[David Jones]

Next stop, body shop.
Steve, the adjuster, just left. He was here 20 minutes or so. Again, super nice guy. We discussed the car, the wreck and how HE'D handle it. He suggested a body shop that had been recommended to me already, so that's what I'll do. Goolsby's Customs in Hueytown. The said they have a flatbed and would come pick it up so the tire wouldn't be damaged. Door skin replacement (if possible) and pull out the rear qtr.

I'll call Goolsby's tomorrow.

[hurryinhoosier62]

Originally Posted by David Jones

Next stop, body shop.
Steve, the adjuster, just left. He was here 20 minutes or so. Again, super nice guy. We discussed the car, the wreck and how HE'D handle it. He suggested a body shop that had been recommended to me already, so that's what I'll do. Goolsby's Customs in Hueytown. The said they have a flatbed and would come pick it up so the tire wouldn't be damaged. Door skin replacement (if possible) and pull out the rear qtr.

I'll call Goolsby's tomorrow.

Good deal, David. There's no reason to replace that quarter panel. The door skin is questionable. I've heard of Gooslby's: they have a good reputation.

[1stgenbird]

Glad you are ok but it could have been worse if it was a head on. A talented shop that works on restorations should have no issue bringing to better than prior to the accident. When I drive my 65 GTO or 67 Firebird, it seems as every hoo-haw is hogging my side of the road or wants to run a stop sign and I'm in their sights.

[jwcfbd]

sorry to hear about your car but things sure seem to be moving along nicely.

[David Jones]

ALL removed parts will be available on the cheap. The lightly used rear wheel well trim being the signature offering.

[AdamIsAdam]

Originally Posted by David Jones

ALL removed parts will be available on the cheap. The lightly used rear wheel well trim being the signature offering.

You'll need a momento, don't forget.

[David Jones]

Originally Posted by AdamIsAdam

You'll need a momento, don't forget.

Good call.

Scratch the WW trim.......

[David Jones]

Goolsby's is a no go. These guys are at a different level than I am. Couldn't take it until March, best case. Delivering one in a few days they've been working on 2.5 years. My adjuster was sending them their estimate and Goolsby's would let me know if it worked for them because they only did "perfection". I was ready to go at that point.

I just want my $500 Earl Schieb paint job back.

I've got a contact in a more traditional body shop that I'll see about it next week. Alan said as long as it was simply fixing the damaged side, they'd look at it.

[AdamIsAdam]

The shop that did my work was a traditional shop, HOWEVER, they have some very old-school, talented folks there who were enjoying working on my car. That's key I think, finding a shop where there are folks there who know how to work on old cars. In my case, there were 3 employees who fit that bill, including the shop manager who drives his El Camino to work daily. Find that in any reputable shop and I think you'll be pleased.

[TedRamAirII]

That is very fixable. Be sure they have a OLD GUY that knows metal work. These newer guys work on tin cans and want to replace a panel at the sight of a wrinkle, then slap plastic on it. Most shops that do insurance work, do their best to get things out ASAP, how it looks be damned. It makes me sick to drive a car like that, and some idiot ruins it for you. Good Luck.

[Jim Zeek]

I know a guy but he's in Delaware

[David Jones]

Originally Posted by Jim Zeek

I know a guy but he's in Delaware

Once I check on the local Birmingham possibilities, Delaware was my next choice.

[cuz68]

Just kidding you MR Jones, I hope thay do a great job on your 69.

[Jim Zeek]

Originally Posted by David Jones

Once I check on the local Birmingham possibilities, Delaware was my next choice.

http://www.classicautobodyde.com/


I have known Earl for over 20 years. Excellent quality and great guy. If it does come this way let me know if I can help with anything

[Old Blue 66]

David,

The best shop I know of anywhere is Marvin Minarich. he's in te mid part of IL. If you're willing to travel this far, PM me. He's got a great rep here especially with Pontiacs.

http://www.marvinsmotorcity.com/Gallery.html

[David Jones]

Alan is in his low 50's and been a body man since high school. We spoke earlier, we'll see what they say with a more serious thought of them doing the work.

[MUSLCAH]

You don't find young guys in body shops anymore....lol...just us old guys ! It's a dying business @ 46-50.00 shop rate...how much can you pay a tech ..? Any one with 1/2 a brain nowadays is turning a wrench,with a shop rate @ 96.00-125.00 per hour ,they can pay their techs some money. As we say around here with your dent....we'll put that on the Ironing Board...lol.. Good luck with your repairs..

[David Jones]

Thanks guys.

I wonder what the charge for a roll back trip to Delaware or Illinois would be?

[Jim Zeek]

Originally Posted by David Jones

Thanks guys.

I wonder what the charge for a roll back trip to Delaware or Illinois would be?

contact truly vintage on this site. 859 miles to delaware

[David Jones]

Two little things today.
I emailed my Hagerty adjuster (Michigan) the other day asking a few questions and got back an automated response that he'd be back today. He answered my questions and also noted that he hadn't got the initial estimate back yet. He'd send it to me when he did and we'd go over it.
One of the things that's bothered me about this whole deal is that the car is undrivable due to the wheel well lip being pushed over the tire. I was taking some stuff out of the trunk last night and it occurred to me that the spare tire was substantially narrower and the same diameter. I just mounted it and I can now drive the car. I have Blazer rear disc brakes and the spare is a 14" Cragar. The caliper clears but barely. Issue? The tire is 10 years old.