I bought a 67 convertible in May for $5k. A local body shop guy was recommended to me by the seller to get the "minor" rust repairs done. The body shop guy offered to replace the floors, rear quarters and other rust along with painting for $3200. It sounded like a good deal. I also saw some of the work he did as it was his business. My car was treated as a side project for a couple of months, then he finally got to work. I had to send him back a couple of times to fix some spots before I would pay. We finally settled up and I took my car home.

The front seats are torn up so I crawled under the car to remove the nuts holding the seat posts, when I noticed far too many spots of light coming through. I pulled the carpet back to find a piece of metal barely welded to the gaping rust hole you see below. While under there I also noticed that my outer rockers (or frame rails) are completely rusted away.

What a freaking nightmare. Any hints on how much new frame rails are going to cost me to get installed? Floor pan repair?

 

Did he replace the floors at all? Looks like you need to take it back

 

Looks like he just glued that miserable little patch in,, it is not even welded....

IMO, anyone who would do something like that sucks, and the rest of the job he did is probably not much better...

I think you have a case...... You need to see Judge Wapner in small claims...

 

Here's a picture of the floor "work" he did. I'll give him a chance to make it right, then it's off to small claims if he doesn't.

 

+100000000000000000
tell that **** to replace the entire floor panel, instead of spraypaint the ****, i hate ****ty body shops and mechanics!

 

This ******* is trying to F you over. And it looks like he thinks you are a pushover. Do you know any lawyers? I would have a letter mailed to him that states what the agreed upon work was, what was not done properly, and what resolution you expect. State a reasonable date (like a month or somthing) that you expect to have everything resolved or the matter will be pursued in small claims court. Start documenting EVERYTHING now. Keep taking pictures and start building your case.
This guy needs to know you are serious. Dont let him take advantage of you.

 

If the lawyer doesnt work if your in the SE lemme know ill fix his *** up.

 

Can anybody give me a good recommendation for a shop to fix this up in the Portland, Oregon or Vancouver, Washington area?

 

Crimanetty that blows. I'd be very reluctant to take it back to him, but I guess you have to give him a chance to do right by you. Document every conversation you have with him and take copious pictures. All contact goes into a handy dandy notebook. Looks good in court.

 

You have nothing more than what's in writing, period.

Please tell us that you have a written estimate, signed and dated on a company letter head?

If not and you have nothing more than a verbal agreement, I'd guess that you're just going to be SOL, sadly.

I own my own shop and I will not turn the first wrench until I have a signature stating what is expected of me and the customer understands all work and expenses "before" I begin. I learned this the hard way and will never in the history of the planet, ever let it happen again.I even do this for a simple Lube, Oil and Filter change.

I will never put myself in a position to be at risk to a potental "opportunist" again, period.

Get it in writing before hand and you have a foundation to make a case should it be needed.

Cheers.