Backed my hardtop into garage...

[mackh4x0r]

Junk and move on, you already made out like a bandit, not worth the time anymore.

Agreed, I was thinking about fixing it just because I thought it would be a fun little project to do. I have all the stuff to repair it just not the skill

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[dpike]

...The Jeep Junk Yard in Paterson NJ has a few ...

?!
info on this place please

 

[oldcjguy]

Also, have you considered fixing the new one up so it's not just "meh"? What don't you like about the new one? Might cost a lot less to make the new one look perfect. Go to a body shop and ask them what they can do about the new one you have.

 

[five9dak]

Agreed, I was thinking about fixing it just because I thought it would be a fun little project to do. I have all the stuff to repair it just not the skill

I have done similar fiberglass repairs on hard bed covers for trucks, and it's not something I would do for fun. hah.

 

[Pinion]

Get a six pack, some masking tape, a sawzall and a lawn chair.

Use the lawn chair and beer to get ideas, tape to mark it up, and get cutting.

 

[YippieKiYayMrFalcon]

Boat places are usually good for fiberglass repairs. If the cracks aren’t terrible, I’d take that extra insurance money and have the fiberglass repaired. Then I’d toy around with making a top with removable windows/panels.

Probably more than you’re looking to do, but that’s what I’d do if the top is at all salvageable.

 

[Antonio]

Sorry to hear, but we all have some experiences like these over the years, I would suggest getting a quote just to see if it’s worth the money, there was a well known place in southern NJ Vineland that used to do all kinds of body work on older corvette etc did amazing fiberglass work, getting an estimate will only take some time but might give you a better idea of what direction to go, trash it or worth the fix

 

[Shibadog]

Also, have you considered fixing the new one up so it's not just "meh"? What don't you like about the new one? Might cost a lot less to make the new one look perfect. Go to a body shop and ask them what they can do about the new one you have.

I’d think you could even get a decent shop to do a body color match on the one on your Jeep for those $$.

 

[Hennessey17]

You've already made $2400

I cannot express how mad I am about this whole situation. I finally have a hardtop and I break it just after a year.

The new top is OK. It has a liner in it which is nice, but it's not in as good condition as I was hoping. Either way, I got $4000 from the insurance and the new top cost me $1600. So I still made out. If I can get rid of this thing for any amount of money I'd be super happy (working on buying a house)!

I'd prefer to fix it and use the back window from the new one in my broken top or put a new back window in it, but I can't seem to find back windows.

You've already made $2400, and you got enough money back to make it perfect if you had wanted to. I'm not sure what there is to be mad about.

 

[19 JLUR Bright Whit3]

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info on this place please

Gazoline Alley
I see them listing items from wrecked JLs all the time on FB Marketplace and Ebay.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1159180451558358/

Here's their Ebay page.
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[kah.mun.rah]

I would take the extra $2,400 and get a Bestop Trektop Ultra.

 

[entropy]

I would take the extra $2,400 and get a Bestop Trektop Ultra.

Or keep it for the inevitable premium increase. This is considered an "at fault accident"

I wouldn't have file a claim for this. Now it is on OP's record. Something that could get fix for $1000.

Since it was a small accident the insurance might not increase.

I wonder, did they put this under collision or comprehensive?

 

[sconrad24]

I vote for turning it into a project. I look at it as a chance to learn with no risk. If the repairs dont go your way, just sand it down and start over. If you get brave enough to cut I think it would look cool with the windows out. Add in a tonneau cover under it and you are good for the summer.

 

[Bestop]

I would take the extra $2,400 and get a Bestop Trektop Ultra.

I would too!

Lee
- the Bestop team
www.bestop.com

 

[Concrete King]

Take the "profit" from insurance, sell the "meh" one, and buy a new one. Maybe I'm wrong, but my guess is you'd even have some money left over.

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