Stop in for a cup of coffee

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Morning and happy Tuesday! Yesterday I tried contacting my painter to check on status of Demon, yep nothing but crickets. I am guessing not a good sign. I am going to roll over there this week and try to get eyes on. I swore once I would never deal with another painter as long as I lived. But after painting several projects myself and the ensuing looks like a farmer did it in their barn thoughts. (I did) I decided to once again venture into the black hole of paint and body abyss. No offense to any on here that may run a body shop but frankly I would rather got to the dentist.
 
Good Morning. And speaking of painters....what is the story on Mitch's GTS and George?
 
I guess I just don't understand the business model for a paint and body shop. I did my best to try and get a solid relationship with owner. I paid cash and explained I really did not need paperwork just wanted car back as promised. That was a couple two or three deadlines ago. Not sure how he can point at a couple cars that were not on lot at last visit and explain Demon will be right after them. I am just not going to stress over it as this topic will wind me up like a clock. If I ran my business this way I would be tits up in no time.
 
Sublime one said:
I guess I just don't understand the business model for a paint and body shop. I did my best to try and get a solid relationship with owner. I paid cash and explained I really did not need paperwork just wanted car back as promised. That was a couple two or three deadlines ago. Not sure how he can point at a couple cars that were not on lot at last visit and explain Demon will be right after them. I am just not going to stress over it as this topic will wind me up like a clock. If I ran my business this way I would be tits up in no time.
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Whats he kicking yours to the side for insurance work??
 
Hey Craig

Yeah I just don't get body guys at all never did. Tell you what that guys speedshop I was at yesterday has a really slick operation going. He gave me free run of the place to look around. Holy heck he has to have 20K in just new AN fittings around. He does not play if he needs something. Got his machine running and he is letting me put a few scopes in his waiting area for eye candy and if they sell He will get something out of it. Good guy win win for all of us.
 
When mine was in the shop last year a three month job tuned into eight. Yes, it can drive you crazy.
 
halifaxhops said:
Hey Craig

Yeah I just don't get body guys at all never did. Tell you what that guys speedshop I was at yesterday has a really slick operation going. He gave me free run of the place to look around. Holy heck he has to have 20K in just new AN fittings around. He does not play if he needs something. Got his machine running and he is letting me put a few scopes in his waiting area for eye candy and if they sell He will get something out of it. Good guy win win for all of us.
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Sounds like the start of something special!!
 
I am just going to sit back and let it all play out however it will. It is not like I can't find something to drive, and I figure if I got it back today I still couldn't get it done by winter. So figure this summer is lost and now I will shoot for next summer. Such is life
 
Sublime one said:
I am just going to sit back and let it all play out however it will. It is not like I can't find something to drive, and I figure if I got it back today I still couldn't get it done by winter. So figure this summer is lost and now I will shoot for next summer. Such is life
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Well I wouldn't think too much about it until you go by and take a look.
 
Sublime one said:
I guess I just don't understand the business model for a paint and body shop. I did my best to try and get a solid relationship with owner. I paid cash and explained I really did not need paperwork just wanted car back as promised. That was a couple two or three deadlines ago. Not sure how he can point at a couple cars that were not on lot at last visit and explain Demon will be right after them. I am just not going to stress over it as this topic will wind me up like a clock. If I ran my business this way I would be tits up in no time.
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George isn't in the business really anymore. I think similar to Mitch's garage work. He'll take on a job if he wants. Difference is mechanical is generally in and out, and of course Mitch is getting done what comes in ASAP.

The guy who did the major body and paint work on my car told me from the get go that insurance collision work came first. That was his bread and butter. His turn around was pretty quick though. He had one helper on an as needed basis. One or two restorations, and usually a 'wreck' from an auction that he knew he could get a good return when straightened. Worked regular hours. Smart guy.
 
halifaxhops said:
Hey Craig

Yeah I just don't get body guys at all never did. Tell you what that guys speedshop I was at yesterday has a really slick operation going. He gave me free run of the place to look around. Holy heck he has to have 20K in just new AN fittings around. He does not play if he needs something. Got his machine running and he is letting me put a few scopes in his waiting area for eye candy and if they sell He will get something out of it. Good guy win win for all of us.
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That sounds awsome!
 
Last night made the first connection to an alternate ISP. Trying wireless. Figured it was worth a shot
Verizon has been trying for a while to kick me off of copper so they jack the rates.
So far its working pretty good except for occassionally not finding the page on the initial request.
I'll have to see if there's a way to adjust the time it waits or resends a request.
 
Sublime one said:
Sounds like a super cool mutually beneficial opportunity. And quite honestly your machines likely really suit both his target clientele and decor!
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He actually wants to buy a leakdown tester and a newer scope. To bad I just sold that sleuth II would have been perfect for him. Have a few leakdown testers want to see which one looks the best have to dig them out and hope they survived the flood at Carlisle! He wants a scope from the 70's early 80's large screen and a cylinder kill also.
 
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