1967 Chevelle Pro-Touring Tribute Car. Lots of pics!!

[garickman]

I was hoping to have an update for you guys as I thought I had a break through with one of the builders I have been having problems with. They were actually paid in full almost 4 years ago. After I spoke with a mediator through the small claims court, this builder apologized for the way they have been treating me and agreed to get this taken care of in a two week time frame. They were supposed to update me every 2 days and provide pictures of the progress. They made a promise to work on this every day including the week ends. Well, it is two weeks later and guess what? Nothing!!!! I will serve them next week and head off to small claims court. Good thing I have 91 emails documenting everything.

[camcojb]

An all too common story in the automotive arena Greg. Hope this project gets back on track.

[Rick D]

Wow Greg that sucks!! You know if they we'er doing this pro bono I could see it talking longer to complete, but with you having paid them its just bad business and bad for our hobby.

I hope you get it back on track Greg!!

[Vince@Meanstreets]

I always advise my customers not to pay up front for work. Some seem to think it will get the work done faster. Nothing motivates a worker than the balance on an invoice.

Hope you get this straightened out Greg. Love to see some positive news for you and your charity.

If I had another fabricator I'd love to take over this project but I have to stay focused on what I have.

Vince

[glassman]

Originally Posted by Vince@MSperfab

I always advise my customers not to pay up front for work. Some seem to think it will get the work done faster. Nothing motivates a worker than the balance on an invoice.

Hope you get this straightened out Greg. Love to see some positive news for you and your charity.

If I had another fabricator I'd love to take over this project but I have to stay focused on what I have.

Vince

Me too Vince, greed can sneek up on any one of us. I do, however, try to cover special order items. In the contracting world i see it every week where the conttractor totally slacks off and .....we'll you know the rest of the story.....makes me sick......mike

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Originally Posted by glassman

Me too Vince, greed can sneek up on any one of us. I do, however, try to cover special order items. In the contracting world i see it every week where the conttractor totally slacks off and .....we'll you know the rest of the story.....makes me sick......mike

I would not always call it greed. Sometimes unexpected bills or taxes may come up and you might get caught up in the use peters deposit to pay for Paul's parts. That classic I can make it up next week situation is tough to over come.

Having a business is tough.

[garickman]

Originally Posted by Vince@MSperfab

I always advise my customers not to pay up front for work. Some seem to think it will get the work done faster. Nothing motivates a worker than the balance on an invoice.

Hope you get this straightened out Greg. Love to see some positive news for you and your charity.

If I had another fabricator I'd love to take over this project but I have to stay focused on what I have.

Vince

Originally Posted by glassman

Me too Vince, greed can sneek up on any one of us. I do, however, try to cover special order items. In the contracting world i see it every week where the conttractor totally slacks off and .....we'll you know the rest of the story.....makes me sick......mike

I agree with you guys but it was a tricky situation with the charity involved. The payment which was made in full several years ago was actually the body of 1969 camaro which the builder needed asap and there were some promises made by the builder to do some additional work at no charge. I knew from the start it would take a little longer than usual but not 4 years. The biggest problem was the fact that in the 91 emails that were sent back and forth, on nine separate occasions the builder promised the work would be completed in 30 days.

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by Vince@MSperfab

I always advise my customers not to pay up front for work. Some seem to think it will get the work done faster. Nothing motivates a worker than the balance on an invoice.

You got that straight, Vince.