1973 Corvette Convertible Resto
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Finally got the time to start working on the damaged rear... Got the damaged area removed... Now working carefully to expose the bonding strips and fitting the new piece in... Here are some pics:
Going back out there to continue trimming and removing seam sealer... Taking my time and measuring, re-measuring, and re-checking a third time... Goal is to have piece bonded to the exposed bonding strips today... Then during the week, can work on glassing the remaining areas...
Thanks for looking and commenting...
Rogman
Going back out there to continue trimming and removing seam sealer... Taking my time and measuring, re-measuring, and re-checking a third time... Goal is to have piece bonded to the exposed bonding strips today... Then during the week, can work on glassing the remaining areas...
Thanks for looking and commenting...
Rogman
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Looking good my friend, good to see you back at it, although I'm sure you'd rather be doing finishing touches instead of this. Not to stir the pot........but, any news from the shipping company. I did leave some choice words on their answering service.
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[i think we should all do this or is there any lawyers on this forum who would send them a letter. QUOTE=briankeery;1588225489]Looking good my friend, good to see you back at it, although I'm sure you'd rather be doing finishing touches instead of this. Not to stir the pot........but, any news from the shipping company. I did leave some choice words on their answering service.[/QUOTE]
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[i think we should all do this or is there any lawyers on this forum who would send them a letter. QUOTE=briankeery;1588225489]Looking good my friend, good to see you back at it, although I'm sure you'd rather be doing finishing touches instead of this. Not to stir the pot........but, any news from the shipping company. I did leave some choice words on their answering service.
Wouldn't that be something Chuck!!!
Rogman
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contact the BBB
http://www.bbb.org/sdoc/business-rev...bbbonlineclick
I hope you get this shipping company to do the right thing.
http://www.bbb.org/sdoc/business-rev...bbbonlineclick
I hope you get this shipping company to do the right thing.
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Use a heat when you separate the old rear panel from the bonding strip.
Using heat makes the fiberglass loosen more easy and it does not crack when using heat and doing the job carefully
Using heat makes the fiberglass loosen more easy and it does not crack when using heat and doing the job carefully
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contact the BBB
http://www.bbb.org/sdoc/business-rev...bbbonlineclick
I hope you get this shipping company to do the right thing.
http://www.bbb.org/sdoc/business-rev...bbbonlineclick
I hope you get this shipping company to do the right thing.
Thanks much...
Rogman
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Hey Roger, it's been a long while since I've looked in here and needless to say WHAT A SHOCK!! I recently took a job transfer to Japan and declined having any of my cars brought over, for that very reason. I know you must have been worried while it was on the way over.
While it looks like you're well underway with the repair(s), will it be hard to get what you need in Deutschland? I understand the greenies pretty well have the place locked down...
BTW even with the back of the body removed that sucker still looks stunning, and even though I don't normally go for the 18" wheels-on-70's-car look, those wheels and tires look absolutely amazing.
I know you'll get the damage sorted out pretty well, soon enough. What an amazing, beautiful car
While it looks like you're well underway with the repair(s), will it be hard to get what you need in Deutschland? I understand the greenies pretty well have the place locked down...
BTW even with the back of the body removed that sucker still looks stunning, and even though I don't normally go for the 18" wheels-on-70's-car look, those wheels and tires look absolutely amazing.
I know you'll get the damage sorted out pretty well, soon enough. What an amazing, beautiful car
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Hey Roger, it's been a long while since I've looked in here and needless to say WHAT A SHOCK!! I recently took a job transfer to Japan and declined having any of my cars brought over, for that very reason. I know you must have been worried while it was on the way over.
While it looks like you're well underway with the repair(s), will it be hard to get what you need in Deutschland? I understand the greenies pretty well have the place locked down...
BTW even with the back of the body removed that sucker still looks stunning, and even though I don't normally go for the 18" wheels-on-70's-car look, those wheels and tires look absolutely amazing.
I know you'll get the damage sorted out pretty well, soon enough. What an amazing, beautiful car
While it looks like you're well underway with the repair(s), will it be hard to get what you need in Deutschland? I understand the greenies pretty well have the place locked down...
BTW even with the back of the body removed that sucker still looks stunning, and even though I don't normally go for the 18" wheels-on-70's-car look, those wheels and tires look absolutely amazing.
I know you'll get the damage sorted out pretty well, soon enough. What an amazing, beautiful car
I actually was able to confiscate all my body shop supplies in my move to Germany... Plan is to finish the bodywork, sand her down again, and have a local sprayer respray the entire car in base coat/clear coat... Pretty sure they have to use waterborne over here, but since I am not spraying, should not be an issues (I hope!!!)... With me doing all the prep, I've been quoted less than 1000 Euro (about $1,250) for a complete respray... Haven't decided if I will ship back home or try to sell here before we leave... Leaning toward shipping it to IL...
Thanks on the wheels... I was super happy with the way the look turned out!!!
Good luck in Japan!!! From what I've heard, my Vette is the only car we have that qualifies for shipping to Japan!!! Take care and stay in touch...
