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jawill2000
Oct 21, 2002, 07:14 AM
I've got the new license plate frame ($46.88) and bracket ($20.77) add another $300 for the bumper work. It's scheduled to go in the shop the 28th and hopefully JWBIRD will be back to new. The shop recommended removal of the bumper to do the repair/paint to avoid over spray in the radiator and engine compartment, my service mgr at Ford concurred though it will cost an extra $100 in labor. Has anybody got any thoughts on this? BTW the body shop will paint the ugly black bracket to match the bumper. SORRY I meant to add this to my previous post. :cussing:
Blue Heaven
Oct 21, 2002, 07:52 AM
jawill,
If you are comfortable with your body shop's competency, I would have them remove the bumper cover to paint it. This is fairly common practice on today's cars. There is a body shop down the street from my house and hardly a day goes by that you don't see a rear or front bumper facia outside on a rack being prepped for paint. Overspray is very unsightly and will always remain to indicate work had been done on the car.
MATBird
Oct 21, 2002, 01:41 PM
Jim:
I agree with Blue Heaven....keep the over spray off the car.
BTW, mine goes in on Monday for rear deck clean up (I took the top off) and clean up of ragtop as it had 6 water stains on it.
Finally, Blue Heaven and I have communicated recently about possibly getting together somewhere near Sturbridge in the spring. Maybe a Brunch or whatever. Any interest??
jawill2000
Oct 22, 2002, 11:45 AM
Matbird: I'm definitely interested Sturbridge is a place I always pass thru to visit my kids. Last time we went wifey commented that we'd never stopped there. Just let me know when. Jim W.
Blue Heaven
Oct 22, 2002, 09:35 PM
Jawill and George,
Glad we'll be able to get together in the spring. We'll work something out as time gets closer. I look forward to meeting the both of you.
Joybird
Oct 23, 2002, 06:44 AM
Hey, I can make that trip in 7 Hours!!!!
MATBird
Oct 23, 2002, 12:48 PM
Joybird:
I believe you are about 90-100 miles to NY. Sturbridge is approximately another 180. So it should take you about 5+ hours if you do the speedlimit.
Blue Heaven
Oct 23, 2002, 06:02 PM
Hey Joy,
It would be great to have you come up!! We could meet somewhere in CT and "caravan" up to MA. It really is a nice drive. Keep it in mind.:music: