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In The Ten Ring · 10-05-2013, 07:25 PM

So I opened the fender and radiator core support from Jeremiah King. Both are impressive...rather hard to believe there are trucks out there in rust free condition! BUT...

UPS dented the fender! How hard will that be to fix?

*I did pay for insurance.

kcsa75 · 10-05-2013, 07:33 PM

That doesn't look too bad. You can get to it from behind. Just take something with a straight edge, put it in the creases and knock it out. A little plastic filler and you should be good to go.

When I was still working in the dealer body shop, I saw worse than that on brand new fenders from the factory. I fixed a brand new El Camino that had two BIG dents in the roof from the transport. Another time, we got in a new Caddie that had a bullet hole in one of the fenders.

**70cst** · 10-05-2013, 07:43 PM

Sure glad it wasn't worse.

GOPAPA · 10-05-2013, 07:47 PM

Darn ! that hurts ,, let us know how the insurance coverage works out for you ,,thru UPS,,always wondered how one would come out on a deal like that..

ItsRandy · 10-05-2013, 09:43 PM

That will buff right out. Just kidding! That shouldn't be too hard to fix. I am curious, like the others, on how UPS is going to handle it? Pay you the insured limit? Pay you to fix it? Have you take it somewhere to have it fixed? These are some of the questions inquiring minds need answers to.

Lee H · 10-05-2013, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ItsRandy

Pay you the insured limit? Pay you to fix it? Have you take it somewhere to have it fixed?

UPS will pay for the fix or up to the insured limit which ever is less with a verifiable estimate. They will also want to see the packaging and look at the packaging damage in relation to the damaged part. I've done a few of these.

Lee H · 10-05-2013, 09:46 PM

That's not real bad and should not cost a lot. The real question is what level of coverage did you buy? If a few hundred, that should cover.

STOCKISH · 10-05-2013, 10:21 PM

They always tell you the packaging wasnt up to par, then you argue with them and they wind up paying anyway. I despise UPS.

bobs409 · 10-06-2013, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

They always tell you the packaging wasnt up to par, then you argue with them and they wind up paying anyway. I despise UPS.

I can't stand UPS either. Fedex is the WAY! Much more reliable and a heck of alot cheaper.

I'd love to know how they got that dent in there. That's a fairly solid area of the fender to dent. Must have ran it over with a fork lift! On purpose!!

rkintn_68 · 10-06-2013, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by bobs409

I can't stand UPS either. Fedex is the WAY! Much more reliable and a heck of alot cheaper.

I'd love to know how they got that dent in there. That's a fairly solid area of the fender to dent. Must have ran it over with a fork lift! On purpose!!

I 2nd that ... That is uncalled for ... I would want the full claim...

trukman1 · 10-06-2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

They always tell you the packaging wasnt up to par, then you argue with them and they wind up paying anyway. I despise UPS.

Guess you guys never tried to collect from USPS!

I realize this is a large part so USPS probably never was an option, and yes, I think FEDEX rocks too!

Just sayin' you've never had problems with a claim like with the USPS, IMHO.

Matter of fact, I don't know anyone who ever DID collect from the postal (dis)service.

haminator · 10-06-2013, 03:39 PM

I am currently a postal contractor but I will not even try to defend them. I have worked for UPS as well. I allmost never ship with UPS. From what I witnessed your package does have a better chance of arriving safely with USPS. I am neutral on FEd EX at this point, I haven't had any problems with them. I ship several packages a week and use USPS exclusively. Partly for job security and what Iv'e seen go on at UPS. Price is also a factor as well. A fender like that might go USPS, just have to measure it up. I see fibreglass Volkswagon fenders allmost daily shipped USPS. I agree on trying collect from USPS, good luck and good luck with UPS.

In The Ten Ring · 10-06-2013, 04:01 PM

I got the full $100.00 for the broken stock in 2005 from USPS. I also got the MO fully refunded from USPS when Classic Arms lost my payment for a Luger I ordered. *That was the last time I ever sent payment without stapling it to the order form! LOL

bobs409 · 10-07-2013, 07:13 AM

I highly doubt one of these fenders could ship USPS but have to say that as an ebay seller, I ship with the post office about 97% of the time and have had VERY LITTLE problems with them.

I have or the buyer has collected on insurance with no problems on those rare occasions.

Fedex so far has been excellent! I even have them pick the packages up for an extra $3 bucks which saves alot of hassle. (no drop off centers for 20 miles here)

UPS??? I wouldn't trust them to ship a big fluffy teddy bear! It would get dented up for sure.

Plus they charge alot more.

Another option is to ship by Greyhound bus.

**special-K** · 10-06-2013, 10:05 AM

Each package deliver damaged means they failed to do their job,which sure happens a lot! I guess not throwing packages would help. When I pack I always consider any possible way those monkeys could abuse it...short of running over it. I never ship UPS,not that others never damage,but it hurts a tad less when not paying the highest possible price.

**Boog** · 10-06-2013, 11:40 AM

You know, this is the very reason I have items shipped to me at my work place so if the carton is damaged I can show it to the deliveryman right then so there's no question it arrived damaged. I know everyone cannot have their things sent to the workplace but if you can, do it.
As far as usps is concerned I recently has a small package shipped with priority mail and 2 day service out of Ga. Of course it costs more for that service. It took a week to get here. If I hadn't pursued it hard I might not have received it at all. The postmasters looked as if they could not care less about it. It was here in town for 3 of those days. They offered no apology or refund for the extra postage for the 2 day service which I did not get. The usps is putting themselves out of business!

