Wrecked it
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From: Huntington, WV
Wrecked it
So I was out on the ridge a couple weeks ago in my truck playing in some good ole WV mud, got back to the hard top and took a blind curve too fast (20MPH). The road was covered with cinders from the salt trucks and she slid sideways into 3 trees. I figured no big deal, insurance will pay the $4 to $5K max to replace my hood, bumper, fender, Front and rear doors and bedside on the driver's side...Just found out the $11K estimate put it over and she's totalled! WTF! Good news is they paid it off and GAVE me back my truck! Hell yeah! So I think I can fix it for way less than the adjuster's estimate...Can y'all give me some assistance in finding good new panels and doors or maybe where I can find some good used ones? Personally, I would rather put genuine Ford stuff back on her, used or not. Help
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From: Rochdale MA
Sorry to hear this man. Try this link to search salvage yards in the area I have used it with pretty good results
Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market
Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market
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From: Davis, Ca.
Don't know how far this is from you but this member wants to sell his truck.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...-my-truck.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...-my-truck.html
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Sorry to hear this man. Try this link to search salvage yards in the area I have used it with pretty good results
Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market
Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market
Good call on Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market Jim, I was just going to suggest that.
You should be able to find all the parts you need through that site, you might even get lucky and find the right color parts.
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Thanks for all the info...I did have to change my title to salvage, but I don't intend to EVER sell this truck. She's a member of the family!
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Suggest that you check with the TX DOT or perhaps your county tag office regarding the law for salvage or rebuilt title vehicles. In Alabama, we cannot buy a license plate for a salvage titled vehicle nor operate it on the public roads. After rebuilding, we are required to complete a documentation package including notarized bills of sale for all parts that normally carry the vehicle VIN like doors, fenders, hoods as well as proof of garage liability insurance, and a state form (plus a fee of course) in order to apply for a rebuilt title. The vehicle has to also be inspected before the title is changed from salvage to rebuilt, then it can be licensed and operated on the roads. Hopefully, Texas is not that restrictive. Best wishes with your project!!!
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I successfully rebuilt a title in TX about 10 years ago. It wasn't too difficult, really. But the rules are different from state to state, so definitely follow Steve's advice. Sorry to hear about the wreck!
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