what are your options??

[Vegas69]

You need to micro manage every single step of the car building process. That means taking the time to go and inspect your investment if it's only 2 hours away vs. doubt over what?

[paulk68]

I agree it is on me to actually go see it in person. I am looking into that. When I do actually talk to him he seems to be doing everything right and is extremely honest. So I am sure all is well. I wish the communication was a little better but other than that and the time frames he gave me wich i am willing to live with becasue i want it done right and not rushed just to meet a time frame. but have people actually not been happy with the work and if so waht have you done about it after a set price has bene put in place?

[bdahlg68]

This is a tough one for me. As long as you are getting the end product you want, how he gets there isn't the end of the world. And if he is fair about the $$ side too, great and he should be getting more business from you! This goes both ways, and while I'd struggle to pay for R&R if he didn't R&R, if he had to do it 3x to get it right and my contract was for 1x, I wouldn't want to pay for the 3x. Can't have my cake and eat it too as the saying goes. These guys take risk on every project, and sometimes they get rewarded by a car like yours.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by paulk68

I agree it is on me to actually go see it in person. I am looking into that. When I do actually talk to him he seems to be doing everything right and is extremely honest. So I am sure all is well. I wish the communication was a little better but other than that and the time frames he gave me wich i am willing to live with becasue i want it done right and not rushed just to meet a time frame. but have people actually not been happy with the work and if so waht have you done about it after a set price has bene put in place?

It shouldn't leave the shop to "come home" until you've seen it and said it's fine and agree it's what you wanted and paid for. PERIOD.

[Ketzer]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

It shouldn't leave the shop to "come home" until you've seen it and said it's fine and agree it's what you wanted and paid for. PERIOD.

^^ This ^^

Once it gets to your place, he is feeling done and expecting to get paid. If you are not completely happy but take it anyway, you will never be happy. If you refuse it and send it back, I can only imagine that there will be hurt feelings and it will get ugly from there on.... but, there might not be a single thing to complain about. It might come home awesome!


Jeff-

[markss28]

For sure you need to go see it. Dont let that thing leave the shop until it has your approval. There is always something you will want. Get it done right the first time. Im in a bind because I didnt put enough pressure on the guy who did mine. He did an absolutely horrible job and now im looking at getting it done again. Super annoying.

[DRJDVM's '69]

Go see the car....make time to do it.....it will pay off in the end.

Pictures aren't really that good.....when my car was up in Oregon at the first shop, the pix he sent looked pretty good..... when I went to actually pick up the car it was horrible.....

If you just send $$ and wait for the car to show up at your door, you are a fool.....

[James OLC]

^^ what he said. And FWIW it's happened to most of us

[rjsjea]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

You need to micro manage every single step of the car building process. That means taking the time to go and inspect your investment if it's only 2 hours away vs. doubt over what?

Agree

[Flash68]

Many people WISH their project was only 2 hours away. Take advantage of that proximity and make an appointment to go see it. Take a half day off work if necessary or do it on a weekend.