[mrtoni]

Back from the body shop. Happy I picked Jackson Farmer (shameless plug). The owner says it's going to be totaled even at 100% of the $8200 value. He assured me of several things. He knows the value is much higher and will reflect that in his estimate/report. The insurance co cannot take possession of it unless I accept their offer. I was concerned because I had a set of original seats and a sandblasted in the back and the hatch is jammed shut. Third, there will be an appeal process with the next in the Allstate food chain. Probably over the phone but he says do my homework with values.
As it sat before the accident, I would value it at 12-15000k. No real rust but non-professional paint job. 3/4 ton axels, rebuilt 402, good top. Ran perfectly and straight down the road.
I will buy it back and either fix it or part it depending on frame damage. He says he cannot get it on the frame wrack without a wrecker.

Thanks to everyone. Any advice is still appreciated.
Matt in Reno