well my car got f'ed up. t boned!

Curious if the insurance companies have decided who's insurance is paying for this. I know we're all in your corner here, but I'm pretty sure the insurance companies are going to give you a good fight about writing off the car. They just don't like fixing old cars. As to the estimates, well, even $6500 probably won't go far. I just had an estimate to replace a door on a 2001 F350 for $3000 and your looking at 2 doors, rocker and post with next to impossible to find parts!