Begin researching Body Shops now, use YELP and look at finished jobs so you'll choose the right place as many simply do not care about proper masking, re using every little washer and seal, body plug etc.
I'd also say begin a search string to keep an eye out for that parts car/wreck/failed project or whatever as you'll be far ahead in $ that way .
-Nate
Brian wrote :
All right, getting ready to spring into action:
1. The insurance company for the driver will pony up $4,230. They have called Martha a "total loss" but I intend to keep her.
2. The collision repair shop has an estimate of $6,500 to repair the rear end damage.
3. I can get parts from Classic Center in Irvine, and other places to probably get the repair costs down around the $4500-$5000 range.
4. The rear panels are barely dented and we may be able to pound them out, thus saving $2000 for two rear fender body panels.
5. I have a good left tail light assembly thus saving another $400. Maybe one of you can find a right tail light assembly somewhere. I will take "great" but "good" is acceptable.
6. The trunk lid is $2000 and I would like to find one somewhere at a cheaper price.
7. There are lots of $2000-$4000 w123's for sale with various issues. It is getting to be a toss up as to whether I buy a parts car somewhere or not. At the moment I think I can take the $4,230 from the insurance company and rebuild Martha's rear end. Will need trunk lid, two tail light assemblies (have one), panels above the bumper, and maybe some trim parts.
Feel free to comment.
1. The insurance company for the driver will pony up $4,230. They have called Martha a "total loss" but I intend to keep her.
2. The collision repair shop has an estimate of $6,500 to repair the rear end damage.
3. I can get parts from Classic Center in Irvine, and other places to probably get the repair costs down around the $4500-$5000 range.
4. The rear panels are barely dented and we may be able to pound them out, thus saving $2000 for two rear fender body panels.
5. I have a good left tail light assembly thus saving another $400. Maybe one of you can find a right tail light assembly somewhere. I will take "great" but "good" is acceptable.
6. The trunk lid is $2000 and I would like to find one somewhere at a cheaper price.
7. There are lots of $2000-$4000 w123's for sale with various issues. It is getting to be a toss up as to whether I buy a parts car somewhere or not. At the moment I think I can take the $4,230 from the insurance company and rebuild Martha's rear end. Will need trunk lid, two tail light assemblies (have one), panels above the bumper, and maybe some trim parts.
Feel free to comment.
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