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Skyway65
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Learn From My Mistake--
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July 30, 2014, 09:50:53 AM »
My '65 World's Fair Magic Skyway convertible was about 2 weeks from being completed when I was rolling it onto the driveway using the rolling storage dollies that so many of us use. Well, trust me when I tell that when these things hit a crack in the driveway they will stop suddenly and drop the car. This damage makes me sick after SIX years of meticulous work.
I am currently working with Hagerty Insurance to get this damage repaired, but at this stage of the game I really don't need this problem.
So, if you are moving your Mustang around on these dollies watch for cracks in the floor!! Learn from my mistake.
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Gary Schweitzer
MCA #00181
Traverse City, MI
"A work of art in the form of a Mustang"
drummingrocks
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Posts: 1291
Re: Learn From My Mistake--
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July 30, 2014, 12:40:58 PM »
Gary, sorry to hear that. That sucks so bad.
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Too much junk, too little time.
67gtasanjose
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"Take the MUSTANG PLEDGE"
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July 30, 2014, 12:54:12 PM »
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Richard Urch
1967 (11/2/66, S.J.) GTA Luxury Coupe, 289-4V w/Thermactor Emissions, C-4, Int./Ext. Decor +many options
2005 (04/05) GT Premium Convertible, Windveil Blue, Parchment Top w/Med. Parchment interior, Roush Body Appointments
mtinkham
Sr. Member
Posts: 359
That'll be easy
Re: Learn From My Mistake--
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July 30, 2014, 01:23:42 PM »
Thank you for sharing so we can avoid the same heart ache. I can't imagine how you must feel.
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1967 S-code Fastback, GT, 3-speed manual, Metuchen, Scheduled 04-21-1967 - Actual 04-25-1967
CharlesTurner
Charles Turner
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Re: Learn From My Mistake--
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July 30, 2014, 03:36:19 PM »
Hate to see that, hope you're able to get it fixed quickly.
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Charles Turner
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DM_1964
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Posts: 518
Re: Learn From My Mistake--
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July 30, 2014, 10:03:59 PM »
Ouch, hope it makes a quick recovery mate!
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Dom
64 1/2 Caspian Blue Convertible - Dearborn
mwizz
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Posts: 113
Re: Learn From My Mistake--
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July 31, 2014, 10:00:48 AM »
Thats not good. Hope you can get it sorted quickly.
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nham3407
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Posts: 465
Re: Learn From My Mistake--
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July 31, 2014, 10:14:17 AM »
I am sorry the mishape occured. Thank you for providing others advice from this terrible experience. Hopefully your heart has made it back out of the pit of your stomach and the path to resolving this will be short. Im these instances my wife always tells me it could have been worse. Something much more catastrophic could have occured (garage fire, tornado,etc...)
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67 GT S-Code, San Jose, 06/67
72 Mach 1, Dearborn, 01/72
68 Merc. Cyclone, Lorain, 12/67 (Red)
68 Merc. Cyclone, Lorain, 6/68 (White)
Hipo giddyup
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There is no end to doing right. Giddyup!!!
Re: Learn From My Mistake--
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July 31, 2014, 01:32:08 PM »
I feel so bad for you.. I think an issue like this is what most of us that cherish our cars fear, those unexpected mishaps. I hope this can be resolved quickly and your car can make it's debut!!! This is a great heads-up on the use of car dollys. Best of luck on it's quick return to the street!
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1967 Springtime Yellow Coupe, 289 2v 3spd, Metuchen built, Nov. 17th 66'
1966 Sahara Beige Coupe, 289 2v 3spd, Dearborn built, July 21st 66'
1964 1/2 Pagoda Green Coupe, 260 2v 3spd, Dearborn built, June 30th 64'
1966 GT350 Fastback clone, 289 HiPo, 725cfm Holley, 4spd, SanJose built, Nov 25th 65'
Skyway65
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Re: Learn From My Mistake--
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July 31, 2014, 02:34:43 PM »
Thanks for the sympathy guys. I debated if I even wanted to share this, but if someone else can benefit from this info then it makes it worthwhile. I have two competent repair guys that have looked at the damage. As we all know I can't just take it to Joe's Body shop. I hope to have the repairs underway within a week or two.
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Gary Schweitzer
MCA #00181
Traverse City, MI
"A work of art in the form of a Mustang"
Paperback Writer
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Posts: 295
Re: Learn From My Mistake--
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July 31, 2014, 03:58:37 PM »
On the bright side, at least you weren't under the car when it fell off the dollies! I hope you're able to get it fixed quickly and competently (although those two adverbs are often in direct competition with each other when it comes to autobody repairs)...
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1967 390 GTA Convertible
7R03S110###
76B - V - 6U - 30J - 72 - 1 - U
(Actually built on 9/22/1966 - Eight days ahead of schedule)
lancelot66
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Posts: 302
Re: Learn From My Mistake--
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July 31, 2014, 06:47:24 PM »
I feel terrible and half gut-punched for you here also. The 3rd time I've read this and it hasn't gotten any better either. Glad too that you, a pet or anyone else wasn't in a position to get hurt too. Good thoughts and well-wishes from this direction, out to you as well.
-Lance
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SJ Build Date: 1/6
'66 Fstbk: 63A M 25 06A 71 1 6
Many Original Options
zray
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Posts: 83
Re: Learn From My Mistake--
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August 03, 2014, 11:18:22 AM »
Hang in there, and don't kick yourself.
Nature, including the force of gravity, is worse than cruel, it's indifferent to us, and our endeavors .
Z
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Looking for '65-'68 manual V-8 coupe
that doesn't need a new body
MyRed66GT
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Posts: 102
Re: Learn From My Mistake--
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August 03, 2014, 01:45:43 PM »
Same thing happen to me last week with my 10 year restoration 66 GT Convertible...albeit my damage was nowhere near as bad. I have a chip in the paint under the GT stripe and the GT stripe has a slight scratch in it. Torque box caught worst of it (scratches) but that will be covered with sound deadener I will be duplicating from Spectrum Sludge. I'm taking it back to paint shop when she's done to touch up that and a small nick I put in the fender when I put the hood on. Man I feel super bad for you.
Beautiful car!
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Ogresko
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1965 C Code Honey Gold Fastback (modified)
Re: Learn From My Mistake--
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August 03, 2014, 06:59:13 PM »
Sorry to hear about the damage. I have been debating taking my 65 Fastback off of the cart before it comes home and putting it on it's wheels and your unfortunate event has convinced me that my decision to have it back on wheels first is the right one. I have another month or two before it is home so I have been restoring suspension components. Hope your repairs go well
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