Thanks to all who offered advice and suggestions. Farmers is not going to
total the car and are coughing up $1750 plus $150 for "loss of usage". The
repair will run $260, which is about 6hrs labor plus material, and that's
without the "brother-in-law" deal. I wanted it back w/o paint, 2 stage
primer, sanded to 400grit, with guide coat. I haven't owned a VW yet that
didn't spend  a little time in primer. Of course those of you with wives know
the extra $$$ won't all go to the Vanagon.

Ken Hunter
82 Westy 1.9D
84 Jetta 1.5D