So my 76 280z recently got caught up in a thunder storm and has some flood damage. This happened in Las Vegas, NV while I was driving home. In short, there was so much rain I could barely see, and I drove into an intersection that was flooded. The car basically sucked in water and hydrolocked when crossing an intersection with about 3 ft deep of water. Interior was flooded as well. I had to wade to higher ground and leave the car behind until the water dissipated from the area before I got it towed home.
I have Progressive insurance, and I have comprehensive coverage that covers flood damage with a $1000 deductible. I filed a claim with them and they are most likely going to total the car and give me a check for whatever the car is worth.
Here's the deal: I don't want the car to become salvaged. Ideally, I want to keep the car without a salvage title, and get enough to restore it to (at least) a comparable condition to before it was flooded.
What should I do?