Insurance Settlement News: Deer vs. '66 Barracuda

MOPAR Fans: I am very pleased to report that today I was notified by a Hagerty Insurance adjuster that they were approving the settlement of my claim on the basis of the $1,087.35 higher estimate prepared by my body shop instead of the $2,317.81 preliminary estimate that was prepared by their contractually employed appraisers. The adjuster had reportedly not received any communication from the appraisers for over 7 days after they received the higher damage estimate. Consequently, acting today on a telephone request from me to expedite a reconciliation of the disparate damage estimates the adjuster conducted a desk review of the estimates . He reported that he found the estimate prepared by my body shop to be comprehensive, reasonable and appropriate, so they would immediately prepare a 2nd check for an additional $1,087.35. I can now proceed with the location and acquisition of the necessary replacement parts. I guess impatience and perseverance pays off again.

I have already located a hood in good condition that I plan to purchase from Cosgig. I have purchased 1966 Barracuda parts from him twice before and he is very reasonable and reliable. However, I am still trying to locate the 2 left side grill parts. Namely, the chrome egg crate grill and the chrome surround with or without the headlight bezel. (See attached photo) I am looking for the highest quality parts I can locate and I would also consider buying the right side grill parts.

Please send me a PM and I will respond with an email address so that you can more easily send photos to me with a price quote for parts shipped to Oakwood, IL. Thanks for your interest. Steve