Choosing the right hot rod builder

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Let me start by saying that I have an experience of what hot rod shop not to use.
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==Introduction==
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Let me start by saying that I have experience in what NOT to do. I have an old truck in the works at a shop, and this is what I '''didn't''' do, that I should have:
  
I have an old truck on the works at this particular shop and this is what i Didn't do.
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==Deciding on a shop==
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*Visit different shops and explain what you expect and want, before deciding on a shop.
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*Ask for references or phone numbers of other customers and call them to see what their experience was with the shop.
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*Look at the actual vehicles built by the shop.
  
Ask for references or phone numbers of other customers and call them to see what their experience was with the shop.
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==Once a shop is found==
Look at the actual vehicles built by the shop.
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*Write a dated, comprehensive contract, signed by all parties involved with witnesses.
Write a contract.
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*Fix a price for the job and pay according to the terms of the contract. Avoid paying a lot of money up front.
Fix a price for the job and pay accordingly. (don't pay a lot of money upfront)
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*Set a schedule and penalties if the job is not completed in a reasonable amount of time.
Don't let the money go ahead of the job.
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*Establish penalties if the money is not paid on time, as well.
Set a Schedule and penalties if the job is not completed in a reasonable amount of time.
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*Listen to what they have to say.
Establish penalties if the money is no paid on time too.
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*Have a plan of what you want done with/to your vehicle and stick to it. If you change major portions of the build while the build is in progress, expect it to cost you.
Visit different shops and explain what you expect and want.  
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Listen to what they have to say.
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Have a plan or what you want on your vehicle and stick to it.  
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Make sure you have enough money to see the project trough.
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Good luck
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Latest revision as of 08:40, 19 December 2024

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