Sad Ending to My Dart Build
Thanks for all of the kind words of support everyone. This place is one of my favorite spots on the web for reasons like this. We will all move on together and I'll start on another project eventually.
I'll try to answer some of the questions the best I can. So far, State Farm has been cooperative and both adjusters have been nice guys and pleasant to deal with. They totalled the vehicle just from looking at the pictures I provided. I have some from the night of the accident and they look really bad.
The Dart was in my buddy's garage because he has a lift and we were working on it getting it ready for this show season. It was not a commercial venture and no money ever exchanged hands. He had the keys in a separate room and they busted the ignition and trunk lock to get at the contents. I still have my keys.
The vehicle was professionally appraised 5 years ago and insured for that amount. Since then, I have made improvements and always keep my receipts. I have two thick manila folders full. Plus I have TONS of pictures from last summer showing the work that has been done to it. I feel confident that we will be able to come to an agreeable amount to all parties. If not, I have my attorney standing by.
As to the POSs that stole it (they also stole 2 Harleys and a 1989 Ford Bronco from my buddy) the police have some solid leads. Within hours they had a suspect in mind who has been involved in nefarious conduct including suspected auto theft. Hopefully, that turns out to be his finger print or cell phone that they found in the car. I'm not a vengeful person and believe that eventually they'll slip up and get caught. I back the badge and trust the system. They'll get whats coming to them. My buddy on the other hand, is following up on leads and forwarding them on to the Sheriff's department. This is kind of big crime in a small rural area so the police are all over this case.
Thanks for your support everyone. I'll keep this thread updated as I receive more info.
Thanks for all of the kind words of support everyone. This place is one of my favorite spots on the web for reasons like this. We will all move on together and I'll start on another project eventually.
I'll try to answer some of the questions the best I can. So far, State Farm has been cooperative and both adjusters have been nice guys and pleasant to deal with. They totalled the vehicle just from looking at the pictures I provided. I have some from the night of the accident and they look really bad.
The Dart was in my buddy's garage because he has a lift and we were working on it getting it ready for this show season. It was not a commercial venture and no money ever exchanged hands. He had the keys in a separate room and they busted the ignition and trunk lock to get at the contents. I still have my keys.
The vehicle was professionally appraised 5 years ago and insured for that amount. Since then, I have made improvements and always keep my receipts. I have two thick manila folders full. Plus I have TONS of pictures from last summer showing the work that has been done to it. I feel confident that we will be able to come to an agreeable amount to all parties. If not, I have my attorney standing by.
As to the POSs that stole it (they also stole 2 Harleys and a 1989 Ford Bronco from my buddy) the police have some solid leads. Within hours they had a suspect in mind who has been involved in nefarious conduct including suspected auto theft. Hopefully, that turns out to be his finger print or cell phone that they found in the car. I'm not a vengeful person and believe that eventually they'll slip up and get caught. I back the badge and trust the system. They'll get whats coming to them. My buddy on the other hand, is following up on leads and forwarding them on to the Sheriff's department. This is kind of big crime in a small rural area so the police are all over this case.
Thanks for your support everyone. I'll keep this thread updated as I receive more info.