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Location: Paradise TX USA
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Persistance pays off
Success at last!!! After nearly NINE YEARS of dealing with the worst body shop in the D/FW messtroplex, numerous lame excuses, delays, run arounds, and finally a little help from the good folks at pre-paid legal services, I was able to get the parts back for the 1971 GMC restoration project that I started with my oldest son.
The moral of this story is, never, never, never allow any shop to do any work without first getting a DETAILED WRITTEN CONTRACT, spelling out exact cost, and time of completion.
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Re: Persistance pays off
9 years!!!!!! They took 9 years to paint the cab????
Holy crap your a patient man. Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: Persistance pays off
Believe me, it's a long story, and It used up all of my patience. It finally came down to the last resort of filing a law suit before I was able to get anything done.
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Re: Persistance pays off
Oh well...at least the nightmare is over. Having the cab done is a big accomplishment in any restoration.
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Re: Persistance pays off
That's gotta be some kind of record. I am impressed by the amount of patience you have. Know you can start on everything else - good luck and keep us posted.
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Re: Persistance pays off
I commend your patience and your ability to withstand the temptation of what I would have probably done, which is wait outside the shop for the owner and persuade....ok, I'll just stop there and let your imagination go with the rest.
I am very glad you got it back! Can you give us an idea of which paint hell to avoid?
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Re: Persistance pays off
and the name of this shop is? i'v e got some paint work that needs to be done.
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Re: Persistance pays off
So, yours was held hostage for nine years.....mine was disassembled in '07, with a promise to have it ready for the 08 Power Tour. I picked it up in January....(see pic). Now, my youngest son and I have painted the frame rails, cross member and trailing arms. the rest of the front suspension is getting cleaned up and sandblasted to prep for paint.
I hate that we get screwed-over by people we think we can trust. Once they get our money, they have no motivation until we go to court. Sucks to be them....and us, huh?
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Re: Persistance pays off
Damm!
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Re: Persistance pays off
unbelievable!
![]() Glad you were finally able to get it back. BTW it does look good in the photos! ![]() Good luck! Keith |
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Re: Persistance pays off
Is your name JOB?
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Re: Persistance pays off
those of us in DFW would love to know the name of this shop... you may save someone a huge headache
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trust me if you gave use there name there be a convoy of old chevy trucks headed that way and we be having us a car show in his drive way with banners saying it takes 9 years to paint a Cab and a lawyer t6o get it done and smear his name in the mudd
let it go out to anyone with a old car or truck don't come here!!!!! |
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Re: Persistance pays off
Thats horrible, there is no reason for that. I agree spread their name all over and make sure this happens to no one else
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Re: Persistance pays off
The cab looks really nice. I am surprised you got it back and got it back looking that good. They must have finished the work and then given it back, kudos to you for getting them to complete it.
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Re: Persistance pays off
Unfortunately an all too often story. It seems like for every 2 good body shop stories there is at least one bad one. It's kinda scary.
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Re: Persistance pays off
For legal reasons, I won't disclose the name of the shop, but I would advise anyone in the D/FW area to avoid any body shops located on the West side of Ft Worth , near the entrance to Lockheed Martin.
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Re: Persistance pays off
un f--kn unbelievable! glad you got her back..cant wait for more photos ..goodluck
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Re: Persistance pays off
wow, 9 years! Patience is a virtue
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Re: Persistance pays off
What ever happened to the guy that one the radio contest to get his sub pimped? hijack off
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Re: Persistance pays off
Holy Sh**!!! 9 years, that's a record.
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Re: Persistance pays off
this is the worse I have ever read...WOW!!!
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Re: Persistance pays off
9 years to do JUST the cab? Wow.
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Re: Persistance pays off
Wow
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