In The Ten Ring · 10-06-2013, 11:49 AM

Thanks for the answers guys. I'll look into this tomorrow as stated.

I once bought a 1930's Luftwaffe-marked walnut K98 stock with hardware. The USPS literally broke it in half! For that stock to survive battle on the Eastern Front, capture, and 60 years in Soviet hands to be destroyed by the Post Office was truly sad. I'm glad I insured it and whenever I buy a stock now, I tell the seller to go get a rifle case to ship it in and I'll pay for the case.

10-05-2013, 07:25 PM	#1
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	OUCH! Easy UPS that hurts! So I opened the fender and radiator core support from Jeremiah King. Both are impressive...rather hard to believe there are trucks out there in rust free condition! BUT... UPS dented the fender! How hard will that be to fix? *I did pay for insurance.

10-05-2013, 07:33 PM	#2
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: OUCH! Easy UPS that hurts! That doesn't look too bad. You can get to it from behind. Just take something with a straight edge, put it in the creases and knock it out. A little plastic filler and you should be good to go. When I was still working in the dealer body shop, I saw worse than that on brand new fenders from the factory. I fixed a brand new El Camino that had two BIG dents in the roof from the transport. Another time, we got in a new Caddie that had a bullet hole in one of the fenders. __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

10-05-2013, 07:43 PM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: OUCH! Easy UPS that hurts! Sure glad it wasn't worse. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

10-05-2013, 07:47 PM	#4
GOPAPA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,553	Re: OUCH! Easy UPS that hurts! Darn ! that hurts ,, let us know how the insurance coverage works out for you ,,thru UPS,,always wondered how one would come out on a deal like that.. __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

10-05-2013, 09:43 PM	#5
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: OUCH! Easy UPS that hurts! That will buff right out. Just kidding! That shouldn't be too hard to fix. I am curious, like the others, on how UPS is going to handle it? Pay you the insured limit? Pay you to fix it? Have you take it somewhere to have it fixed? These are some of the questions inquiring minds need answers to.

10-05-2013, 09:46 PM	#7
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: OUCH! Easy UPS that hurts! That's not real bad and should not cost a lot. The real question is what level of coverage did you buy? If a few hundred, that should cover. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

10-05-2013, 10:21 PM	#8
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: OUCH! Easy UPS that hurts! They always tell you the packaging wasnt up to par, then you argue with them and they wind up paying anyway. I despise UPS. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

10-06-2013, 03:39 PM	#12
haminator Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Prescott Valley AZ Posts: 345	Re: OUCH! Easy UPS that hurts! I am currently a postal contractor but I will not even try to defend them. I have worked for UPS as well. I allmost never ship with UPS. From what I witnessed your package does have a better chance of arriving safely with USPS. I am neutral on FEd EX at this point, I haven't had any problems with them. I ship several packages a week and use USPS exclusively. Partly for job security and what Iv'e seen go on at UPS. Price is also a factor as well. A fender like that might go USPS, just have to measure it up. I see fibreglass Volkswagon fenders allmost daily shipped USPS. I agree on trying collect from USPS, good luck and good luck with UPS.

10-06-2013, 04:01 PM	#13
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: OUCH! Easy UPS that hurts! I got the full $100.00 for the broken stock in 2005 from USPS. I also got the MO fully refunded from USPS when Classic Arms lost my payment for a Luger I ordered. *That was the last time I ever sent payment without stapling it to the order form! LOL

10-07-2013, 07:13 AM	#14
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: OUCH! Easy UPS that hurts! I highly doubt one of these fenders could ship USPS but have to say that as an ebay seller, I ship with the post office about 97% of the time and have had VERY LITTLE problems with them. I have or the buyer has collected on insurance with no problems on those rare occasions. Fedex so far has been excellent! I even have them pick the packages up for an extra $3 bucks which saves alot of hassle. (no drop off centers for 20 miles here) UPS??? I wouldn't trust them to ship a big fluffy teddy bear! It would get dented up for sure. Plus they charge alot more. Another option is to ship by Greyhound bus. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

10-06-2013, 10:05 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: OUCH! Easy UPS that hurts! Each package deliver damaged means they failed to do their job,which sure happens a lot! I guess not throwing packages would help. When I pack I always consider any possible way those monkeys could abuse it...short of running over it. I never ship UPS,not that others never damage,but it hurts a tad less when not paying the highest possible price. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-06-2013, 11:40 AM	#16
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,513	Re: OUCH! Easy UPS that hurts! You know, this is the very reason I have items shipped to me at my work place so if the carton is damaged I can show it to the deliveryman right then so there's no question it arrived damaged. I know everyone cannot have their things sent to the workplace but if you can, do it. As far as usps is concerned I recently has a small package shipped with priority mail and 2 day service out of Ga. Of course it costs more for that service. It took a week to get here. If I hadn't pursued it hard I might not have received it at all. The postmasters looked as if they could not care less about it. It was here in town for 3 of those days. They offered no apology or refund for the extra postage for the 2 day service which I did not get. The usps is putting themselves out of business! __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

10-06-2013, 11:49 AM	#17
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: OUCH! Easy UPS that hurts! Thanks for the answers guys. I'll look into this tomorrow as stated. I once bought a 1930's Luftwaffe-marked walnut K98 stock with hardware. The USPS literally broke it in half! For that stock to survive battle on the Eastern Front, capture, and 60 years in Soviet hands to be destroyed by the Post Office was truly sad. I'm glad I insured it and whenever I buy a stock now, I tell the seller to go get a rifle case to ship it in and I'll pay for the case.



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