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WORNBRAKES · 10-02-2004, 06:02 PM

I had a tree fall on my house and take out the side of my trailer before it landed. I do not have pics to post but I will describe it. My insurance covers trailers but they are having a hard time puting a value on it because it is a 68 truck converted trailer.

The bed has zero rot with minor surface rust. No dings or dents (until now).
Absolutley no bondo with original paint. All trim atached and in good shape. I was planning on using the bed in the feature for a show truck. I guess I will have to searchfor another one when the time comes.

I you guys could give an acurate estimate I can send this link to my adjuster.
I have sold beds in the past for 3-400 and they were not in this good of shape. Any help is apreciated.

Thanks,
Mario

P.S.
Myself and the family went here when the tree hit and the house is livable.

**72 Super** · 10-02-2004, 06:11 PM

Sorry to hear about the damage.I'm glad you and your family are ok.

I'm not sure what you are asking for,are you asking for an estmate on the value of the bed itself??

Ray

WORNBRAKES · 10-02-2004, 06:17 PM

Yes Ray the bed only. The frame, rear end and everything else is fine. Just the sid of the bed is smashed. I know the value of it but I need other people to estimate the value so I can send this link to my adjuster to get compensatied for my loss.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-02-2004, 06:50 PM

WAS IT A LWB OR SWB

WOOD OR METAL FLOOR

FLEETSIDE OR STEPSIDE

I'M NOT TRYING 2 B DIFFICULT.

**72 Super** · 10-02-2004, 08:02 PM

Mario, i'm guessing its an 8foot bed?if so if its rustfree with original paint I would say $700 on up depending if there is any dings or dents and also condition of the floor.I have seen super nice original paint 8foot beds go for $1500-$2000 with no dings or dents with perfect metal floors.Its hard to say without seeing yours.Hope this gives you an idea.

Ray

WORNBRAKES · 10-03-2004, 11:06 PM

Thanks Ray. I told the adjuster 600. It is hard to get an estimate from a home insurance agent on a trailer that was a truck. I guess I could take it to the body shop and see how much it will cost to repair it but they would just want to replace it with an aftermarket bed side. That is my point. The value of orig verse aftermarket. If I could post a pic I would, but my vitage pc will not load my digi cam program.
Thanks again,
Mario

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 10-04-2004, 07:16 AM

Is it short or longbed? a new short bed side is 409.00 plus shipping around 75.00 + around 12 hours labor @ 35.00 to replace,prep and paint. used rustfree short bedside 250.00 + around 18 hours to replace,prep and paint. If you can email a pic to me i can fax your agent a quote on our letterhead with our Florida id#

10-02-2004, 06:02 PM	#1
WORNBRAKES Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hughesville, MD Posts: 1,350	Need a Insurance Estimate due to Hurricane Ivan I had a tree fall on my house and take out the side of my trailer before it landed. I do not have pics to post but I will describe it. My insurance covers trailers but they are having a hard time puting a value on it because it is a 68 truck converted trailer. The bed has zero rot with minor surface rust. No dings or dents (until now). Absolutley no bondo with original paint. All trim atached and in good shape. I was planning on using the bed in the feature for a show truck. I guess I will have to searchfor another one when the time comes. I you guys could give an acurate estimate I can send this link to my adjuster. I have sold beds in the past for 3-400 and they were not in this good of shape. Any help is apreciated. Thanks, Mario P.S. Myself and the family went here when the tree hit and the house is livable. __________________ Mario and Mandy Hughesville, MD 20637 69 C10 305/350 71 K5 Basket case 75 K10 Rescue Parting out 77 MG Midget Parting out 15 6.7L Cummins

10-02-2004, 06:11 PM	#2
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Sorry to hear about the damage.I'm glad you and your family are ok. I'm not sure what you are asking for,are you asking for an estmate on the value of the bed itself?? Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

10-02-2004, 06:17 PM	#3
WORNBRAKES Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hughesville, MD Posts: 1,350	Yes Ray the bed only. The frame, rear end and everything else is fine. Just the sid of the bed is smashed. I know the value of it but I need other people to estimate the value so I can send this link to my adjuster to get compensatied for my loss. __________________ Mario and Mandy Hughesville, MD 20637 69 C10 305/350 71 K5 Basket case 75 K10 Rescue Parting out 77 MG Midget Parting out 15 6.7L Cummins

10-02-2004, 06:50 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	WAS IT A LWB OR SWB WOOD OR METAL FLOOR FLEETSIDE OR STEPSIDE I'M NOT TRYING 2 B DIFFICULT. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-02-2004, 08:02 PM	#5
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Mario, i'm guessing its an 8foot bed?if so if its rustfree with original paint I would say $700 on up depending if there is any dings or dents and also condition of the floor.I have seen super nice original paint 8foot beds go for $1500-$2000 with no dings or dents with perfect metal floors.Its hard to say without seeing yours.Hope this gives you an idea. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White Last edited by 72 Super; 10-02-2004 at 08:05 PM.

10-03-2004, 11:06 PM	#6
WORNBRAKES Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hughesville, MD Posts: 1,350	Thanks Ray. I told the adjuster 600. It is hard to get an estimate from a home insurance agent on a trailer that was a truck. I guess I could take it to the body shop and see how much it will cost to repair it but they would just want to replace it with an aftermarket bed side. That is my point. The value of orig verse aftermarket. If I could post a pic I would, but my vitage pc will not load my digi cam program. Thanks again, Mario __________________ Mario and Mandy Hughesville, MD 20637 69 C10 305/350 71 K5 Basket case 75 K10 Rescue Parting out 77 MG Midget Parting out 15 6.7L Cummins Last edited by WORNBRAKES; 10-03-2004 at 11:10 PM.

10-04-2004, 07:16 AM	#7
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	Is it short or longbed? a new short bed side is 409.00 plus shipping around 75.00 + around 12 hours labor @ 35.00 to replace,prep and paint. used rustfree short bedside 250.00 + around 18 hours to replace,prep and paint. If you can email a pic to me i can fax your agent a quote on our letterhead with our Florida id# __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.



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