SPS rearended me at 35 mph..!, Rear Truck Lid - Are these available? What's a good price? Options

[Beebo Kanelle]

a USPS truck drove up my backside while I was peacefully driving at 35 mph!

Luckily, I looked up in time to dis-engage to clutch and absorb the momentum of the impact

Much less damage compared to what could have been.

I'm pulling the back side out and, now I must decide what to do about the rear truck lid.

Should I try to hammer out my old lid and refit fit to the car?

Or, try to find one for sale? How much does a rear truck lid cost?

I've looked but haven't seen any for sale...

Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated.

BTW, USPS is a federal agency. They have no insurance. I must submit two bids for the repair, accompanied by a special federal form they send, and then they take 4-6 months to decide how much they will pay.

This is where I am having problems. I've taken it to numerous body shops / restoration shops they are scared to give a bid.

I've already repaired the leaks (both oil from the push-rod tubes and exhaust) caused when the truck crashed into my exhaust

I'll post pics tomorrow. and If somebody knows of a reputable shop in Houston who is willing to give a written bid, let me know.

Thanks to all

[toolguy]

why don't you let your insurance handle the BS. . you don't care what it costs to return to the pre accident condition. . That's why you have insurance. .

[rhodyguy]

I would'nt be too quick to mention you've been working on it. Maybe edit your post. There's more 'fix value' in a 914 these days. Start compiling data on recent offerings and sales.

[Cairo94507]

You should absolutely stop work and let your insurance company take care of this and then let them deal with the Feds. Nice the Feds treat people so nicely....