Post Holiday Restoration Work Log Jam?
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Post Holiday Restoration Work Log Jam?
I have some things to be restored: speedo, AM/FM Stereo. Also, some body work. I would imagine that after the long 4th of July weekend, the long summer days, July 7 and the following days will see a tsunami wave of parts being sent in to be restored. I'm thinking I just might as wait a couple of weeks before sending things in. I want to replace the windows in my 68. I'd guess the body shops are full also. Anyone with insight? Thanks
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Normally it puts a specialty shop about a week behind schedule after July 4th......
On the other hand, people use the extra cash for week-end vacations/celebrating!
Call the shop that you're interested in....they might have an opening...just make it understood that you expect the work completed on the day they say it will be done----or you might be receiving your restored parts on Labor Day
On the other hand, people use the extra cash for week-end vacations/celebrating!
Call the shop that you're interested in....they might have an opening...just make it understood that you expect the work completed on the day they say it will be done----or you might be receiving your restored parts on Labor Day
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From: Redondo Beach, California
Normally it puts a specialty shop about a week behind schedule after July 4th......
Call the shop that you're interested in....they might have an opening...just make it understood that you expect the work completed on the day they say it will be done----or you might be receiving your restored parts on Labor Day
Call the shop that you're interested in....they might have an opening...just make it understood that you expect the work completed on the day they say it will be done----or you might be receiving your restored parts on Labor Day
I took my 68 to Guildstrand's Motorsports for some mechanical work. It would have been the first or second business day after Christmas. I was startled to see that his shop was virtually empty..OMG I thought...this guy is going bankrupt. Left my car and returned two weeks later for pick-up...his shop was jamb-packed.
I have a long list of repro parts to buy. I'll ask the vendor salesmen how busy they are after the Fourth of July.
