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Not to be insensitive, But I want your wheels if you don't. Just throwing it out there. Still glad your okay.
 



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I'm so sorry about your truck; and proud that she did her job of protecting you! If you need an excuse, you're welcome in Denver for your road trip, but you can't buy my X.

I'm glad that you're okay!
 






Good news, I found the car myself

It was at an Apartment complex down the street from me and the Police Officer pictured was the one who responded to my call. I don't know how this'll play out, but it was better than finding a pot-o-gold.

It was a Pontiac Grand Prix with the dents all in the right spots, and a tell-tale sticker on the trunk lock.
 






So you found the car, that is great. Nice that it was the same cop too, no doubt he will make sure things are made right. Let us know when he makes an arrest.

Did it have a smear of cayman green on it and how is that shoulder?
 






It was at an Apartment complex down the street from me and the Police Officer pictured was the one who responded to my call. I don't know how this'll play out, but it was better than finding a pot-o-gold.

It was a Pontiac Grand Prix with the dents all in the right spots, and a tell-tale sticker on the trunk lock.

OUTSTANDING! Justice prevails, its nice to see someone get what they deserve, because it doesn't happen much. Let us know what becomes of it.
 






Rollo

I'm still licking my wounds. Sorry it took so long to post an update.

I've been Craigslist shopping for another one. If anyone knows where I can find another low mile first gen, please forward me the listing or PM me. Here's my preferences:


#1
1994
Limited
white

#2
1994
Eddie bauer,
Green/tan (basically the same one I had)

Low miles from an arid climate: Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada or equiv.

I'll be flying or hitchiking out then driving back. I've been searching Craigslist and Ebay for another.



I'll be transferring all my parts to the new one plus some goodies I haven't posted about yet

Also, here are my last two pictures of my X.
 

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Just saw your update here after i sent you a PM. Glad your not starting from scratch.
 


















arbitration on an Insurance settlement

Arbitration with your insurance company or theirs?

If an insurance company will cover someone even when they cause then leave the scene of an accident, committing a felony hit and run, they're certainly getting their money's worth for that insurance payment.

Hope you come out ahead on the whole thing, somehow. Not that any amount would be worth losing the truck or getting hurt.
 






Hey Rusty, I thought you had fallen off the face of the earth!

Get some new wheels and get modding!
 






6 character odometer

Do you think this is a situation of someone just posting the miles shown on the Odometer, or is it 85K actual miles?

Do you think this is a situation of someone just posting the miles shown on the Odometer, or is it 85K actual miles? I've seen this more than not on ads. It's kind of Ironic that's how many miles my original X' had when I purchased it 14 years ago.

Never the less, I'm going to contact them today. Much appreciated.
 






You did pretty good I agree. I like the limited personally. Awesome that you bought back the salvage as you have a lot of work into that beast.

Keep us posted dude!
 












Do you think this is a situation of someone just posting the miles shown on the Odometer, or is it 85K actual miles? I've seen this more than not on ads. It's kind of Ironic that's how many miles my original X' had when I purchased it 14 years ago.


Camp Verde is in the middle of nowhere. If they were homebodies who don't get out of their own town much, the mileage is very likely correct.

Ask to see pictures of the interior. See if you can get a shot of the pedals. If the vehicle has 185,000 there is going to be a lot of visible wear on the seats, and brake pedal pad.
 






I like the Limited, now the math

Gas @ $4.00 gal


Fly and Drive:
Flight ($200)+Truck ($3,000)+Tax ($210)+Gas ($377) + Travel & Lodging ($300)=$4,087

VS

Ship
https://www.uship.com/quotes/view.aspx?qrid=505e094709bc8b286c1b7d3f&view=0
Truck ($3,000)+Tax ($210)+shipping ($1,000) = $4,210


Fly and Drive = more fun
Ship = Convenience


The Airline's a freakin' hassle. Shipping it seems OK, 'cept all the A-Holes who ruined it trolling Craigslist and running scams.
 












What are you going to do with the remains of this? I am looking for a 1st gen frame. This seems like a great candidate for a TTB frame swap for my 97
 



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Framed?

Nothing, I don't need it. Where I'm from, :bdrunk: and :popcorn:, and lending a hand go a long way. PM me, we can work something out.

I'll have it in a short term rented shop next door to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a couple months after I find another Explorer. If you want to try and make down for a day, maybe two. You could use the shop and some tools to remove it. At least be out of the elements.
 






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