Two weeks and counting!
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Mason City, Iowa
Even very wealthy people with money and better connections can have problems getting cars restored:
https://jalopnik.com/an-iowa-mechani...edl-1849916572
https://jalopnik.com/an-iowa-mechani...edl-1849916572
Fleet Mechanic
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It is hard to find decent shops no matter where you are located. The real good shops are often very expensive, and even some of those will rip you off.
It seems the best option may be to take the truck apart yourself and take the body parts to be worked on and painted, then reinstall them yourself.
Good luck on getting your truck and parts back.
It seems the best option may be to take the truck apart yourself and take the body parts to be worked on and painted, then reinstall them yourself.
Good luck on getting your truck and parts back.
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Laughing Gas
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Goulburn, NSW
Thanks guys.
Should be there in 90 minutes time waiting with a tow vehicle.
Found a short term place to store it while the "real" workshop takes a break over Christmas. (Around ten days).
It's a secure yard with a tall fence and an old guy who lives on the premises with a dog. Should be safe enough
In the meantime
Should be there in 90 minutes time waiting with a tow vehicle.
Found a short term place to store it while the "real" workshop takes a break over Christmas. (Around ten days).
It's a secure yard with a tall fence and an old guy who lives on the premises with a dog. Should be safe enough
In the meantime
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Laughing Gas
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 1,203
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From: Goulburn, NSW
Seeking emergency housing LoL!
Here she is, boys! Hi tailing it outta there and to her new sanctuary for ten days. Phew! Was a heavy scene getting it out of there, but in the end, to his credit, I was not hindered.
Let the project begin!
Thanks for all your support, guys and gals. I was needing that
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Laughing Gas
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Goulburn, NSW
Thanks for those kind words, Wayne. It worked out okay in the end. Still have a tribunal hearing in about five weeks to deal with, but should be okay with a bit of luck.
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From: Maine
Sounds like you will have a campfire story to tell. More than a few of us has had body shop horror stories, and hearing about others is a bit therapeutic in a way.
If you ever need a break from the local scene and wish to see the beautiful scenery and camaraderie at Central PA Truckstock, I'll happily introduce you to the story telling stage with a few warm-up stories first.
Glad the truck is back under your control, looking forward to reading about the next chapter in it's life.
Tom
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Mason City, Iowa
Seeking emergency housing LoL!
Here she is, boys! Hi tailing it outta there and to her new sanctuary for ten days. Phew! Was a heavy scene getting it out of there, but in the end, to his credit, I was not hindered.
Let the project begin!
Thanks for all your support, guys and gals. I was needing that
Merry Christmas!
Cargo Master
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,757
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From: Alberta Canada
Good news
Glad you have the truck back in your possession Peter! Its unfortunate it has come to this but now you can move on. A nice pressie for Christmas.
It took me a while but a couple months ago I think I finally figured out your user name. No looking back now.
It took me a while but a couple months ago I think I finally figured out your user name. No looking back now.
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Laughing Gas
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 1,203
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From: Goulburn, NSW
Sounds like you will have a campfire story to tell. More than a few of us has had body shop horror stories, and hearing about others is a bit therapeutic in a way.
If you ever need a break from the local scene and wish to see the beautiful scenery and camaraderie at Central PA Truckstock, I'll happily introduce you to the story telling stage with a few warm-up stories first.
Glad the truck is back under your control, looking forward to reading about the next chapter in it's life.
Tom
If you ever need a break from the local scene and wish to see the beautiful scenery and camaraderie at Central PA Truckstock, I'll happily introduce you to the story telling stage with a few warm-up stories first.
Glad the truck is back under your control, looking forward to reading about the next chapter in it's life.
Tom
