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If anyone else ever needs replacements, the parts are readily available; and, easily replaceable by the average handyman in an hour..... if a guy can wrench a Corvette they should be able to replace these without too much effort - - - the most important part is making sure you "block the door up securely" while doing the replacement; and of course, holding the leverage bar tightly while loading the tension onto the spring so it does not kick back and take out your teeth.....
Sad to say, but it's my view that this company hosed you big time. They doubled up on the parts cost, and about tripled the labor rate. I still be considering readdressing the matter with the owner; or, the BBB - - - most reputable businesses don't want any bad word of mouth reports. (jmo)
Originally Posted by wayback
Yes. There are 2 of them bolted together in the center.
I did ask how much. He said the springs were 100 ea. So I assumed 200 plus the service call. He tried to charge me for the springs, service call of 75, and 198 for labor, plus tax. Ended up paying 400 total.
Still a rip off, but most places do not sell those types of springs anymore to people not in the trade. Liability is too great, people get hurt if they don't know how to remove/install them.
St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21-'22-'23
Almost done!! Gates, Belgium Block and driveway went in this past week:
Today garage door gets installed, siding gets finished. Wednesday brings gutter installation and walkthrough. Final inspections on Friday. The garage floor has to cure until month end, then gets diamond polished. Then I get to class up the joint!
Today garage door gets installed, siding gets finished. Wednesday brings gutter installation and walkthrough. Final inspections on Friday. The garage floor has to cure until month end, then gets diamond polished. Then I get to class up the joint!
Almost done!! Gates, Belgium Block and driveway went in this past week:
Today garage door gets installed, siding gets finished. Wednesday brings gutter installation and walkthrough. Final inspections on Friday. The garage floor has to cure until month end, then gets diamond polished. Then I get to class up the joint!
Thanks for the snaps Spudsy! Looking forward to the final photos!
You must be getting excited to see this finished after all this time!
Today garage door gets installed, siding gets finished. Wednesday brings gutter installation and walkthrough. Final inspections on Friday. The garage floor has to cure until month end, then gets diamond polished. Then I get to class up the joint!
they are haulin *** now! That snow wont be long time coming.looking good!
St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21-'22-'23
Originally Posted by wlean99
they are haulin *** now! That snow wont be long time coming.looking good!
Well another foulup to add to the book - garage door was supposed to be installed today and - it wasn't!! ******* - at least the siding is done in time for tonight's Nor'easter. They clam the door is going in tomorrow regardless of weather...Color me skeptical...
Last edited by IrishSpuds; 12-08-2014 at 05:22 PM.
Today garage door gets installed, siding gets finished. Wednesday brings gutter installation and walkthrough. Final inspections on Friday. The garage floor has to cure until month end, then gets diamond polished. Then I get to class up the joint!
Getting closer! Congrats! It looks like it will be a really nice home for your Corvette.
Well another foulup to add to the book - garage door was supposed to be installed today and - it wasn't!! ******* - at least the siding is done in time for tonight's Nor'easter. They clam the door is going in tomorrow regardless of weather...Color me skeptical...
tell them to tape up the opening w/ heavy tarp and Gorilla tape! That stuff is unbelievable.Anyway Good luck.
St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21-'22-'23
Originally Posted by Hameister
Thanks for the snaps Spudsy! Looking forward to the final photos! You must be getting excited to see this finished after all this time! YESSSSS!
I am excited at the prospect of stepping out of bed and not tripping over the flooring guy, taking a dump and throwing out the plumber, not worrying that they hit the gas main for a second time, not having to deal with people who wouldn't know the truth if it bit them in their ****. Yes my stay in purgatory is coming to an end. And I am excited to be writing one final check for these mostly incompetent, lazy, tardy, shameless baboons.
re: " And I am excited to be writing one final check for these mostly incompetent, lazy, tardy, shameless baboons."
? How did Congress get brought into this subject . . .
Originally Posted by IrishSpuds
I am excited at the prospect of stepping out of bed and not tripping over the flooring guy, taking a dump and throwing out the plumber, not worrying that they hit the gas main for a second time, not having to deal with people who wouldn't know the truth if it bit them in their ****. Yes my stay in purgatory is coming to an end. And I am excited to be writing one final check for these mostly incompetent, lazy, tardy, shameless baboons.
I am excited at the prospect of stepping out of bed and not tripping over the flooring guy, taking a dump and throwing out the plumber, not worrying that they hit the gas main for a second time, not having to deal with people who wouldn't know the truth if it bit them in their ****. Yes my stay in purgatory is coming to an end. And I am excited to be writing one final check for these mostly incompetent, lazy, tardy, shameless baboons.
I am excited at the prospect of stepping out of bed and not tripping over the flooring guy, taking a dump and throwing out the plumber, not worrying that they hit the gas main for a second time, not having to deal with people who wouldn't know the truth if it bit them in their ****. Yes my stay in purgatory is coming to an end. And I am excited to be writing one final check for these mostly incompetent, lazy, tardy, shameless baboons.
Indeed.
Wow, that bad...
Sounds like Nancy Pelosi drew up your plans, Harry Reid hired the workers, and Jonathan Gruber, provided the instructions.
It darn sure is today ! ! ! Yesterday it was 48 degrees and sunny. Today it 28 degrees and 6" of snow from a Nor-easter and more coming they say..... Sure glad I took a few minutes yesterday to get my blower on the old JD. It can be frustrating at times having a 6 year old project manager. But every time I hear her say: "Grampie, let's just do this..." Things become much simpler!
It can be frustrating at times having a 6 year old project manager. But every time I hear her say: "Grampie, let's just do this..." Things become much simpler!
Ain't that the truth Good Luck with the project, hope that inspector is not too hard on you.
12-06-2014, 07:19 AM
.... sometimes but most of the time I don't 
Thanks!
