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Slammed67 · 06-27-2008, 03:46 PM

You need to stop moving so often!

At least it didn't get wet or get any bugs on the grille on the trip

But seriously, that really sucks

XXL · 06-27-2008, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slammed67

At least it didn't get wet or get any bugs on the grille on the trip

Which is why I'm not really upset about it. Especially on the front... saved some potential future bug from getting splattered on that paint by removing any chance of there being paint.

Gray Ghost · 06-27-2008, 10:04 PM

Wow...very sorry to hear of your misfortune at the hands of a company that doesn't care a thing about your belongings. I'd be livid as I am sure you are. I can only hope you get everything replaced with a minimum of hassle on your end.

**Yukon Jack** · 06-28-2008, 09:37 AM

Knowing how long you've been working with this project makes it suck even more. What a bummer!!!

jay-dawg · 06-30-2008, 03:44 PM

that sucks Kenneth.

hope they do you right!

BACKYARD88 · 06-30-2008, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XXL

Which is why I'm not really upset about it. Especially on the front... saved some potential future bug from getting splattered on that paint by removing any chance of there being paint.

At least you can joke about it a little. Although it probably made you throw up when you seen it

(I know I would have)

XXL · 07-31-2008, 11:03 PM

Let the squirming begin... I submitted an estimate and they've started backpedaling on their "commitment" to make things right. Time to pull the police report for the accident and remind them that they'll have to cough up legal fees after I beat them sideways in court.

BACKYARD88 · 07-31-2008, 11:14 PM

That sucks, get all you can out of them

ChevLoRay · 08-01-2008, 05:14 AM

Is this a government move? I noticed your Armed Forces Club moniker. When my youngest son came back home and the gummint moved his stuff, he had several months to file a claim with the base nearest us (LRAFB). I see that you paid extra for the movement of your truck. Even so, if the government was a part of this movement, it looks to me like you have a name of a government employee that you will be contacting.

Whatever happens, "I feel your pain" (I miss Bill) and hope you can get restitution for your losses, without any unexpected hassles. Expect them, huh?

68GMC454 · 08-01-2008, 05:20 AM

good luck.. hope you get it all taken care of..

Chevyman680063 · 08-01-2008, 08:26 AM

That's ridiculous!!!! I would have been so pissed when I saw that. It looked like you had made some good progress on the truck and I love that color. I think they learned their shipping skills from him:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V64r3q4FuA

Hope you get it all worked out and don't let them get away with it.

*ksjh1316* · 08-01-2008, 09:58 AM

I can't believe this is still going on with no progress. Time to get a lawyer.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-01-2008, 10:39 AM

Sorry to hear about this ken.. but hammer them untill they make things right..

jb4short · 08-01-2008, 12:59 PM

That sucks!

I feel your pain (though mine wasn't as bad). The trucking company that hauled mine up here from TN, with a freshly powdercoated frame, wrapped chains around the front and rear crossmembers of the truck to tie it down....needless to say both were DESTROYED

rambler · 08-01-2008, 01:09 PM

what I hate also, is the last time a shipping company moved me and loaded my car in their semi as well to ship to albq NM, was about 14 years ago, well we lived out of suitcases for 3 weeks, they finally called and said I owe extra because of weight? and they wont deliver until I pay x amount more. I argued and they said they would also start charging storage, so I said, drop the car off, they were still in KC, and I have my brother get it and then bring me my stuff! I turned them into the BBB, but didnt hear anything after that..

hopefully they will make good.

70 net440 · 08-01-2008, 10:56 PM

Bummer about your stuff. We own a moving company here. We try to dicourage people from having us haul their autos. If it was a reputable company you should get full coverage for the damage. I can't believe they hired a day laborer to drive the truck. We have to jump through many hoops to get our drivers certified to drive. We would lose our franchise if we did something that dumb.

tdave00 · 08-02-2008, 03:04 AM

I would, or my lawyer would be on the phone with their insurance company. If you have insurance on the truck I would have your insurance company come out and document all the damage. Your insurance company might handle the whole situation for you and save you a bunch of headaches. Sorry to hear about the whole situation. Best of luck.

big_al_71 · 08-02-2008, 08:50 AM

I have moved twice in my life, everytime I have rented u-haul trucks and have my brothers, dad and friends help me do so, I rather feed them and pay their flights back home knowing that my stuff will be as safe as possible, even thou an accident could occur it does not seem like they crashed purposely if they are a 1/2 way descent company then you should not have any trouble.
Unfortunetly moving companies are notorious for being scumbags at least in this part of the nation...
Contact your insurance company and let them handle it for you !!!

GKsport67 · 08-02-2008, 09:00 AM

WOW,i would be sending,bringing the BILL to them regularly!!! thats not only costing u money but down time from your JOYRIDES!!!

get'cha money man!!

XXL · 12-04-2008, 10:07 PM

Five months in and they're still jerking my chain... their current insinuation is that the estimate I provided them is to completely refinish the entire vehicle. Uh, I don't think so... unless they think I'm sending the truck to Maaco.

