Bad luck... and may that be reversed in finding a replacement.

I have noted when looking at my 84 that spotwelds are spaced further
apart than I'd like. I'd ideally strip, completely seamweld and
galvanize the body.

Is agreed-value insurance available in the States?

>Does it still run ?   You could advertise it as 'runs, needs work.'

Ouch, that's wicked!
--
Andrew Grebneff
Dunedin
New Zealand
Fossil preparator
Seashell, Macintosh, VW/Toyota van nut
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