Door does open and close. Feels a bit "off". Tell me more about what that might entail?
Obviously, you can’t drive it the way it is. Have you ever done this big of a repair job before? A couple thoughts
Take pictures take pictures take pictures. Get a big box of quart baggies. As you start to take things apart, put the screws and bolts for each piece in a separate baggie and mark it. Print out the pictures, and then market it on the pictures where they came from. You could use a sharpie and mark where they came from too. Example, if you pull the hood hinges off, put all that hardware in a little bag and label it number one. And then mark the bent up hood with a sharpie number one by the hinges. Etc. etc..
As you take it apart, some things you may be able to salvage and some things maybe not, but you should be making a list as you go. That way you end up with the purchase sheet for what you need to get.
Obviously, I’d search the scrapyards for the same make, model and trim truck. Keep in mind that something with a bigger engine or different engine or different trim may have other hidden differences that aren’t so obvious. It’s more important you get the right make model and trim, then you get the right color for example.
You may want to run an ad in craigslist and marketplace that says “such and such a truck front clip wanted.“ put in an unwrecked picture of the front of your truck in the ad, and put a picture of the wrecked front of your truck in the ad,so people know exactly what you’re looking for. I would also edit the cover picture, the one you see when you search Craigslist, with a big “wanted” above or below the picture, and the year make and model. Some people say I’m crazy for doing things like this, but it doesn’t cost you a nickel, and I’ve been amazed what kind of stuff I’ve been able to find just by asking for it out there.
You also need to think about the quality of repair you want to end up with, and what you will ultimately do with the truck. If you want it to be a showpiece, you’re going to have to fix it that way. If you simply want a good looking driver, you can skimp on some things underneath and still have the top straight and pretty. You may want to start hunting around for a buddy who does some bodywork and paint, and see if you can horse trade with him for something or other. Also, are you going to keep it or get rid of it? Unless you’re very good at these kind of repairs, in my opinion, the effort you’ll have to put in to get a decent price for the truck would not justify your labor and expense.
The last thought is what is your time worth? When you’re trying to save this piece of that piece, always look up what it costs first. If it’s going to take you all day to save an item that’s $30 or $40, might want to rethink that.
Nothing critical here, just trying to help you think it out. I’ve been there, and I feel for you. I hope this helps
