dont try to repair the hood. with all the complex shapes on a hood if it is bent or krinkled at all it is about impossible to ever get it right again. all front end sheetmetal is unique to the sec. i have one of each, sec and sdl i have compared. even the turn lense is different, though it looks the same.

and if they want to total it you can buy it back and fix it yourself with used parts, just make sure to get a fair settlement on it. it is all negotiable. also get paid for rental car while it is unsettled. salvage value is usually about .10 on the dollar.

good luck

tom w

__________________
[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.