Hehe. I see what you did there.
I spoke with the adjuster today. They're not totaling it. The jnsurance company was about 3k lower to fix than the shop said. Adjuster found headlights for 1k used, hood and fenders off another one that saved 450, used ac condenser 600 less.
Not sure if I like not getting new parts, but the shop I'm working with has an excellent warranty that they stand behind well. If they think I won't like it (and they know how particular I am) they will fight to get it.