Is there a better way to execute car projects

[ironworks]

Originally Posted by XLexusTech

And here is the Rub... look up a couple of posts.. if you had a shop that sourced an ill fitting quarter and as such spent 3X the time budget fitting it.. then you would have this exact scenario.... this is exactly the point I am making....

Looking for a process where projects are delivered on time, on budget and with quality...

That's the point exactly, Quarter panels all fit each car in a totally different way. The spec for new cars today is totally different then they were in the 50's 60's etc. You may be dealing with a car that was wrecked or jumped across the river at some point. These cars all saw a different life and in obvious response are all going to fit differently.

If a guy does not want that attention to detail on their car they should go find a shop that sees no issue with a replacement quarter panel that does not fit perfectly or look exactly like the stock part and will just weld it on an get it close because that is good enough to satisfy the customer. Heck that is what bondo is for RIGHT.

OH THAT"S FINE WE CAN JUST PUT BONDO ON IT.

Or the other one.

NO ONE WILL EVER SEE THAT ONCE IT'S DONE. SO IT DOESN'T MATTER.

My customers demand more and understand that bolt on parts don't always bolt on and that reproduction sheet metal almost never ever fits like it should even though it's brand new. And parts almost never fits any 2 cars the same way.

My customers expect more then a "Sizzler" Mentality on their projects. Many Many people are happy the car car just runs and drives descent.