x10 - Keep driving it
Tree fell onto my FJ60. Worth parting it out?...
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Remove the pass. seat and headliner, and jack it out, using blocks of wood on the underside of the roof and a small jack. You can get it to 90% and then leave it - or paint it. Your truck now has one more story associated with it.
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Heck, I would have first tried just leaning the passenger seat back, taking my shoes off and doing some "squats."
It's a 60! That will just buff out. 
Seriously, as said by most, fix it, drive it long time . . .
Seriously, as said by most, fix it, drive it long time . . .
Bummer, man. Sorry to hear about this. Though, I agree with what most others are saying: It doesn't look (from your pics) as bad as it sounds (from your description). Based on the pics, I say keep driving it and repair as necessary and as budget allows. And stay away from dead trees!
Ignore the vultures and drive man,Drive!!
Bummer, that sucks but like it's been said before, keep it. A fender is easily replace or just add a snorkel and call it good. A body shop should be able to easily pull out that roof. If not, through a roof rack on top and you'll never ever notice.
Normally I would say scrap it and sell me your parts but that damage isnt bad at all. You could buy a used fender for cheaper than what it would cost to have a shop fix the damage. As for the roof, get your kids/neighbor friends and have them watch the original Jurassic Park and tell them to recreate the scene where the T-rex is trying to eat through the glass panel and it will pop back out. Get a full length rack to hide the damage.
I'm a stubborn SOB in many ways...I'd massage those 'character marks' and keep driving it.
I also replied to note the absolute lack of leaves on the offending tree in your pics...twas very dead.
I also replied to note the absolute lack of leaves on the offending tree in your pics...twas very dead.
I'd get a new fender, try to pop out the roof and keep on going.
what kind of roof rack and mount is that?