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Movers Hurt my Valance - Fix or Shop?
Recent move did not go well for my valance. It was pretty straight and no rust-through.
I will file a claim but realistically, I'm not sure I could find a replacement easily... it's a one-year 70 Tempest/LeMans part so likely available used only. There is a NOS part on EBay right now at $2K but I think not... How hard does this look to straighten? I have low skills/experience but not afraid to try if it avoids a bigger hassle finding and shipping one in better shape. Mike |
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That doesn't look all that bad. If you don't want to try it yourself it looks like a part you could take to a body shop and let them do it.
Or first try FranksPontiacParts in CA or Desert Valley around Phoenix. |
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Ain't skeered.
It's fixable, but it would be wise to have the car with fenders mounted to verify the contours against them. |
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I've had good luck with both Frank's and DVA recently, so can check with them too. I just expect shipping would cost more than the part but if they had one, it could establish value. Mike |
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It seems to me that any expense for repair or shipping should be the responsibility of the shipper who did the damage....
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After the movers literally ignored our claim, calls, and emails for 3 or 4 months I was finally able to get it settled by opening a complaint with the Better Business Bureau.
So I can finally move forward on the valance. I'll try to straighten it out but if my limited skills prove inadequate for the task, I got a few dollars out of the movers to go shopping for a replacement. Mike |
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Doing one thing the wrong way may squish the chances of having it repaired correctly.
Let a pro do it. It needs to be bolted down and pulled the same way it was dented.
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Doing one thing the wrong way may squish the chances of having it repaired correctly.
Let a pro do it. It needs to be bolted down and pulled the same way it was dented.
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Everything comes and goes Pleasure moves on too early And trouble leaves too slow |
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I've fixed much worse. Some time with a body hammer and dolly will go a long way. I just finished one from a 70 Lemans and had to remove the brackets for the turn signals to get behind it.
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Thanks for the encouragement Jack
I will definitely work on it myself and I'm optimistic about my odds. It's next on my project list, as I need the turn signals to get the car drivable. Mike |
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