Rear ended 66 cuda advice

Sorry about the car, how is your daughter?

I would gather up as many recipts that you can find for the recent work. You should also try to buy the car back if it is totalled, you can always strip it clean of the parts or make a project for someone else. If they won't cover the engine, maybe they would let you pull it before it is written off? Should be easy to sell off the good parts if you get it back. Do I dare ask to see some pictures?