Crushed Cali - What to do??
 

The Northeast was hit with a series of three Nor'easters back in March. One of them dumped about 1.5 tons of white pine on my 96 Cali. Needless to say, I'm bummed. I love the car, but there are reasons to just bury it (leaking steering rack, some minor oil leaks around the engine somewhere, water leaks into the forward cabin [even before Mother Nature opened her up], INOP A/C).

My options are:
part it out
sell as a parts car
make it a slicktop
somehow magically restore as a Cali

If I repair it, I need at least windshield, roof, both doors w glass (panels were safe in the garage and I think the regulators survived), both rear quarters(?). I'm hoping the front left quarter can be banged out. I value your opinions on these choices and insights as to cost (salvage parts) should I pick that route. And any recommendations for body shops within 100 miles of Providence are appreciated.

For time, money and effort that it would take to repair all of that, I'd consider buying another ti and use the crushed one for parts. What parts aren't needed can always be sold. Just my 02 cents worth.

That one is WAY past the point of repair.

There are enough of them left that finding one that needs some love (and the parts you have left over) would be time and money better spent for sure.

Please LMK what you decide to do because even though the main part of the Cali Top is crushed, the parts might be worth salvaging. The plastic clips and small parts could come in handy.

I need all Cali top parts asap let me know if you want the money thanks