If you pocket that much, definitely negotiate a salvage bid and hang onto the truck! That will go a long way toward repairing the damage and still leave a few bucks left over to begin your restoration.
Jerry
They are supposed to get me a salvage quote on Monday. Im kinda worried that its gonna be really high but Im sure I'll still come out on top. My plan is to put all of what I get back into the truck. It should pay for some of the body work, upholstering the seat and hopefully a flatbed.
I still have to figure out a way to get the truck to me in Idaho though, its still in Colorado.
Spartan