Hey Rocky, that sounds good!

If the RR wheel isn't bent, the suspension will prolly be fine too.  Its
only the impact which would have changed the alignment, not the sideways
skidding.  ;)

Seeya, Jake

On Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 8:46 AM, Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" <
camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote:

> I just had the mechanic at Steve's Shop (Bend, Oregon) take a look at
> the van. He didn't find any visual mechanical issues but has me taking
> it over to Alignment Techniques to make sure the thing is still square,
> etc.
>
> He doesn't expect there to be any real mechanical trouble caused by the
> three feet the rear was driven sideways, said the vans were nice and
> strong.
>
> The guy had his own body shop for a bunch of years. He looked at the
> damage to the body and asked who the insurance company was for the guy
> that caused the damage. When I told him, he said that they were good
> guys, he's worked with them a lot, and they would simply do an
> appraisal, a fair one, and cut a check.
>
> I asked about the scenario where they simply try to total the van, and
> he looked surprised and said it won't happen, not around here anyway,
> where these vans enjoy a high resale value and people really like them.
>
> I'll take it to the alignment shop tomorrow.
>
> Here's hoping!
>
> --
> Rocky J Squirrel
> 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
> 74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)
> Bend, OR
> KG6RCR
>

--
Jake

1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van'
1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie'

Crescent Beach, BC

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