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Collision this morning. Repairable or totaled?

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I wouldn't worry about it. I had a '92 S-10 that was wrecked about the same (a bit worse, actually), and it was good as new once repaired.

 

Good deal on the hook-ups. Now you just have to wait for repair. Just think of the mileage you'll save driving the rental.

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CbrownGT Enthusiast

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Good deal on the hook-ups. Now you just have to wait for repair. Just think of the mileage you'll save driving the rental.

Exactly. I drive about 300-400 miles a week just for work. So a rental isn't so bad. Free miles!

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Sidebar: You have winter wheels on?

 

Noticed your avatar, and went back to look at bigger pics. After creepin' your profile page, love the look man!

CbrownGT Enthusiast

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Sidebar: You have winter wheels on?

 

Noticed your avatar, and went back to look at bigger pics. After creepin' your profile page, love the look man!

Yeah I have the stock wheels and s*** tires on for the winter. No way I'm lettin my other wheels see salt (even though they get put through the ringer at work May-Nov). Ready for late spring to put em back on, thinking I may remove the step bars as well.

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CbrownGT Enthusiast

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Update:

Was told yesterday truck would be ready in a week. Was called today by sane insurance adjuster saying shop can't get frame straight and it's would need a new one. Crazy. They are sending people next week to look and determine course of action. I'm not happy. Tired of driving this f150 as a rental and not having all my stuff. A frame swap would be very costly. I guess I will wait for the verdict.

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I have a 2014 GMC Sierra crew cab in our shop that is receiving a complete frame replacement. Frame cost about $2K and has 32 hours of mechanical labor rate @ $95 per hour. Just about $5K total cost. To look at this truck after the existing exterior repairs have been finished; it looks damned near perfect. The frame was hidden damage.

 

Writing up a 2013 Silverado right now that is getting a front section frame. Just the front section is $1300. Labor brings the total cost to $2K with tax.

 

Nothing cheap about these types of repairs.

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I have a 2014 GMC Sierra crew cab in our shop that is receiving a complete frame replacement. Frame cost about $2K and has 32 hours of mechanical labor rate @ $95 per hour. Just about $5K total cost. To look at this truck after the existing exterior repairs have been finished; it looks damned near perfect. The frame was hidden damage.

 

Writing up a 2013 Silverado right now that is getting a front section frame. Just the front section is $1300. Labor brings the total cost to $2K with tax.

 

Nothing cheap about these types of repairs.

I'm actually surprised it is only 32 hours for a frame replacement. Was thinking double that!

 

 

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CbrownGT

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Update:

 

Frame will be replaced. Gonna be around 21-22k in repairs when it's all said and done. Body shop owner is a good family friend and told me the REAL truth compared to what the insurance adjuster told me. My insurance (Geico) wanted them to bend the frame back as best they could or cut, repair, and weld it. And they wanted to use a bunch of A/M and re-used parts for the other repairs. Shop went to bat for me and refused to do it, said brand new frame and all NEW OEM parts, is only way they would do it. Pays to know the right people. And shows that insurance companies really don't care about the quality and safety of the vehicle, all about $. Looking forward to getting it back and turning in this F*** F-150

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Glad to see that it's being done! I thought once the frame was compromised that they totaled it at that point?

 

I believe our insurance has New OEM only on the policy.

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Glad to see that it's being done! I thought once the frame was compromised that they totaled it at that point?

 

I believe our insurance has New OEM only on the policy.

 

I've never heard of an ins co offering ONLY NEW OEM parts. Some ins co's will only use OEM parts, BUT that allows for used and reconditioned OEM parts besides just the new OEM.

 

To the OP ........

 

All frames have a certain degree of repair that can be done. Normally sectioning is a common fix, but vehicle manufacturers have specific guidelines and limits as to when a frame can be sectioned such as .... rear end of a frame normally can not be sectioned, but may allow for a repair (bend) (floor pull). Front portion of a frame can be sectioned, but only if the frame damage doesn't extend past the cross member. It sounds like that's the case here. This would require a complete frame replacement.

 

Geico is a crummy insurance company. The majority of insurance carriers allow OEM parts to be used for exterior panels/parts, however most will also require a/m parts such as core supports. A/M core supports NEVER allow for anything to line up properly.

 

Glad things are moving forward for you!

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Been driving the truck since late March and finally got around to looking at the total cost of repairs. Drumroll please....$26,000 was the total amount paid to the shop. At the time of the accident the truck had 27,000 miles and was valued at $30-31,000 by insurance. Brand new frame, new front suspension components, and all new body in the front. Have had NO major issues with it, if anything it's better than before. I don't buy the "it'll never be the same" arguments. Just some minor electrical/sensors issues lately, that's it.

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