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subtle71 · 11-07-2005, 06:12 PM

Things were looking good. The truck was painted Friday and cleared late Friday evening. It sat in the booth all weekend. I got a call from the bodyshop this morning needing me to bring the grille by this afternoon so they could mount it.

Then I get a call at lunch.... It seems that the painters wife stopped by at lunch. As she was leaving, she backed into the right front fender. Oh well, I guess it was in the best possible place to have any damage done. It's like having a heart attack while being in the hospital!

I have attached a couple pics. Sorry for the quality, only had my camera phone with me.

farside847 · 11-07-2005, 06:25 PM

That would be the last time I took the wife to lunch.... Ouch!

purple gas · 11-07-2005, 06:45 PM

It's only a flesh wound,,, I've had worse...In the grand shceme of things it could have happened in a worse place at a worse time. I had a car once 2 yr total body off restoration, first time I ever drove it I stopped at a watering hole for 1 drink, had a couple and taxied home.. Next day when I went back someone had jumped on the hood scratched chipped and dented it quite nicely. Hey, it wasn't gonna be a trailer queen and wasn't gonna be perfect forever but damn the first frickin day.

phantom dually · 11-07-2005, 07:19 PM

Sounds like my luck!!

97silv5.7 · 11-07-2005, 07:59 PM

well at least it happened there and they can cover the costs, unlike in a parking lot somewhere.

krue · 11-07-2005, 08:47 PM

How long is that gonna set you back?

subtle71 · 11-07-2005, 08:55 PM

Krue,
When they called to tell me, they had already ordered a replacement from Goodmark. They are only two days away. The good news is the rest of the truck can be put back together while it is shipping and getting painted. Then they can put the grille and front bumper on.

I figured you guys would get a kick out of it. That's why I shared with you all. You just have to laugh! Getting upset isn't going to make it any better.

krue · 11-07-2005, 08:58 PM

Heh, whatcha gonna do with the bent fender.

Can't wait to see the finished product.

**N2TRUX** · 11-07-2005, 09:38 PM

At least they were honest about it and they are making good on it. Most shops would have tried to fix it without you even knowing....

**Green Machine** · 11-08-2005, 12:26 AM

Are they going to replace an original with a repop ? I wouldn't like that if it was me. JMHO

subtle71 · 11-08-2005, 01:48 AM

Green Machine,
They are going back original. These guys are really cool and have done an excellent job on the truck. Almost all of the guys there are truck guys and have trucks that they show or are show quality. Accidents happen. It's cool. I was planning on taking the winter to install a new interior. That way it will be ready for some Spring shows and story swapping with all the folks I enjoy meeting at the shows.

Putter · 11-08-2005, 12:05 PM

Man....I think you are just stalling. No one's truck can ever REALLY be finished...and this is just another excuse!!!! (j/k)

Hope you get that thing wrapped up soon!!!!

subtle71 · 11-08-2005, 12:54 PM

The reason I take it all in stride is because this is not the first incident. Putter got a heck of a deal on a "slightly dented" tailgate that dropped and stopped when it hit the bumper mounting brackets.

I thought my driver's license had just me as an organ donor. Apparently it applies to my truck too! (LOL) Looks like my original truck is scattered over at least five trucks: Putter-tailgate, ebbhightower-bed, Krue-250 engine, Palf70Step-doors, and a buddy has the original vent windows.

70 shorty · 11-08-2005, 01:10 PM

To me it sounds like the kind of shop you want to deal with because as mentioned it sounds like they were very up front with what happened. It also sounds like you're taking it right because as you know accidents can happen to anyone. Not much consolation when you just want it to be done, but I'm sure it will be just what you want when done.

Putter · 11-08-2005, 04:21 PM

Hey Subtle,
I wanna' see some kickpanel photos!!! Did you ever get those built????

Americanrider · 11-09-2005, 05:27 AM

It's a good thing she married a body guy the way that broad drives....LOL
Chin up, another day or two and you will have a new fender for free.

11-07-2005, 06:12 PM	#1
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	If I didn't have bad luck.... Progress Shots Things were looking good. The truck was painted Friday and cleared late Friday evening. It sat in the booth all weekend. I got a call from the bodyshop this morning needing me to bring the grille by this afternoon so they could mount it. Then I get a call at lunch.... It seems that the painters wife stopped by at lunch. As she was leaving, she backed into the right front fender. Oh well, I guess it was in the best possible place to have any damage done. It's like having a heart attack while being in the hospital! I have attached a couple pics. Sorry for the quality, only had my camera phone with me. Attached Images __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side Last edited by subtle71; 11-07-2005 at 06:14 PM.

