i ended up selling the car. i wanted the body damage fixed the righ way; the qp damage was beyond my capabities and a body shop wanted arouns 1k to fix. ended up getting a low mileage '98 from c.rockett
unfortunately it has its own issues lol.
horrible experience with a/shop, etc. but i like this car alot more.
review of the shop:
http://zilvia.net/f/businesses/44714...indale-ca.html