Just was rearended... 1975 Jimmy RIP

[Mike Phillips]

Maybe I should start a new, dedicated thread where anyone could post a link and picture to a comparable truck to mine and we can create a list of trucks and I can send the link to Tim Seymour, the Senior Claims Adjuster for him to see just what these truck sell for?

[Mike Phillips]

The replacement cost of the motor, not including the Air Gap intake manifold, the MSD Ignition system, the 750 Holley Carburetor, the Hedman Headers, the brand new power steering pump, the brand new water pump the brand new alternator, the brand new aluminum radiator, is $6,295.00 not including shipping to my door.

link removed per vendor request


I have changed the oil 3 times since firing it up, it's still brand new and so is everything related to it.  I wrote the mileage down before I started the engine so I can dig that up and come up with how many miles are actually on the running gear.

Talked to a good friend of mine today who has to deal with insurance companies and he told me it doesn't matter what I paid for the engine, in fact someone could have given it to me for free, the point is what will it take to replace my wrecked Jimmy with something comparable and my Jimmy has the exact motor pictured above only with all of the bolt-on parts I also listed.

Holley Carburetor: $650.00
MSD 7AL-2 Plus Ignition: $532.00
MSD Distributor: $222.00
MSD HVC-2 Coil: $173.00
MSD Wires: $90.00
Air Gap Intake: $260.00
69288 - Hedman Hedders Elite Headers: $413.00
New Aluminum Radiator: $250.00
New Power steering pump NAPA: $80.00
New Alternator NAPA: $120.00


The comparable truck needs to have the above to be comparable.

 

[fitz]

That's why I have stated value insurance.  You and the insurance agree on a value before they take you on as a customer - something happens, then there is no question about the payoff.

  I agree that stated value insurance is a good idea but it is not problem free. My 69 camaro has stated value insurance but when it got hit lightly in the nose it was still a nightmare. The insurance company insisted on using aftermarket parts because the car was more than 1 year old and not a "new" car. I told them I could produce receipts showing that the damaged bumper was a GM part purchased less than 1 year ago. Turned into a battle.
  I also ran into problems because i wanted to have the body man that restored my car do the insurance work. The insurance company refused to work with him because he was not a registered body shop. It's a legit shop that specializes in selling GM sheetmetal and parts. This was the owners car that he restored for himself, I made him an offer on the car and he accepted it. Because it technically was not a body shop the insurance adjuster refused to deal with them.
 

[Lt.Del]

it technically was not a body shop the insurance adjuster refused to deal with them.

In Va, it is state law, the insurance company cannot dictate which body shop to use. And, all that is required is one estimate.

[VileZambonie]

Show em some of the barret jackson stuff
http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/archivecarlist.aspx

[howlinwolf]

http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/autos_content_landing_pages/1224/10-things-your-auto-insurer-wont-tell-you/

[autorepr]

  Sorry like everyone else to see/ hear about your Jimmy. That is a vehicle that's not made anymore and now it's distroyed. It's just a good thing no one was seriously injured by that punk who thinks he can just do whatever he wants regardless of the concequense. Like he's the only one out there!!!!!!

  Just keep in mind your dealing with an insurance company. There in it for themselves and not you. As far as going to court? remember they have a legal team just for this very reason and they legally have to defend their client the Dad  (who by the way should have done something about this punks attitude a long time ago)   This being said you have to stick up for yourself so fight fight fight! Keep your demands within reason but to your benefit. I'm guessing the stuff you have added to the jimmy like engine, trans, axles, MSD, carb, etc. are not damaged? How about forcing them to pay for a replacement rust free Blazer/Jimmy, anything that was damaged in the crash and some labor and keep your Jimmy and switch everything over?

[4x4orbust]

found this on the  jackson site,   other than the audio, i think it is somewhat comparable to yours...

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/lotdetails.aspx?aid=54&ln=82.1&pop=0&it=1

[beastie_3]

Fitz, any updates? I tried searching, didnt find anything new.

[Mike Phillips]

Fitz, any updates? I tried searching, didnt find anything new.

No updates as of today.  I've been kind of busy with work.  I'm hoping to make an appointment for next week with a specialty car appraiser.

Here's what I've been working on, note the calender for the schedule for when the commercials will air on Two Guys Garage.  Also, a new video going up to day, about 15 minutes long on using the Cyclo Polisher and a new video supposed to go up tomorrow on how to use the Porter Cable.

http://www.autogeek.net/showcargarage.html

[Mike Phillips]

 I've learned to insure my truck for it's replacement value so if this happens again in the future I won't have to go through this kind of hassle again.  On the bright side, I've bought a really nice Ovation 128 Shallow Body Acoustic Guitar. 

I'll post a picture of it later.

[Lt.Del]

I've learned to insure my truck for it's replacement value so if this happens again in the future I won't have to go through this kind of hassle again.

it won't be your insurance that is involved.  It is the law that the whomever's fault it was, THEIR insurance MUST pay for replacement cost.  If it doesn't, a case at your local courthouse will be in order.  I am sure you have your documentation. 

But, something I think we have all learned from your ordeal is, for anyone who thinks their vehicle is worth more than bluebook value, get it appraised now and keep a record of it.  It cannot be disputed if it is a licensed appraiser.   

[VileZambonie]

Fitz, any updates? I tried searching, didnt find anything new.

 

[Mike Phillips]

But, something I think we have all learned from your ordeal is, for anyone who thinks their vehicle is worth more than bluebook value, get it appraised now and keep a record of it.  It cannot be disputed if it is a licensed appraiser.   

Thank you for stating that so well and I'll add this recommendation to my education site for Allstate.

Here's my new Ovation Acoustic Guitar, it's a Birthday Present to myself.








 

[beastie_3]

Fitz, any updates? I tried searching, didnt find anything new.

 

There wasn't any updates on this topic about his insurance battle, and I didnt find any new topics he could have posted with updated info.

Sweet guitar!