Louver replacement for quarter window glass
#1241
Well all that is is the scott drake piece we have been talking about earlier in this thread. It seems like a good match. I havent seen it on a painted one. That louver is shr louver with scott drake trim. I am starting to like that idea. All I need to see now is the trim piece painted with body matching color to decide which way I want to do it. I like it thou, looks nice, a little more polished or chromed would look nice as well. Well still waiting on the louvers so I still have some time to decide. Thanks for the pics.
I bought the set from this site:
http://www.mcrparts.com/shop/product...cat=952&page=1
#1242
I would call Marcello back and not get off the phone until he has yours at hand and promises a tracking number in the morning?
He was kind enough to do that two weeks ago when he promised all of us a call. My louvers arrived two days after my encouraging call. He did not mind at all.
He is swamped!! Moving to a new facility must also be tough.
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I spoke with him last week and he said they would ship on Monday or Tuesday. I'm sure they're not back from the paint shop. I know as soon as they are, he'll send them on their way. Good luck with yours...be sure and post pics!
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He is swamped!! Moving to a new facility must also be tough.
Yep, and a bunch more are coming in tomorrow as well. So they will go Monday. I know it's a long road we've been on with these, but the trip is soon going to be done for everyone. I know we're picking up a bunch of redfire, some more sonic, and whatever else is ready tomorrow, and the painter was asking for more to paint, so we have to take stock of what's got to go out, then figure out some more to start being able to stock them.
#1246
[quote=SilverHorseRacing;883280]I can assure you we do not really adhere to the squeaky wheel theory well around here - I did tell you they would go out, and they didn't go when I said they would because I screwed up - therefore I did get them to you quickly. The ones that are held up right now are just so that we don't deal with the finish being marred up because it was not dry enough when we packed it.
Point well taken Marcello, and may I add, you e-mailed me after shipping them with the tracking number. I am still happy with the results and still convinced I made the right choice with your product.
Joe
Point well taken Marcello, and may I add, you e-mailed me after shipping them with the tracking number. I am still happy with the results and still convinced I made the right choice with your product.
Joe
#1247
Joe, not a problem - I just had to put it out there that tying us up on the phones does not make stuff go any faster for anyone - if anything, it just makes a bigger mess as it backs up. But like I said, the screw up on yours was squarely on my shoulders, and so I stepped up and took care of you on that - at least I do try and keep my word Without it, I don't have much else...
Anyway, picked up 12 sets today, and the painter had about another 10 sets done that needed to be unmasked. I also picked up masks today, so anyone on the pre-order list that wants some, I can take care of you on that N/C. These are the same masks the painter uses, and so the fit has been tweaked to where they work pretty good for anyone that wants to paint them themselves.
Ok, going to get some dinner, then I'll be back to sort more louver orders to go tomorrow
Anyway, picked up 12 sets today, and the painter had about another 10 sets done that needed to be unmasked. I also picked up masks today, so anyone on the pre-order list that wants some, I can take care of you on that N/C. These are the same masks the painter uses, and so the fit has been tweaked to where they work pretty good for anyone that wants to paint them themselves.
Ok, going to get some dinner, then I'll be back to sort more louver orders to go tomorrow
#1248
Got them in today, can I say it only took 20 min! It was a glass shop and they didn't remove any of the interior panels, used the wire on the outside which saves alot of time. Total came to $120.
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#1251
He taped off the edges around the window frame as described in the instructions, wrapped the wire around both corners on one side and started sawing. I wanted to take pictures while he was doing it, but didn't want to disturb and have him accidentally hit any of the un masked areas of the body. I was amazed that he had the one already out in less than 5 min.
You mean they were supposed to use adhesive
#1252
Going across instead of around is actually a good idea... you wouldn't have to deal with shoving the wire through the factory sealant. That's thinking outside the box.
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I tried that. It's hard to get started that way, the adhesive has a lot of 'grab' to the piano wire. It's very hard to get sawing that way. That's what I suggested a few pages ago, but when I tried it was easier to just take out the interior. Maybe the glass shop had some special wire (?) or just a lot more experience.
#1256
Yes Sir
Anyone else concerned with the clear area that was left untouched, and will there be chipping along the paint lines? Sure looks like this could happen, maybe a shot of clear coat along the paint edges would of helped? Little concerned also with the paint lines at the clear area and problems when (if) they expand and contract due to normal weather cycles.
Maybe I could use some of the left over blue tape and just run it along the edges.
Anyone else concerned with the clear area that was left untouched, and will there be chipping along the paint lines? Sure looks like this could happen, maybe a shot of clear coat along the paint edges would of helped? Little concerned also with the paint lines at the clear area and problems when (if) they expand and contract due to normal weather cycles.
Maybe I could use some of the left over blue tape and just run it along the edges.
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wish I woulda thought of that...I was sore for a couple days after from stretching/pressing chest against the pillar trying to reach far enough to cut the rear corners...pulling that wire carefully yet hard enough to cut at full fingertip reach was not much fun- I think your way would be even easier than having 2 people
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Joe, not a problem - I just had to put it out there that tying us up on the phones does not make stuff go any faster for anyone - if anything, it just makes a bigger mess as it backs up. But like I said, the screw up on yours was squarely on my shoulders, and so I stepped up and took care of you on that - at least I do try and keep my word Without it, I don't have much else...
Anyway, picked up 12 sets today, and the painter had about another 10 sets done that needed to be unmasked. I also picked up masks today, so anyone on the pre-order list that wants some, I can take care of you on that N/C. These are the same masks the painter uses, and so the fit has been tweaked to where they work pretty good for anyone that wants to paint them themselves.
Ok, going to get some dinner, then I'll be back to sort more louver orders to go tomorrow
Anyway, picked up 12 sets today, and the painter had about another 10 sets done that needed to be unmasked. I also picked up masks today, so anyone on the pre-order list that wants some, I can take care of you on that N/C. These are the same masks the painter uses, and so the fit has been tweaked to where they work pretty good for anyone that wants to paint them themselves.
Ok, going to get some dinner, then I'll be back to sort more louver orders to go tomorrow