reverendzed Posted February 24, 2009 Author Posted February 24, 2009 Shannons told me I need to get a quote for repairs....any ideas? Rev. Quote
reverendzed Posted February 25, 2009 Author Posted February 25, 2009 Just been to 3 panel shops down my way who said they wern't interested in even quoting? said they only do newish stuff, anyone got any ideas? Rev Quote
zzzzed Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 i would do it for you for for the price of materials if you where closer Quote
68GTCS Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 Sorry to hear of your trauma mate. The next step will be finding a shop that is willing to do restoration work. Don't worry too much as Shannons should understand it costs more for classics but you can't stop there either. If you want it to be something you are happy to continue with it needs to be a shop that is not only willing but HAPPY and ABLE to work on your car - and that without fillling the dents with plastic filler and sanding it off. Perseverance is required. Maybe try shops that sponsor classic car clubs (not just zeds). Further to the rants on injustice, my father has been visiting the Bugatti Mueseum in Mulhouse France and tells of the most spectacular cars as far as he can see but that it was at threat of destruction by the owners' (the brothers Schlumpf) textile empire employees who were on strike in protest over the abuse of power and wealth (quite rightly so) that resulted in the collection. The strife escalated to storming the converted textile mill that housed the collection but after breaking a couple of windows and a small fire sense and awe prevailed with the collection becoming a public mueseum after much wrangling. Just goes to show that sense and appreciation can prevail - even among a mob of frenchmen! Quote
260Coupe Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 Just been to 3 panel shops down my way who said they wern't interested in even quoting? said they only do newish stuff, anyone got any ideas? Rev Rev Go and see Paul at Rankins Restorations in Malvern St Bayswater ...........Paul will be happy to help (tell him I sent you) 9729 0622, Rankins specialise in old stuff (Alfas mostly but they have done a few Zeds and Roadsters) so they know how to treat rust !! They have my Zed in the shop at the moment for an engine bay repaint and another 240 in for a total refurb . Alan Quote
reverendzed Posted February 25, 2009 Author Posted February 25, 2009 Thanks Alan, I gave Rankins a call and am going down tomorrow to get a quote, I'll let you guys know what happens. Does anyone know if insurance companies let you do the repairs yourself? Rev. Quote
Scoota G Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 Sorry to hear that your car is damaged buddy. As for reparing the damage yourself, it usually states that it has to be an "approved" repairer. That may include you. Quote
lightmaster240z Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 Rev My understanding is that Shannon will let you pick your repair. If not do as the Romans do and complane till they come around to your way of thinking good luck Quote
Dingo Dave Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 I would say mark oliver does good work and you can stay at my place. But its probably out of the way for you. Quote
JP Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 I beleive you can take a cheque equivalent to the cost of an approved quote and do what you want with it. I went down to Rankins last year to talk about finishing off the paint work of my Z. It wasnt cheap but the paint on a couple of the Alfa's outside looked very nice. Keep us posted how you go. Quote
Glen Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 I went down to Rankins last year to talk about finishing off the paint work of my Z. It wasn't cheap but the paint on a couple of the Alfa's outside looked very nice. Keep us posted how you go. I agree, Its always the best way to see how well they are do there trade. 1 check out there recent sprays and 2 see how clean and fussy they keep there work shop. Quote
ade Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 Bad news indeed, sorry to here this she is a beautiful car. Ade Quote
RBZ 260 Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 ooo those F&#^$ $hitheads. yep 60ton mack truck with reverse job stoning and death by electric chair Preffereable all at once. i know it get fixed etc.... but its just a damn nuesance. time and money better spent elsewhere. good luck with repair. Quote
zedevan Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 i've gotten a couple of cash settlements from insurance companies (always the person at fault's company, never my own) on cars i didn't care about, and replacements were easily obtainable from a wrecker for alot less - but i'm not sure how your actual insurance company would feel about it as you are not meant to be driving the car around with any damage on it etc. Normally the cash settlement they offer is a bit lower than the average of the quotes you obtain, so discard any low ballers Quote
Zeddophile Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 I went down to Rankins last year to talk about finishing off the paint work of my Z. It wasnt cheap but the paint on a couple of the Alfa's outside looked very nice. Keep us posted how you go. I will happily vouch for the quality of Paul Rankins work.... I have a lot to do with some of the Alfas that come out of Pauls booth, and the quality of the paintjobs is always flawless. Smooth as glass, and never the tiniest dent or imperfection in any panel. Hence the reason my GTV6 will be heading there when its time to finally bite the bullet and derust it. He sprayed my engine bay while I had it empty for the motor conversion, and even though its only an engine bay, it makes the outside of the car look like it was painted with a roller and never rubbed back. Quote
chris240 Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 hmmmm Im curious, I went to school with a guy called Paul Rankin who loved panel beating and he was a top-gun sprayer by the time he was 20..wonder if its the same guy ....would Paul be about 39-40 in age now, brownish hair , average height & build Im taking my wifes Alfa to get some quotes tomorrow morning (also thru Shannons)...some low life delivery driver reversed into it and mangled the boot & bumper....nobody saw it but we worked out it would have been a van or pantech truck with bars on the back...scum. Quote
xa1973 Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 Mate What can I say May the ticks from a 1000 camels infest their skin Good Luck Cheers Quote
68GTCS Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 Hey Rev, what news of your zed? I've been thinking of you a few times and wonder how things have progressed in the last couple of months. Regards, SS Quote
reverendzed Posted July 17, 2009 Author Posted July 17, 2009 Thanks for your thoughts. Shannons were nothing short of a nightmare and I finally agreed to a very reduced amount to fix the car...which I haven't got to yet as i'm trying to get the other one finished. Rev. Quote
68GTCS Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 Way to go on the other project mate! Awesome progress in almost no time must feel very satisfying. Sad Shannons let you down, they were great with my last repairs even upgraded it to a full resto! Quote
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