198Plus build

[Alan's Classic]

Any updates on your doors?

[daverod]

I think the last was LMC had them for cheaper.

[198plus]

Alan I talked to them about blasting the doors so I could see the welds they had covered up and their response was I need to pay them for the work they have done then they will show me.........Bottom line my truck is being held hostage.

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Any updates on your doors?

[198plus]

lmao........Daverod has jokes.

Originally Posted by daverod

I think the last was LMC had them for cheaper.

[tiggamonsta]

If it is a business you are dealing with contact the Attorney General. If they are a member of the BBB, you can also contact them. What if you look inside the door? If it is real bad, you would think something would show up on the inside.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by 198plus

Alan I talked to them about blasting the doors so I could see the welds they had covered up and their response was I need to pay them for the work they have done then they will show me.........Bottom line my truck is being held hostage.

Even more reason to doubt their work. I hate that your going thru this.

Originally Posted by tiggamonsta

What if you look inside the door? If it is real bad, you would think something would show up on the inside.

I believe he said they sprayed under coating on the inside if I remember correctly.

[daverod]

So maybe the doors will work after all? Sorry for your pain.

[198plus]

I have made so many bad decisions on my build, you would think after 52 years I would know better I've always preached to my children that life is about the choices you make, why wasn't I listening to myself.....

[daverod]

"Bad decisions". Sounds like a new thread.

[198plus]

I hope they will work, I'm done screwing around with these shops...........I'll just wait and maybe the (Master) can finish my truck. I think you know who I'm talking about.

Originally Posted by daverod

So maybe the doors will work after all? Sorry for your pain.

[198plus]

Originally Posted by daverod

"Bad decisions". Sounds like a new thread.

[daverod]

Ha. I was going to say "You could always have you know who to make them fit".

[198plus]

Your always thinking

Originally Posted by daverod

Ha. I was going to say "You could always have you know who to make them fit".

[tiggamonsta]

Originally Posted by 198plus

...I have made so many bad decisions on my build, you would think after 52 years I would know better ...

Think of it as providing us insight on things to look out for when we do our projects.

Kidding aside I know it can be frustrating. Maybe you just need to step back and re-look at where you are going. Spend some time prioritizing things and setting goals. Make sure they are not too big, and are achievable. It feels good to check things off the list. If you need to save for something, know that it is worth the wait, and the end product will be better.

[198plus]

Well, well, well, well............. Got my truck back today from having new door skins install....... Sick, pissed........... Had to pay 1361.68 for door skins to get my truck back......

What a deal............

[LILRED66]

Ronnie, that is pathetic. The shop should not be allowed to perform this type of work. That is the quality of work that makes most of us feel pretty good about the quality we produce.

If Alan can't fit you in, we welcome the opportunity. As you know, we only do '60-'66 Chevy/GMC trucks, so we are not strangers to what it takes to do them right.

Good luck and let me know if I can help.

P.S. - The high hump tranny cover was shipped to them on Wednesday or Thursday, so I guess that gesture didn't help much in negotiating a better deal with them!

[scotts62]

Ouch, man i would have said something before i paid for it and made them fix some things.. thats not right.

[198plus]

I just can't for the hell of me.......Think what in the hell where they doing screwing with my rockers ????????

[scotts62]

Yeah no kidding..

You going to go give them a good ?

[198plus]

Tony I'll keep you in mine if Alan can't get to it..........Thanks

Originally Posted by LILRED66

Ronnie, that is pathetic. The shop should not be allowed to perform this type of work. That is the quality of work that makes most of us feel pretty good about the quality we produce.

If Alan can't fit you in, we welcome the opportunity. As you know, we only do '60-'66 Chevy/GMC trucks, so we are not strangers to what it takes to do them right.

Good luck and let me know if I can help.

P.S. - The high hump tranny cover was shipped to them on Wednesday or Thursday, so I guess that gesture didn't help much in negotiating a better deal with them!

Originally Posted by scotts62

Yeah no kidding..

You going to go give them a good ?

[198plus]

I'm probably going to take them to small claims court, I have nothing to lose.

Originally Posted by scotts62

Yeah no kidding..

You going to go give them a good ?

[Alan's Classic]

Seeing that kind of work is really scary. Just imagine what their frame work is like i.e. welding crossmembers etc. People pay good money and recieve crap like that. I think I need to raise my rate. Based on quality.

Ronnie we need to get together sometime and discuss a plan which way you want to go with this truck. Remember changeing your mind only cost money. It's like someone your building a house for and they decide to change where a door goes after the room is already built. Think long and hard about a definate plan. Trying to eliminate future headaches. Everything can't be accounted for, but a good plan and goal helps.

I can probably swing 3 builds. I'm not blowing Shannon off at all. He's capable of doing most of his work he just needs a little guidance. I can concentrate on yours the nights he doesn't work on his. Let me get this yoda running and we can get together and discuss the plan. This yoda situation has put a big kink in my plan.

I know you want it done yesterday Were you happy with the progress/speed I made the last time I worked on it? I was working about 10 hrs a week the last time. I can bump it up some if needed.

[198plus]

Don't raise you rates

Plan # 1
Fix my doors for free

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Seeing that kind of work is really scary. Just imagine what their frame work is like i.e. welding crossmembers etc. People pay good money and recieve crap like that. I think I need to raise my rate. Based on quality.

Ronnie we need to get together sometime and discuss a plan which way you want to go with this truck. Remember changeing your mind only cost money. It's like someone your building a house for and they decide to change where a door goes after the room is already built. Think long and hard about a definate plan. Trying to eliminate future headaches. Everything can't be accounted for, but a good plan and goal helps.

I can probably swing 3 builds. I'm not blowing Shannon off at all. He's capable of doing most of his work he just needs a little guidance. I can concentrate on yours the nights he doesn't work on his. Let me get this yoda running and we can get together and discuss the plan. This yoda situation has put a big kink in my plan.

I know you want it done yesterday Were you happy with the progress/speed I made the last time I worked on it? I was working about 10 hrs a week the last time. I can bump it up some if needed.

[scotts62]

[daverod]

Nice.