When things go wrong.....
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: El Dorado Hills California
When things go wrong.....
I had to share my misery with the forum. 2 1/2 years of work to get my project to paint. Loaded on the trailer to go to the paint shop. (Kearneys, Sacramento) Arrived at the shop and prepared to unload. Well, to make a long story short, the ramps jumped off and the rear of the car dropped off the back of the trailer. Rear quarters and bonded rear bumper will need to be reworked.
Loaded and ready
Damage
More damage
My options at this point were to reload it and bring it back home for repairs or just let the shop do it. Getting weary of fiberglass dust so the guys at Kearneys will fix my mess.
The bright spot in the whole day is that the next time I see the car it will be Milli Migula red and ready for interior.
Blain
Loaded and readyDamageMore damageMy options at this point were to reload it and bring it back home for repairs or just let the shop do it. Getting weary of fiberglass dust so the guys at Kearneys will fix my mess.
The bright spot in the whole day is that the next time I see the car it will be Milli Migula red and ready for interior.
Blain
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 10,977
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From: Canboro Ontario
It happens, and yes better now than after being painted, but if you look at it this way, s**t has already happened to the car, so know all will be good, good luck on your project and shoot some pics for us, after it is painted.
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From: Western NY
That was quick!!!
Even though the start of the paint work went a little rough, it sure beats having the car in "paint jail" for months or years, as has happened to some people.
Good luck with the rest of the project!
Even though the start of the paint work went a little rough, it sure beats having the car in "paint jail" for months or years, as has happened to some people.
Good luck with the rest of the project!
Pro
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Mississauga/Oakville Ontario
You could have damaged your Vette after the paint was done. Everything worked out okay.
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 297
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From: El Dorado Hills California
I've got to give these guys credit. The shop is Kearneys in Sacramento. Kevin Kearney started the business doing Corvette work and has expanded into trucks, trailers, equipment and most anything else that needs paint. They do my fleet work (We have a small fleet of dump trucks) so it was natural to let them do the Vette.
I have not seen it in person yet but I expect it to be show quality.
Blain
I have not seen it in person yet but I expect it to be show quality.
Blain
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi Blain,
Your car certainly looks great!
So what you're saying is that when the paint comes out of the gun it's just as happy to land on a Corvette as a "small fleet of dump-trucks'?
Are they red too?
Good Luck as you finish your car !
Regards,
Alan
Your car certainly looks great!
So what you're saying is that when the paint comes out of the gun it's just as happy to land on a Corvette as a "small fleet of dump-trucks'?
Are they red too?
Good Luck as you finish your car !
Regards,
Alan
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Abingdon MD
Blain,
Your car has made a fantastic recovery! Kudos to Kearney's shop for making this right in such a timely fashion. Btw, it's "Mille Miglia", and it looks like a million bucks.
Rickman
Your car has made a fantastic recovery! Kudos to Kearney's shop for making this right in such a timely fashion. Btw, it's "Mille Miglia", and it looks like a million bucks.
Rickman
