Sadly, the damage to this car appears even worse than what I did to 2511 in 2015.
I and my body shop created a reasonable estimate that was below the 75% repair vs agreed value that determines whether the repairs are made, or the car is declared a total loss, triggering a full policy payout, and the opportunity for a salvage buyback
But I knew at the onset I would be spending far more than the insurance payment, and I was determined to not see 2511 become a parts car
it sounds like this owner may have a similar point of view regarding his car. If he has the love, the funds, and most importantly the patience to wait for a no doubt extensive repair process, I personally urge him to go for it.
Larry