11-07-2005, 06:25 PM	#2
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Re: If I didn't have bad luck.... Progress Shots That would be the last time I took the wife to lunch.... Ouch! __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

11-07-2005, 06:45 PM	#3
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 686	Re: If I didn't have bad luck.... Progress Shots It's only a flesh wound,,, I've had worse...In the grand shceme of things it could have happened in a worse place at a worse time. I had a car once 2 yr total body off restoration, first time I ever drove it I stopped at a watering hole for 1 drink, had a couple and taxied home.. Next day when I went back someone had jumped on the hood scratched chipped and dented it quite nicely. Hey, it wasn't gonna be a trailer queen and wasn't gonna be perfect forever but damn the first frickin day. __________________ I got a bench seat baby, you don't have to sit over there.

11-07-2005, 07:19 PM	#4
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Re: If I didn't have bad luck.... Progress Shots Sounds like my luck!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

11-07-2005, 07:59 PM	#5
97silv5.7 MooMoo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Shapleigh, Maine Posts: 2,424	Re: If I didn't have bad luck.... Progress Shots well at least it happened there and they can cover the costs, unlike in a parking lot somewhere. __________________ '97 ext 4x4 3" body lift and 7'6" Fisher MM2 '04 Polaris 700 twin EFI sold 2-1-07 '07 Polaris 800 twin EFI Stealth Limited Edition Support the Board! Or deal with me foo! Its all fun and games till you find out shes 16.

11-07-2005, 08:47 PM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: If I didn't have bad luck.... Progress Shots How long is that gonna set you back? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-07-2005, 08:55 PM	#7
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	Re: If I didn't have bad luck.... Progress Shots Krue, When they called to tell me, they had already ordered a replacement from Goodmark. They are only two days away. The good news is the rest of the truck can be put back together while it is shipping and getting painted. Then they can put the grille and front bumper on. I figured you guys would get a kick out of it. That's why I shared with you all. You just have to laugh! Getting upset isn't going to make it any better. __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side

11-07-2005, 08:58 PM	#8
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: If I didn't have bad luck.... Progress Shots Heh, whatcha gonna do with the bent fender. Can't wait to see the finished product. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck" Last edited by krue; 11-07-2005 at 08:59 PM.

11-07-2005, 09:38 PM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: If I didn't have bad luck.... Progress Shots At least they were honest about it and they are making good on it. Most shops would have tried to fix it without you even knowing.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-08-2005, 12:26 AM	#10
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: If I didn't have bad luck.... Progress Shots Are they going to replace an original with a repop ? I wouldn't like that if it was me. JMHO __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

11-08-2005, 01:48 AM	#11
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	Re: If I didn't have bad luck.... Progress Shots Green Machine, They are going back original. These guys are really cool and have done an excellent job on the truck. Almost all of the guys there are truck guys and have trucks that they show or are show quality. Accidents happen. It's cool. I was planning on taking the winter to install a new interior. That way it will be ready for some Spring shows and story swapping with all the folks I enjoy meeting at the shows. __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side

11-08-2005, 12:05 PM	#12
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: If I didn't have bad luck.... Progress Shots Man....I think you are just stalling. No one's truck can ever REALLY be finished...and this is just another excuse!!!! (j/k) Hope you get that thing wrapped up soon!!!! __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

11-08-2005, 12:54 PM	#13
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	Re: If I didn't have bad luck.... Progress Shots The reason I take it all in stride is because this is not the first incident. Putter got a heck of a deal on a "slightly dented" tailgate that dropped and stopped when it hit the bumper mounting brackets. I thought my driver's license had just me as an organ donor. Apparently it applies to my truck too! (LOL) Looks like my original truck is scattered over at least five trucks: Putter-tailgate, ebbhightower-bed, Krue-250 engine, Palf70Step-doors, and a buddy has the original vent windows. __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side

11-08-2005, 01:10 PM	#14
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,768	Re: If I didn't have bad luck.... Progress Shots To me it sounds like the kind of shop you want to deal with because as mentioned it sounds like they were very up front with what happened. It also sounds like you're taking it right because as you know accidents can happen to anyone. Not much consolation when you just want it to be done, but I'm sure it will be just what you want when done. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

11-08-2005, 04:21 PM	#15
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: If I didn't have bad luck.... Progress Shots Hey Subtle, I wanna' see some kickpanel photos!!! Did you ever get those built???? __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**



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11-09-2005, 05:27 AM	#16
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Re: If I didn't have bad luck.... Progress Shots It's a good thing she married a body guy the way that broad drives....LOL Chin up, another day or two and you will have a new fender for free.

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