my mechanic wrecked my 54 Clipper I need some parts

Posted by Jonathan On 2020/5/25 9:35:34

Im new to the forum so I apologize if I am going about this all wrong. I have a 54 Packard Clipper that I got from my grandfather before he passed away I recently put what I consider lots of money into the car to get it back running and looking like new. I was having issues with a rear brake sticking and took it to my mechanic for him to look at. Ill condense the story he wrecked it.... the front fenders, grill and all the trim have been damaged. He actually hit a parked Jeep with a big bumper in his lot. The first thing he said to me was "you should file this on your insurance cause you can make money" that should have been a red flag. Well I didnt go that route because I knew that wasnt right and it wasnt my fault. So lets fast forward 8 months to today. I have had the fenders "fixed" at a body shop and I am now trying to source some other parts. I am looking for a complete grill with the amber lights and a headlight bezel, and trim ring. I need the chrome fender pieces also. Does anyone have a resource that can help me find these parts?
The mechanic wouldnt pay or help me so as of 5-19 I made a claim in small claims court here in my county. No news on to that the outcome will be, I had no other options.