Excursion likely totalled

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Jan 14, 2014 | 01:42 AM

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AlaskanEx

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From: Anchorage Alaska

i was t-boned in my '98 expedition in 2010, the only thing that saved it was the great condition and low low miles. they replaced the door and rear QT panel. my guess is for about $4k and a good body man you could have it looking like new in a few weeks! mine only took 10 days start to finish.

i'm glad your safe thats what really matters!

for the door, put a 2x4 mid way down and get up close to the top where you can get some leverage and bend it back..chances it'll work!

Jan 14, 2014 | 08:20 AM

#17

Snowseeker

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From: Stevens Point, WI

That doesn't look bad at all, I would fix it if it were mine. A 1/4 replacement on a X is a big job though!

Jan 14, 2014 | 08:47 AM

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mgraveman

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I'd fix it too. I would think that that could be pulled and filled much easier and cheaper than replacing the quarter. Either way, I'd buy it back. If nothing else offer it up to someone on the forum instead of letting it go to auction. There's lots of folks like myself that would love to buy a car like that.

Jan 14, 2014 | 09:47 AM

#19

Tylus

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From: SE Georgia

I was thinking like actually totalled

Go grab a F250 front door and drive it. That's just some cosmetics.

Jan 14, 2014 | 10:05 AM

#20

wrxin

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From: Parker, CO

Bummer... glad you're ok. Your X is basically the same as mine. (I have an 03 6.0, same color and everything).

The "good" news is that its not "that bad". No glass was shattered. If the rear wing glass were shattered, that would be harder to fix.

A few salvage doors and it won't look "too bad", especially if you can find the same color.

That hit doesn't look like enough to do frame damage or damage the mechanicals.

Did you get hit by an F150?

Jan 14, 2014 | 03:34 PM

#21

PoPs 03DEX

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From: Oklahoma

Yeow...
Glad you are OK!
Insurance totaled???
Less damage than mine had, Insurance totaled it.
would have salvaged but don't have the time to part out or repair.
I've been Ex shopping...
Best to you!

Jan 14, 2014 | 03:43 PM

#22

2002exPSD

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From: Kenner LA

That's an easy fix. I had to replace similar components on my truck. You can get the entire rear quarter panel from ford of Europe $800ish if I remember. 2 used doors paint to match and plastic trim. The old rear quarter panel goes from the rear hatch to the windshield. Have to cut the old one out weld in the new one bondo prep then paint. Easy job.