My GT500...damaged in delivery!!!!

[Coralsnake]

I recall having a car delivered and the driver asked me to take the car off the top rack. I said, thats your job my friend.

[Coralsnake]

Right now, my suggestion would be fix the end cap. Once you get into that quarter panel its going to get messy. Leave the stripes alone- and do a spot fix, it looks like you have a healthy dose of products under that red paint

[owenkelley]

Just completed a deal on this 69 GT500. Contracted with Reliable to bring from NoCal to Vegas. WHILE UNLOADING the car, as they unstrapped the wheels, they say the car "popped" out of park, (Emergency brake was not on) and the car rolled back into the truck causing the damage you see below. Needless to say, I was not happy. More heartbroken than mad, this is my childhood bucket list car. So we'll see how Reliable handles this, the damage isn't massive, the rear bumper is bent, fiberglass corner gouged, little spot on the rear quarter dented by the bumper. I had used Reliable before with zero problems. But, stuff happens, everybody makes mistakes, it was a bad day for everyone. The couple driving for Reliable were very nice and really bummed that this happened on their watch. Like I said, we'll see how Reliable handles it. I know plenty of places here in town that can do a proper repair job, so time will tell...I'll let you know!You cannot view this attachment.You cannot view this attachment.You cannot view this attachment.

[Brian350]

If they replace the stripe i would replace the white with the correct gold that came from aosmith originaly.

When you buy one you can do that. I LOVE the white...

[Brian350]

. . . . . they say the car "popped" out of park, (Emergency brake was not on) and the car rolled back . . . .

    When following proper procedure, movement of the vehicle is to "always" be under the control of the carriers' intention.  The vehicle is to be tethered , utilization of wheel chocks and or other equipment of the carriers' choosing, which is to be utilized at all times to arrest any unintentional vehicle movement.  Never should there be a situation where equipment of the vehicle is to be relied upon, as the carrier has no knowledge of it's operational condition or capability.

    Anything else, is negligence on the part of the carrier, period!   

    Scott.

Talked to the carrier today, they said get it fixed and they'll pay for it.

[Brian350]

She's a beauty what a bummer......I ALWAYS watch closely loading/unloading as seen /heard many horror stories no matter who you use.....

several times I have seen guys not even put a chock behind rear wheel when lowering the lift.....I will grab one and do it myself.....

It was unloaded before I got there...but you are correct.

[Brian350]

I recall having a car delivered and the driver asked me to take the car off the top rack. I said, thats your job my friend.

Yup!

[Brian350]

Right now, my suggestion would be fix the end cap. Once you get into that quarter panel its going to get messy. Leave the stripes alone- and do a spot fix, it looks like you have a healthy dose of products under that red paint

It's in the shop now. Everything you said is already a part of the discussion. Thankfully, it's not huge damage, but we all agreed that you never know until you start pulling things apart. Shop is top notch classic restorations in my area.

[Dennis Y]

Have the end cap sent to Dave Topper. It will come back looking like new. He did my headlight buckets. Look like they just came out of the box.

[Brian350]

Have the end cap sent to Dave Topper. It will come back looking like new. He did my headlight buckets. Look like they just came out of the box.

Got it into an awesome shop here in town, I totally trust them. They worked on my Pantera and I've seen lots of their work. Thanks for the tip though!

[QuickSilverShelby]

Have the end cap sent to Dave Topper. It will come back looking like new. He did my headlight buckets. Look like they just came out of the box.

Got it into an awesome shop here in town, I totally trust them. They worked on my Pantera and I've seen lots of their work. Thanks for the tip though!

Hi Brian.

I sent you a pm.  Check your inbox.

QSS

[Brian350]

Have the end cap sent to Dave Topper. It will come back looking like new. He did my headlight buckets. Look like they just came out of the box.

Got it into an awesome shop here in town, I totally trust them. They worked on my Pantera and I've seen lots of their work. Thanks for the tip though!

Hi Brian.

I sent you a pm.  Check your inbox.

QSS

Answered...thanks!