That bumper is a Proline model made about 150 miles away and presently run about $1600.. The original bumper was removed and replaced with the one pictured which is bolted to the frame. A bolted on portion of the frame's front cross member took a slight ding and will cost $238 to replace. The bumper again is $1600. The airbags, their control systems, and seatbelt systems are going to add about another $4000.

One of Cookie's cameras brought the farm as it was sitting between us and flew forward on impact. Fortunately the camera body is cheap. The lens it was wearing though is about 2 grand and it's still working fine.

Had we not had that bumper, I suspect the original bumper, grill, hood, and maybe both fenders would have been buckled. The radiator, oil, and air conditioning cooling units would be toast, and the damage would be enough to total the rig.

Still glad it was wearing a cow catcher.

Impatiently waiting for the perp's insurance company to get back to us. Really want that thing back on the road.

Have a good one,


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