**truckdude239** · 12-04-2008, 10:59 PM

make sure the Estimate is completely itemized and broken down so they know what it is going too but they have to pay one way or another

desertrat · 12-04-2008, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XXL

..... unless they think I'm sending the truck to Maaco.

BINGO!
I'm sure they would prefer you give them a maaco estimate.

Frizzle Fry · 12-05-2008, 03:14 AM

Damn XXL, I missed this the first time around. Sorry to hear it... Hope you get every penny you deserve.

XXL · 12-27-2008, 07:38 PM

Latest from bizarro-world is that they want to give me a "replacement" truck... that they apparently don't even own.

Quote:

I’m not vehicle expert, but I have worked with my share of engine/tranny swaps, lowered vehicles and the like.

The current owner states: the body is all straight, no suspension upgrades, new interior, straight 6, 4 on the floor, newer tires and rims, metal body with oak slats is perfect, newer paint, and no bondo as far as he knows.

Holey moley.

PanelDeland · 12-27-2008, 08:03 PM

I would have itemized everything with the driver than quit talking to them.I would have then called a lawyer and told him what the quote was and how much I wanted.He would have to add his fees and court costs to that.The figure would have been enough to make them want to pay what your loss was.Start itemizing the time spent getting quotes,calling them, running doen replacements and everything else you can think of.Charge this time at OT rate for your job.That should get their attention.

06-27-2008, 03:46 PM	#26
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Re: When you hire the movers based on their car hauling experience... You need to stop moving so often! At least it didn't get wet or get any bugs on the grille on the trip But seriously, that really sucks __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra Last edited by Slammed67; 06-27-2008 at 03:55 PM.

06-27-2008, 10:04 PM	#28
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: When you hire the movers based on their car hauling experience... Wow...very sorry to hear of your misfortune at the hands of a company that doesn't care a thing about your belongings. I'd be livid as I am sure you are. I can only hope you get everything replaced with a minimum of hassle on your end. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

06-28-2008, 09:37 AM	#29
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: When you hire the movers based on their car hauling experience... Knowing how long you've been working with this project makes it suck even more. What a bummer!!! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

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07-31-2008, 11:03 PM	#32
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: When you hire the movers based on their car hauling experience... Let the squirming begin... I submitted an estimate and they've started backpedaling on their "commitment" to make things right. Time to pull the police report for the accident and remind them that they'll have to cough up legal fees after I beat them sideways in court. __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

07-31-2008, 11:14 PM	#33
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08-01-2008, 05:14 AM	#34
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: When you hire the movers based on their car hauling experience... Is this a government move? I noticed your Armed Forces Club moniker. When my youngest son came back home and the gummint moved his stuff, he had several months to file a claim with the base nearest us (LRAFB). I see that you paid extra for the movement of your truck. Even so, if the government was a part of this movement, it looks to me like you have a name of a government employee that you will be contacting. Whatever happens, "I feel your pain" (I miss Bill) and hope you can get restitution for your losses, without any unexpected hassles. Expect them, huh? __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

08-01-2008, 05:20 AM	#35
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: When you hire the movers based on their car hauling experience... good luck.. hope you get it all taken care of.. __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

08-01-2008, 09:58 AM	#37
ksjh1316 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,599	Re: When you hire the movers based on their car hauling experience... I can't believe this is still going on with no progress. Time to get a lawyer.

08-01-2008, 10:39 AM	#38
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08-01-2008, 12:59 PM	#39
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: When you hire the movers based on their car hauling experience... That sucks! I feel your pain (though mine wasn't as bad). The trucking company that hauled mine up here from TN, with a freshly powdercoated frame, wrapped chains around the front and rear crossmembers of the truck to tie it down....needless to say both were DESTROYED

08-01-2008, 01:09 PM	#40
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: When you hire the movers based on their car hauling experience... what I hate also, is the last time a shipping company moved me and loaded my car in their semi as well to ship to albq NM, was about 14 years ago, well we lived out of suitcases for 3 weeks, they finally called and said I owe extra because of weight? and they wont deliver until I pay x amount more. I argued and they said they would also start charging storage, so I said, drop the car off, they were still in KC, and I have my brother get it and then bring me my stuff! I turned them into the BBB, but didnt hear anything after that.. hopefully they will make good. __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

08-01-2008, 10:56 PM	#41
70 net440 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: yreka, ca Posts: 270	Re: When you hire the movers based on their car hauling experience... Bummer about your stuff. We own a moving company here. We try to dicourage people from having us haul their autos. If it was a reputable company you should get full coverage for the damage. I can't believe they hired a day laborer to drive the truck. We have to jump through many hoops to get our drivers certified to drive. We would lose our franchise if we did something that dumb. __________________ 63 C10 70 Coronet R/T 67 C10 70 Dart Swinger 71 K10

08-02-2008, 03:04 AM	#42
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08-02-2008, 08:50 AM	#43
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08-02-2008, 09:00 AM	#44
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XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: When you hire the movers based on their car hauling experience... Five months in and they're still jerking my chain... their current insinuation is that the estimate I provided them is to completely refinish the entire vehicle. Uh, I don't think so... unless they think I'm sending the truck to Maaco. __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

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