Literally SICK!!!!
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Le Mans Master
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Literally SICK!!!!
While unloading our girl from the trailer at the shop, that will be doing the suspension and brake work, one of the employees dropped a wheel chock and it lodged up under the drivers side rear end. I heard a loud crunch and went (fearfully) 
to see what it was. The entire under/rear drivers side is crushed in TNTC pieces. The glass is shattered and crushed in from the drivers side rectangle turn signal, all around the chrome bumper mount and around the muffler! 
They were telling me "not to worry, they would fix it". I'm honestly freaking out! We had not budgeted or planned on doing ANY body work for a few years! They will obvisoulsy be responsible for mending the damage but how will that blend in with the rest of the original "aged" paint? I assume they will have to replace entire panels as the damage is extensive. I know ya'll want pictures, and they will come, but I dont have access to them now.
~~~Heart sick~~~
to see what it was. The entire under/rear drivers side is crushed in TNTC pieces. The glass is shattered and crushed in from the drivers side rectangle turn signal, all around the chrome bumper mount and around the muffler! They were telling me "not to worry, they would fix it". I'm honestly freaking out! We had not budgeted or planned on doing ANY body work for a few years! They will obvisoulsy be responsible for mending the damage but how will that blend in with the rest of the original "aged" paint? I assume they will have to replace entire panels as the damage is extensive. I know ya'll want pictures, and they will come, but I dont have access to them now.
~~~Heart sick~~~
Last edited by c1nicole; Nov 15, 2016 at 04:45 PM.
Le Mans Master
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Did you think to get any pictures at their shop when it happened ? Documentation that it happened there might help and I would contact your insurance company right away just in case there is a problem.
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Hi n1c,
I'm sorry to read of the damage to your car.
I can imagine how you feel!!!
There are four different panels and some bonding strips that all meet up at that rear corner.
Without any pictures yet, it's difficult to say anything meaningful about how the repair should be done.
I will say though that just because the damaged occurred at this shop that doesn't mean that they're the right folks to do the repair.
Regards,
Alan
I'm sorry to read of the damage to your car.
I can imagine how you feel!!!
There are four different panels and some bonding strips that all meet up at that rear corner.
Without any pictures yet, it's difficult to say anything meaningful about how the repair should be done.
I will say though that just because the damaged occurred at this shop that doesn't mean that they're the right folks to do the repair.
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Nov 15, 2016 at 02:18 PM.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Oklahoma
Hi n1c,
I'm sorry to read of the damage to your car.
I can imagine how you feel!!!
There are four different panels and some bonding strips that all meet up at that rear corner.
Without any pictures yet, it's difficult to say anything meaningful about how the repair should be done.
I will say though that just because the damaged occurred at this shop that doesn't mean that they're the right folks to do the repair.
Regards,
Alan
I'm sorry to read of the damage to your car.
I can imagine how you feel!!!
There are four different panels and some bonding strips that all meet up at that rear corner.
Without any pictures yet, it's difficult to say anything meaningful about how the repair should be done.
I will say though that just because the damaged occurred at this shop that doesn't mean that they're the right folks to do the repair.
Regards,
Alan
Thanks Alan,
I posted pictures, wish the ones that I took from a distance showed up, they were unfocused but did not realize that till I was looking at them on my phone when I got home. I can go back and retake tomorrow. I called the insurance agent, he said the shop should fix it, but if they don't, he will. The shop owner says he has a fiberglass guy he uses and says he is "great". Will get better pictures if I need to.
Does replacing panels on an original car devalue it?
Last edited by c1nicole; Nov 15, 2016 at 02:47 PM.
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All that is in an unnoticeable area. It can be repaired. And the paint blended in. Just make sure they pay for it. And make sure they don't have a mechanic in their shop that knows something about body work to fix it.
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Hi c1n,
The damage isn't as extensive as I imagined from your description, BUT, I'm not inferring that you should be any less disappointed in what's happened.
"Does replacing panels on an original car devalue it?"
Not necessarily, depending on how and how well the repair work is done.
DUB is really the person who should talk to you about this since he has the experience. Since he has a shop he may also be able to give you advice as you deal with determining who will do the repair.
I STILL think you need to be cautious about who you decide will do the repair. Do your homework on the the shop and people you're considering.
Keep your chin up!
Regards,
Alan
The damage isn't as extensive as I imagined from your description, BUT, I'm not inferring that you should be any less disappointed in what's happened.
"Does replacing panels on an original car devalue it?"
Not necessarily, depending on how and how well the repair work is done.
DUB is really the person who should talk to you about this since he has the experience. Since he has a shop he may also be able to give you advice as you deal with determining who will do the repair.
