I wouldnt get so hung up on the identify of the bike.... It's not difficult or expensive to get your frame number changed on your document.
Your "emotional" bond will soon fade the frame burns through your tyre
As you said, the bike's been in a shunt. Have you inspected the frame thoroughly for cracks, stresses ? 30mm is quite a movement on a steel frame.
Get yourself a replacement frame... It's the sensible thing to do.
Scour ebay etc for a frame or "spares or repair" bikes that you could take the frame and sell off the other bits to recoup your losses
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Did some trips.
Rode some bikes.
Fix them for a living.
Can't say anymore.
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