I broadsided a truck!

[moparedtn]

Shoulder belts were std equipment & the mounts are there...
https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/70075/10002/-1

Not necessarily. Federal mandate was January 1, 1968 for shoulder belts for "front outboard" seating positions.
Mine was built in December 1967 and did not come with shoulder belts.
My original question stands.....

 

[67440chrg]

Its a good thing you got out of it as good as you did.I hope your back to normal soon. keep us informed on the insurance battle.

 

[threewood]

Wow, glad you came out of that with only minor injuries! The car looks pretty rough sorry to say.

 

[69roadr]

Really need more pic's at different angles to give us a good view.Can the hood be opened?? Pictures please.

Hood will not open all the way also passenger side got a little bit curved in

 

[slimt]

Hood will not open all the way also passenger side got a little bit curved in

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Thats a hard hit. The front aprons and fender wells did there job from it going back further into the cabin area.

 

[Hey-O]

First of all, you're still with us!!!! Everything else is second. As sad as it is, it's a day at a time and I'm sure it will work out. Doesn't help, I know, but it's the best I got at this point. Good luck!!

 

[QuickBpBp]

Hood will not open all the way also passenger side got a little bit curved in

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A good sign the windshield is still intact. I think now it is a matter of whether YOU want to fix the car. IMO it looks repairable but will need lots of parts... Hope your feeling well...

 

[Basket case]

the car can be fixed or replaced. Glad you're on the mend. When my garage burned down in 2007 it was like a kick in the nuts. And my car wasn't anway as nice as yours. I agree with a donor car, take the front clip, rails and all. Make it better than it was.

 

[Brandy]

Front bumper...

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/pts/d/lake-havasu-city-bumper/6990655684.html

Engines...Tombstone..

https://tucson.craigslist.org/pts/d/tombstone-440-mopar-motors/6973927555.html

 

[Brandy]

$700 for a new hood, $800 for a complete cowl...Hope the Insurance pays out..

 

[eldubb440]

Thats a hard hit. The front aprons and fender wells did there job from it going back further into the cabin area.

door looks like its hanging a bit

 

[slimt]

door looks like its hanging a bit

It does too. I think its a fixable car. It would take quite a few hours. But a great challenge.

 

[GetX'd]

Ouch! I wonder what the insurance company will offer on a $50k policy. Appraisal time?

 

[eldubb440]

It does too. I think its a fixable car. It would take quite a few hours. But a great challenge.

if the *** end is solid...... yes........ I live for this ****

 

[slimt]

Ouch! I wonder what the insurance company will offer on a $50k policy. Appraisal time?

I think if the other person is at fault.. I dont really think the have a choice.. injuries will dictate that Im sure.. some of that could be long term..

 

[Bee1971]

First off , glad to see your doing ok and typing away

I don’t know who your insurance company is , but a good friend of mine , original owner 1971 Superbee , about 90% factory original everything

Smacked a deer at 65 mph heading to a car show last fall , just about a year ago as a matter of fact , car ended up in the ditch , meridian

Hagerty Insurance

Said it was some of the best customer service he has ever had , nothing short of amazing was his words , especially with all the phone calls

Hardest part , no pun intended , took him months to find factory mint 1971 Charger front fenders and correct hood , plus concealed headlamps

Like you , he said the car was definitely getting fixed no matter what - Amazing what a deer can do at 65mph

I wish you the best - Take care

 

[flypaper]

I would be shopping for a 4dr donor already..

 

[1 Wild R/T]

I would be shopping for a 4dr donor already..

Yup!

 

[POMONAMISSEL]

it will fix , just need a parts car . this one will fit , same type wreck drums brakes and not enough room . hey how well do the doors open ? co they drop as you open them ?

 

[moparedtn]

A good sign the windshield is still intact.

That's what I was wondering, too. If the windshield isn't stressed/busted, then it's fixable, right?