Rogman
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Thanks Dave... Glad you are doing well... Repairs are going slowly because work is kicking my butt!!! Just found out we got selected for Group Command at Scott AFB, IL... So this coming summer, we will be leaving rainy Germany for the heartland of the States!!! We're looking forward to it...
I actually was able to confiscate all my body shop supplies in my move to Germany... Plan is to finish the bodywork, sand her down again, and have a local sprayer respray the entire car in base coat/clear coat... Pretty sure they have to use waterborne over here, but since I am not spraying, should not be an issues (I hope!!!)... With me doing all the prep, I've been quoted less than 1000 Euro (about $1,250) for a complete respray... Haven't decided if I will ship back home or try to sell here before we leave... Leaning toward shipping it to IL...
Thanks on the wheels... I was super happy with the way the look turned out!!!
Good luck in Japan!!! From what I've heard, my Vette is the only car we have that qualifies for shipping to Japan!!! Take care and stay in touch...
Rogman
I actually was able to confiscate all my body shop supplies in my move to Germany... Plan is to finish the bodywork, sand her down again, and have a local sprayer respray the entire car in base coat/clear coat... Pretty sure they have to use waterborne over here, but since I am not spraying, should not be an issues (I hope!!!)... With me doing all the prep, I've been quoted less than 1000 Euro (about $1,250) for a complete respray... Haven't decided if I will ship back home or try to sell here before we leave... Leaning toward shipping it to IL...
Thanks on the wheels... I was super happy with the way the look turned out!!!
Good luck in Japan!!! From what I've heard, my Vette is the only car we have that qualifies for shipping to Japan!!! Take care and stay in touch...
Rogman
I guess I know as well as anybody how much sweat you've put in that car. You started well before I stripped and repainted mine and I took two long grueling years to do that. I NEVER thought it would be done, and you're still dotting I's and crossing t's on yours. Wow. It's just painful to know how much effort you put into that baby and then to see it treated so rudely by some Neanderthal boneheads...
BTW my son is now on the homestretch, graduates from TCU this May, and is getting his commission shortly after that...I'm a pretty proud papa
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EEK...respray the whole car? Since the damage was pretty much confined to the rear panel couldn't it be blended in there at the corners? I know it wouldn't be laser-perfect but you could get it close enough until you could get it back to the US to use non-waterborne paint. As for the shipping, is there any way that you could check on the car before the container is closed up to make sure it's secure?
I guess I know as well as anybody how much sweat you've put in that car. You started well before I stripped and repainted mine and I took two long grueling years to do that. I NEVER thought it would be done, and you're still dotting I's and crossing t's on yours. Wow. It's just painful to know how much effort you put into that baby and then to see it treated so rudely by some Neanderthal boneheads...
BTW my son is now on the homestretch, graduates from TCU this May, and is getting his commission shortly after that...I'm a pretty proud papa
I guess I know as well as anybody how much sweat you've put in that car. You started well before I stripped and repainted mine and I took two long grueling years to do that. I NEVER thought it would be done, and you're still dotting I's and crossing t's on yours. Wow. It's just painful to know how much effort you put into that baby and then to see it treated so rudely by some Neanderthal boneheads...
BTW my son is now on the homestretch, graduates from TCU this May, and is getting his commission shortly after that...I'm a pretty proud papa
I'm glad your son is in the home stretch!!! He needs to enjoy these last few months in school, as once he gets his commission and comes on active duty, college life will be over!!! No going back ;-)
Thanks for the comments...
Rogman
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Rogman. What kind of paint are they going to use on your Corvette? If they do not have that kind of paint in Germany i mean
What about having some of the same paint you used in the US shipped to Germany ?
What about having some of the same paint you used in the US shipped to Germany ?
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Pretty sure they are using Spies Hecker waterborne... I brought some of my base coat/clear coat materials with me, but not enough for a full respray... Not supposed to ship those types of products to my APO box, so don't know how I would get it from the States to Germany... In addition, not sure if the paint shop would accept my PPG products if they aren't familiar with it... Don't have the facilities here to paint myself... Kind of painted myself in a corner, no pun intended...
Rogman
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I am pretty sure that it is only paint on spray cans(aerosol)that can not be shipped
Regular paint should be okay
Regular paint should be okay
Roger--
Pretty sure they are using Spies Hecker waterborne... I brought some of my base coat/clear coat materials with me, but not enough for a full respray... Not supposed to ship those types of products to my APO box, so don't know how I would get it from the States to Germany... In addition, not sure if the paint shop would accept my PPG products if they aren't familiar with it... Don't have the facilities here to paint myself... Kind of painted myself in a corner, no pun intended...
Rogman
Pretty sure they are using Spies Hecker waterborne... I brought some of my base coat/clear coat materials with me, but not enough for a full respray... Not supposed to ship those types of products to my APO box, so don't know how I would get it from the States to Germany... In addition, not sure if the paint shop would accept my PPG products if they aren't familiar with it... Don't have the facilities here to paint myself... Kind of painted myself in a corner, no pun intended...
Rogman
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