
Julian73
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Stuart's Paint & Body, Plano TX
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Progressive (her insurance) wants to total it. I’m trying to decide if I want the headache or not of the repair and then having to deal with and insure a “salvaged” title. Insurance is a thing even after a repair of this magnitude. I should have some information/proposal from them in the next day or two. Problem is the $30k in upgrades and the logistics told removing them all and then installing on a new to me HE. I may do my best to negotiate as much as I can for the settlement, then decide what to do next. The sliders totally absorbed the hit and actually it was folded down towards the ground about an inch which tells me the frame box might have twisted. So freakin’ sad. I love the thing so much and put so much time, money, and work into it. Thanks for your help guys! I’ll keep you posted as to how screwed I get. Good news, I just saw a 2020 with 302 miles traded at $161,000 and I think there is still one on BaT north of $90k with 35,000 miles.
I’m sorry to hear about the accident. That’s not fun at all, but the cruiser did its job and protected you against a heavy EV truck… that’s impressive.
Count your lucky stars they want to total it out. Even the best body shops will have a hard time getting that back to factory condition.
The next struggle is fighting the insurance company on comparables so you don’t get hosed on the payout value. I would do some research on recent cars which have sold on BAT that have similar miles so you have some evidence since the KBB/NADA value is going to come in a bit low, as they don’t price in the heritage edition market premium enough.
Also, is the insurance company okay with you stripping the mods off of it?
Let’s also cross our fingers the insurance company doesn’t blame the aftermarket sliders on the frame being damaged, for the bulk reason on why the vehicle is being totaled. That can get ugly quick. However, you likely have an out given the damage to the body panels, and the frame may not factor into the equation anyway.
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