ok if the guys insurance company say it is repairable,get it in writing.then by all means take them for all you can. here is a site for custom frames frame
then upgrade the front steering sytem as well blaming it on the accident.if they then try to total it you are covered by what they wrote and signed. then try to get more due to sentimental value.

out of all the jeeps in this town the d**n gremlin had to invade mine

I've done so much,with so little for so long i can practicly do anything with nothing