quote:Originally posted by Pantera 4134:
Adams,
Congrats on getting your car back. It really did not take your shop that long.
When I had #4134 repainted 10(?) years ago, I made the mistake of telling the shop that I was not in a hurry and that I just wanted a great quality job.
It took them 5 months as my car was worked on between their less patient customers!
THANKS TO ALL! Man, I've had the best time for the past 24 hours. I feel like I've gotten a child back home - and in a way I have.
4134, I've been the 'nice guy' way too many times. This is weird, but I almost chose an artistic independent with a great reputation (painted a half dozen or so Barret Jackson cars, but the more I was around him, the more I KNEW I'd get shelved for 'other' work, kids, wife, my toe hurts, parts aren't in.. blah blah.
I went with a multi million dollar 'production' shop with a sympathetic owner. THEY WANTED SCHEDULE ADHERENCE. Good. Longer story, but it worked out well.
This weekend, I'm taking my other car to Atlanta, then Birmingham AL to watch my kids run, then as SOON as they're done, I'm heading home... ripping into the boxes of polished bits, decals, door light switches and ultimately my new leather Gary Herrig seats. Ahh, a FUN weekend!
And yes, I need to change my avatar...