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Who is the go to guy for front grill restoration? #1313740 10/01/12 02:14 PM 10/01/12 02:14 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,523 Oakley CA 6 69charger440_6pa OP pro stock
69charger440_6pa OP pro stock 6 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,523 Oakley CA	Considering paying someone to do the grill on my 69 charger. Who is the go to guy for this? I'm looking for a detailed job, not just scuff and paint. Thanks! 1969 Charger R/T under construction 2014 Ram 3500 Cummins 2006 Corvette Z06 2015 Corvette Z06 2014 BMW M5

Re: Who is the go to guy for front grill restoration? [Re: 69charger440_6pa] #1313741 10/01/12 02:32 PM 10/01/12 02:32 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,764 A collage of whims topside Too Many Posts
topside Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,764 A collage of whims	There are several guys, I'm sure; try Scott Smith_Harms here on the board.

Re: Who is the go to guy for front grill restoration? [Re: 69charger440_6pa] #1313742 10/01/12 03:35 PM 10/01/12 03:35 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,427 It's a dry heat gtx6970 Too Many Posts
gtx6970 Too Many Posts Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,427 It's a dry heat	I've got 3 in the works right now. I should be able to post pictures about weeks end . I will go on record to say, these things eat time like mad if you really get into it . Fixing even the smallest of cracks is time consuming than most might think. I'll bet I have 2-3 hours just taking it apart I had the frame and some of the smaller brackets dipped/powder coated to save costs and labor time. then media blasting all the other pieces, and repaint or replate as needed. And Now I know why some guys were quoted $2000 and up to do one start to finish .

Re: Who is the go to guy for front grill restoration? [Re: gtx6970] #1313743 10/01/12 03:52 PM 10/01/12 03:52 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	I can help as well, and everything Bill posted also applies to my work, as he said it is a VERY time consuming process and done right will usually lead to an expensive job regardless of what (qualified) person you chose to have the work done by.

Re: Who is the go to guy for front grill restoration? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1313744 10/01/12 04:38 PM 10/01/12 04:38 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,427 It's a dry heat gtx6970 Too Many Posts
gtx6970 Too Many Posts Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,427 It's a dry heat	Scott would be more than qualified one to work with it, and it appears your both on the same coast which will save shipping costs both directions .

Re: Who is the go to guy for front grill restoration? [Re: gtx6970] #1313745 10/01/12 05:09 PM 10/01/12 05:09 PM
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Slotts mopar S Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 403 Pittsburgh, PA	Quote: Scott would be more than qualified one to work with it, and it appears your both on the same coast which will save shipping costs both directions . If there is any way of you driving or hiring a contract driver to deliver the grille would be ideal. I won't touch a grille unless it is hand delivered and picked up by the owner. Jim

Re: Who is the go to guy for front grill restoration? [Re: Slotts] #1313746 10/01/12 05:43 PM 10/01/12 05:43 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,427 It's a dry heat gtx6970 Too Many Posts
gtx6970 Too Many Posts Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,427 It's a dry heat	Quote: Quote: Scott would be more than qualified one to work with it, and it appears your both on the same coast which will save shipping costs both directions . If there is any way of you driving or hiring a contract driver to deliver the grille would be ideal. I won't touch a grille unless it is hand delivered and picked up by the owner. Jim Ditto, I had one shipped across country 3 times, UPS ground broke it twice.

Re: Who is the go to guy for front grill restoration? [Re: gtx6970] #1313747 10/01/12 07:50 PM 10/01/12 07:50 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	x2 Big parts that are so fragile are always best if hand delivered. Not such a huge deal before restoration but a HUGE deal after! Coffin sized crates are the norm for proper packing and shipping so there's added crating costs and shipping accordingly. Not trying to scare away business, just being real about it.

Re: Who is the go to guy for front grill restoration? [Re: gtx6970] #1313748 10/01/12 07:59 PM 10/01/12 07:59 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,523 Oakley CA 6 69charger440_6pa OP pro stock
69charger440_6pa OP pro stock 6 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,523 Oakley CA	Quote: Quote: Quote: Scott would be more than qualified one to work with it, and it appears your both on the same coast which will save shipping costs both directions . If there is any way of you driving or hiring a contract driver to deliver the grille would be ideal. I won't touch a grille unless it is hand delivered and picked up by the owner. Jim Ditto, I had one shipped across country 3 times, UPS ground broke it twice. That is why you don't use ground service on fragile items. Always use air service as it is handled less and if you insure it for a large amount of $$ ($3,000+) it gets handled better then something insured for $100. Not trying to take a stab at you by any means, just trying to give some useful info to others. And thanks for the replies everyone. I will be doing my homework. 1969 Charger R/T under construction 2014 Ram 3500 Cummins 2006 Corvette Z06 2015 Corvette Z06 2014 BMW M5

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