I have my 85 Monte body sitting on a trailer, the guy who was going to paint and do body work told me it would be done in 3 months unfortunately it's been past that and he has my car and money. Here is where I need the help or "advice" it's outside his shop sitting on his trailer out in the open I have a huge 2 car trailer how can I get it on to my trailer it's the full body doors, fenders, bumpers, trunk lid , glass window and no intereior only dash. I just want my car any ideas?
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I am also doing battle with a shop that failed to get work done. It sucks.
Is the shop cooperating, will they sick the German Shepherds on you if you try this? What is the car sitting on? Is the body on the frame with wheels that roll? Avoid trying this with flat tires. Pumped up tires make this job reasonable.
If not hitched to a vehicle, make sure the off-going trailer's wheels are blocked and that the back is supported so it won't flip on you. Back your trailer up end to end if possible. Use both trailers' jacks to try to match the deck heights if possible. Bridge any gap with either trailers' ramps, or you can make ramps from 2x12s with 2x6s screwed on like trusses. Make the ramps as short as you can get away with. Chain or strap the trailers together so they don't part, drop a ramp and bend your baby. Get a come-along - there's a good 8K-rated one from Harbor Freight. Seen those 3" wide, 20 foot long tie-down straps? Home Depot sells them - they make great adjustable pull straps to use with the come-along. Open the bails out to 180 degrees to disengage the ratchets. Pull the strap tight against the come-along, then take up the slack with a few rotations. Pull your baby across. Keep wheel chocks handy to prevent excessive excitement. G-bodies have nice big holes to hook onto in the frame rails aft of the front wheel and ahead of the back wheels. This is where I tned to tie down my cars when I tow them.
This may be over the top already, but if you need more ideas, please reply.
Quinn
Is the shop cooperating, will they sick the German Shepherds on you if you try this? What is the car sitting on? Is the body on the frame with wheels that roll? Avoid trying this with flat tires. Pumped up tires make this job reasonable.
If not hitched to a vehicle, make sure the off-going trailer's wheels are blocked and that the back is supported so it won't flip on you. Back your trailer up end to end if possible. Use both trailers' jacks to try to match the deck heights if possible. Bridge any gap with either trailers' ramps, or you can make ramps from 2x12s with 2x6s screwed on like trusses. Make the ramps as short as you can get away with. Chain or strap the trailers together so they don't part, drop a ramp and bend your baby. Get a come-along - there's a good 8K-rated one from Harbor Freight. Seen those 3" wide, 20 foot long tie-down straps? Home Depot sells them - they make great adjustable pull straps to use with the come-along. Open the bails out to 180 degrees to disengage the ratchets. Pull the strap tight against the come-along, then take up the slack with a few rotations. Pull your baby across. Keep wheel chocks handy to prevent excessive excitement. G-bodies have nice big holes to hook onto in the frame rails aft of the front wheel and ahead of the back wheels. This is where I tned to tie down my cars when I tow them.
This may be over the top already, but if you need more ideas, please reply.
Quinn
He just has it out front no gate nothing it's on his trailer, my chassis is totally redone and is sitting in my garage but to pick it up is the only problem he bsed me said it would not take him long and still nothing tried calling today and nothing just not sure if I should take it with his trailer and say nothing but what if I have a blow out or cops stop me , I also thought of calling the cops but they are a holes there I am Hispanic he's American this might be off topic but yea I already paid him and I care less of money I just want her home. I am afraid he will say it's been sitting her with no payment so it's mine
Is the body on something with wheels? Same approach applies if you can roll it. I made a trolley for a truck cab out of a sheet of plywood, 2x6s and 2x4s. [attachment=0]DSC_2861.JPG[/attachment]
If not, Harbor Freight sells car skates: http://www.harborfreight.com/2-piece-15 ... html...you could lift the body with some help, put some blocks in the skates and ratchet-strap them to the body where the bushings mount. Then roll it over.
Good luck.
If not, Harbor Freight sells car skates: http://www.harborfreight.com/2-piece-15 ... html...you could lift the body with some help, put some blocks in the skates and ratchet-strap them to the body where the bushings mount. Then roll it over.
Good luck.
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If you have nothing to hide I would call the cops to be there when you do take the body back, just provide them with proof that you own the car. That way the shop owner can say you are trying to steal the car. Then you could use something like the skates to slide the body onto your trailer.
Did you try reasoning with the guy yet? He might cooperate, considering you paid for a service that he didn't provide. I'm not a lawyer, but isn't that like against the law and stuff? 
Just out of curiosity, did you even call him asking for your money and car back?
Just out of curiosity, did you even call him asking for your money and car back?if you paid him already you should have a recipt for paying. call the cops with your proof of payment and your title. hopefully you also took before pics from when you dropped it off to prove nothing has been done.
The later posts reminded me that while you wanted some technical advice, there are legal issues here. I agree you should discuss the job with the shop. Don't do something rash. Do you have any contract or quote on paper? Finding another Monte may be cheaper than paying a bunch of legal fees if you split with your car, even if it's 'outside the fence'. Do not hitch up his trailer and tow it off. At least you still have the cherry chassis in your garage. There are others out here who can help you find a new project car.
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