[Dan in Pasadena]

August 9, 2018

Just back from 2 weeks vacation. Progress was made but I’d call it minimal and I’m frustrated. I’ve noted before that Marcos runs a one man shop with his 17 year old son and does ordinary insurance collision work so stuff like my truck gets fit in between.

Anyway:
1. Rear fenders & side steps are on w/welt. Not sure how much I like the welt between the bottom of the fender and the step but I’ll decide on that later.

2. Fender support braces are in

3. Rear window is in but not the lock strip.

4. The windshield wiper bezels are on but one without the gasket - WTF?

4. He has painted the interior chipping I caused installing the side windows. He’s polishing out the clear coat on that now.

BEEFS:
1. The tailgate isn’t on - it’s such a small job. He has the new trunions and stainless chains for it too.

2. The windshield isn’t in though I left the glass and rubber.

3. There’s a small chip in the passenger side step that’s not been corrected. Why not do ALL the paint repairs at once?

I’m going to tell him to leave all that stuff for me. I risk chipping something then having to pay him to make repairs later but I want to drive my truck!

I’m beginning to worry about his manhours stacking up and frankly, it’s just taking too damn long. As it stands I’ll be lucky if I get to use it before Labor Day so the whole summer may be shot.