8m0untainman8 Posted November 7, 2017 Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 On sunday some insanely intelligent person decided to pull out in front of me last second and i plowed the back of his car. I was going about 35, and it was rain/snow and so when i pushed the brakes it only did so much. The driver side fender is crushed all the way into the tire, and the grille til the inside headlight is crushed in, the radiator was leaking antifreeze, and tire was pinned into the fender. The other persons insurance is covering it, but its going to be a total loss. This is the first time ive had to deal with this sort of scenario, and i f#*&ing love my truck. I guess im just reaching out because i would like some feedback about what to expect. Or just to hear from someone else who may have experienced similar things. Is it worth reclaiming my truck? Should i try and repair it? I dont even know what theyre going to try and offer as compensation yet. That should be determined today or asap. Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted November 7, 2017 Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 best to get another one. just wait one will turn up. Quote Link to comment
8m0untainman8 Posted November 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 Should i get mine back as parts? I believe even if i get mine back theyre going to compensate me. Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted November 7, 2017 Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 I would get it back if it was me.. I don't know the condition now if you have worth while upgrades or something but engine transmission and drivetrain plus interior parts are all worth getting before it gets lost in the junkyard. You could probably double what the insurance company gives you just selling the parts.... plus if you get another one you have spare parts.... Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted November 7, 2017 Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 Should i get mine back as parts? I believe even if i get mine back theyre going to compensate me. I'm assuming it will be fairly cheap to get back. If it's $500 or less and it was in reasonably good shape to before the accident, I'd buy it back. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted November 7, 2017 Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 If you plan to get another 620 you know what this one is worth as a source of parts. Buy it back as a parts truck. I doubt you will get much for a 40 year old vehicle anyway. Quote Link to comment
8m0untainman8 Posted November 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 Ill see how it plays out. I wasnt at fault in any way so i should be able to get something worked out. Quote Link to comment
datsunaholic Posted November 7, 2017 Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 Whenever I've bought them back it was under $100. Worth it. The insurance companies don't get retail from the scrapyards. 1 Quote Link to comment
gene knight Posted November 7, 2017 Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 lets see the pictures of the damage, it may be worth fixing it up 1 Quote Link to comment
kelowg Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 Have our insurance do there job and get u a proper settlement. That said, u still should be able to buy back. Truck is likely repairable. Depends how much time and money u want to throw at it. Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 Sorry to hear about the crash. I have a 77 for sale, just in case. 1 Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 Just went through this with my Bluebird. PM me if you want to talk but the highlights: Even though the other company is paying, you will still be out your deductible. However, this will be refunded to you at a later date. It's not really out of pocket - just deducted from the settlement. Be prepared to find comps to support your trucks value if you are unhappy with the settlement. Insurance companies have no idea how to deal with old cars and trucks. They will likely declare it a "total loss" because there is no database that the adjuster can use to automatically determine repair costs to compare to the value. Trucks in general aren't worth much so that doesn't work in your favor regarding repair costs. Once the repair costs exceed a certain percentage of the truck's value, they will declare it a loss. If you need a rental while you wait for the settlement, ask your insurance company right away and make sure you are covered. I was not offered one. In Washington, when you accept the settlement and the declaration that your vehicle is a total loss, they will send a report to the DOL and you have to turn over your title and registration. You then have to apply for a new one. If your truck is over 20 years old, the replacement title won't be "branded". If it is between 6 and 20 years old, the new title will be "branded" so it shows any potential new owner that it was totaled - regardless of the severity of the damage. If you are going to use it as a parts truck only, you don't need a new title I suppose. The price you have to pay to buy it back is also a percentage of the value. The $100-$500 numbers here are either from other states or because the value was low. I had to pay almost $3,000 to get mine back. Ask lots of questions. Understand that they do this all day long and have lost sight of the fact that just because they know the business, doesn't mean their customers do. Good luck. I hope your are treated well. --carter Quote Link to comment
Rick-rat Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 I got 4,000.00 for my red 73 620 and bought it back for 200.00 1 Quote Link to comment
6spd_monte Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 I went through this with my van about 6 years ago. I got t-boned by someone coming out of a parking lot. It was at the time a 24 year old Chevy and of course it was totaled. The van still drove straight and all the doors opened and closed ok (it was hit on the left side behind the B-pillar where there's no sliding door), and none of the windows were broken so I decided it was worth fixing (at least to me). I don't remember the exact numbers but I think it was something like $1200 compensation for the vehicle loss, and then $400 for me to get it back. I think I netted around $800. What's important is that I was able to haggle them up to a higher value. I pointed out that I was not injured and therefore not filing any medical claims for them to pay out. I also reminded them that they offered me a rental vehicle while the claim was being processed and I declined that because I had another car to drive. They only came up about $200 or so, but that's $200 I wouldn't have had if I didn't push for it. Best of luck, and sorry about your truck. Quote Link to comment
Ratwagon1600 Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 I thought we had a (unwritten) rule of no FML threads on here? Sorry for OP's predicament, but........... 1 Quote Link to comment
KELMO Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 OP is also looking for feedback and or advice from other members that may have had similar experiences, and maybe a little guidance about should he repair it and what the insurance company should pay. Cut him a little slack, he looks like he may be new around here. :thumbup: 1 Quote Link to comment
Bleach Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 You're in WA ... I would suggest you consider buying Ted's 1979 kingcab parts truck before its too late. It needs a new front end as well, however you'll end up with a fairly nice cab and factory disc brakes. He is starting to accept offers on parts from this truck. The longer you wait, the more will be missing. 1 Quote Link to comment
gene knight Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 i have a complete radiator support and fenders for that truck if you buy it from teddy johnson 2 Quote Link to comment
tdaaj Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 If somebody wants this truck I have enough parts to make it complete for a bit extra Quote Link to comment
8m0untainman8 Posted November 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 Hell,im staying in tenino right now. I havent made it so (or figured out how) to post pics yet... radiator was leaking out, driver side fender and valance is crushed into tire, hood is bent up.. Quote Link to comment
8m0untainman8 Posted November 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 I havent even gotten to talk to the insurance people yet. Just been calling and not getting responses. Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 Hell,im staying in tenino right now. I havent made it so (or figured out how) to post pics yet... radiator was leaking out, driver side fender and valance is crushed into tire, hood is bent up.. I found the easiest for posting pics now is postimage... sign up... upload a pic.. use the "hot link for forum " button.... paste here.... i only use my phone and this was the easiest..... Some like imgur... And flicker.... but using my phone o could figure those out..... I hope you towed the truck home.... And it may look bad but almost sounds more cosmetic.... anything can be fixed... Quote Link to comment
8m0untainman8 Posted November 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 [/url It is really mostly cosmetic, and the radiator. To be honest, im young, dumb and i was uninsured, not fully employed, so towing my truck wasnt a choice i had. Its at an impound. Tomorrow it goes to the insurance co. Impound, and they will be trying to settle with me after that. Theyre calling it a total loss because its old and uncommon so its more expensive to repair it. I havent gotten to express my options yet. But i plan on getting my truck back. Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 I hope it works out for you.... If on a budget get a replacement radiator and use a couple trees and some comealongs and a big ass hammer may not be pretty but at least you can drive it..... That's the nice thing about old metal.... Deal with making it pretty when money allows it.... 1 Quote Link to comment
8m0untainman8 Posted November 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 You mean pull the front of the truck straight with a come along? Lol Quote Link to comment
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