I STILL think you need to be cautious about who you decide will do the repair. Do your homework on the the shop and people you're considering.
Keep your chin up!
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Nov 15, 2016 at 03:14 PM.
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Team Owner
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Hi c1n,
Hopefully the damage is confined to the quarter panel and doesn't extend up into the taillight panel.
You really need to be patient a little longer until DUB comes along.
It's HIS thoughts about the repair that you can learn from.
If you're concerned about 'devaluation' you need to insist that the repair not be obvious from the inside either.
Talented fiberglass people can do that.
What kind of paint is on your car? That may have a bit of influence on how the painting part of the repair is done.
Regards,
Alan
Hopefully the damage is confined to the quarter panel and doesn't extend up into the taillight panel.
You really need to be patient a little longer until DUB comes along.
It's HIS thoughts about the repair that you can learn from.
If you're concerned about 'devaluation' you need to insist that the repair not be obvious from the inside either.
Talented fiberglass people can do that.
What kind of paint is on your car? That may have a bit of influence on how the painting part of the repair is done.
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Nov 15, 2016 at 04:34 PM.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Oklahoma
Hi c1n,
Hopefully the damage is confined to the quarter panel and doesn't extend up into the taillight panel.
You really need to be patient a little longer until DUB comes along.
It's HIS thoughts about the repair that you can learn from.
If you're concerned about 'devaluation' you need to insist that the repair not be obvious from the inside either.
Talented fiberglass people can do that.
What kind of paint is on your car? That may have a bit of influence on how the painting part of the repair is done.
Regards,
Alan
Hopefully the damage is confined to the quarter panel and doesn't extend up into the taillight panel.
You really need to be patient a little longer until DUB comes along.
It's HIS thoughts about the repair that you can learn from.
If you're concerned about 'devaluation' you need to insist that the repair not be obvious from the inside either.
Talented fiberglass people can do that.
What kind of paint is on your car? That may have a bit of influence on how the painting part of the repair is done.
Regards,
Alan
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Maybe just in case,
I would tell the shop manager not to start any of the original planned work on the car until this damage is addressed to your satisfaction .
I'm thinking it could get ugly if they want to fix it as cheap as possible ,which would not be in your best interest . So not having it pulled apart means there's no charge for any labour issue to resolve if it turns bad and you want to get it out of there.
I would tell the shop manager not to start any of the original planned work on the car until this damage is addressed to your satisfaction .
I'm thinking it could get ugly if they want to fix it as cheap as possible ,which would not be in your best interest . So not having it pulled apart means there's no charge for any labour issue to resolve if it turns bad and you want to get it out of there.
Le Mans Master
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If it was my car I wouldn't except repairing the panels but would want new factory quality panels and I wouldn't be too concerned about color match . White is the easiest to match . Fortunately your not dealing with colors or metallic . Regardless it's a real shame . It's a beautiful car. Hope everything works out soon.
Le Mans Master
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From: Pittsburgh suburbs Pa.
Maybe just in case,
I would tell the shop manager not to start any of the original planned work on the car until this damage is addressed to your satisfaction .
I'm thinking it could get ugly if they want to fix it as cheap as possible ,which would not be in your best interest . So not having it pulled apart means there's no charge for any labour issue to resolve if it turns bad and you want to get it out of there.
I would tell the shop manager not to start any of the original planned work on the car until this damage is addressed to your satisfaction .
I'm thinking it could get ugly if they want to fix it as cheap as possible ,which would not be in your best interest . So not having it pulled apart means there's no charge for any labour issue to resolve if it turns bad and you want to get it out of there.
Good advice.
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Hi c1n,
If in fact your car still has it's original acrylic lacquer, or is an acrylic lacquer repaint, I'd think matching it very well will be quite possible.
One thing to be aware of though is that fewer and fewer painters have substantial experience prepping for, spraying, and finishing lacquer.
I would not rush having this repair done… rather spend the time and energy to ensure the results are what you and the car deserve.
Regards,
Alan
If in fact your car still has it's original acrylic lacquer, or is an acrylic lacquer repaint, I'd think matching it very well will be quite possible.
One thing to be aware of though is that fewer and fewer painters have substantial experience prepping for, spraying, and finishing lacquer.
I would not rush having this repair done… rather spend the time and energy to ensure the results are what you and the car deserve.
Regards,
Alan
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Le Mans Master
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Good to know! Thank you. I'm sure Joe will make things right, it's just upsetting. I have babied her and it was very frustrating. I should have a positive outlook that at least it happened NOW and not after the resoration was complete like has happened to others!!!! THAT would be horrible!