Gotrovr Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Finally it looks like I'll be getting replacement doors and B pillar soon, courtesy of Cameron. Color might be a different shade of green, but green none the less. I plan on posting pics of the reconstructive surgery. Here are a few pics before the tip over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esteban Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Glad to hear Shrek is making a comeback! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco2Guy Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Long live Shrek!! Those are some pretty awesome articulation pics Will and I can't wait to see the progression of the surgery. Any idea how long it will take to get everything replaced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotrovr Posted July 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Not sure but taking off doors was only 1 hour I first had to beat the B pillar back out from the inside using a very heavy metal stake. rear door was first, then after a little elbow grease the front door Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astateofmike Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 I have yet to ask, but was it one large rock that Shrek tipped onto? I am not all to familiar with tips or rolls, and hope to keep it that way a while longer thank you, but it seems that the doors/pillar landed on something as it is a noticable indent at a particular place. As a former claims guy, I am still interested in the sheer physics that cause damage, and even more interested in the talent that repairs it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotrovr Posted July 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 A telephone pole, tree, deer, or rock, eventually one will jump in front of you. seconds before the tip over then this blurry never before seen photo taken by Greg while running forward to help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astateofmike Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 I think I see the offending rock. Not much solace, but I see that everything on the roof racks didn't move an inch. Again I continue to be amazed at the attention to detail you put into Shrek. Everything works, like it is supposed to. Fuel and water cans could have gone flying, but alas, stuck like glue..... Oh, and paint comes and goes...pillar and panels on, paint shop if you must. Getting back out and stomping that trail, that's the moment..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco12 Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 good to see that Shrek is coming Back.!:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandRonB Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Color might be a different shade of green, but green none the less. Adds character to Shrek; plus story to tell! Good to hear Shrek will be getting replacement parts! Keep us posted Will! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutz Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Glad to see your keeping Shrek.Cant wait to see ya on the trail again btw hows your hand doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotrovr Posted July 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Update.... back late last night from Lodi.... Cameron again thanks a bunch.. Doors and B pillar now ready for installation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astateofmike Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Update.... back late last night from Lodi.... Cameron again thanks a bunch.. Doors and B pillar now ready for installation. Now comes the build! So, just set up a camera on a tripod and leave it in the garage next to Shrek...that way you can just run over and push the shutter button, or if you are fancy, hit that remote shutter button....lots of photos sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco2Guy Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 How about time lapse every 5 seconds, then we get to watch the rebuild Benny Hill style! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco12 Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 How about time lapse every 5 seconds, then we get to watch the rebuild Benny Hill style! I like that:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotrovr Posted August 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Flat towed Shrek in to my body shop this morning. Driving my dad's truck as the tow vehicle I got a little squirly around 65mph. My Disco was like a tale wagging the dog. I freaked him out. He was following me in my Denali with the replacement parts. He phoned me on my cell and said "keep it under 55 please" Sorry no pics yet, no time, body shop might send me a couple via email. They promised to have the replacement doors and B pillar on by luch tomorrow. Bottom line is I want to be ready for Gold Lakes on the 15th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotrovr Posted August 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Shrek is now home and ready for Gold Lakes Mucho thanks to "Body by Hank" of Watsonville Normally they do ultra high end custom stuff, their shop was full, but somehow they were extremely accomodating on short notice. Haven't seen the bill yet :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasquatch Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Right on Will!! We'll see you up there Friday night. Tell Chuck to hang the NCLR banner by the campsite so we can find you guys this year if we arrive late night in the dark!!! Glad to see Shrek off life support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco12 Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Shrek is now home and ready for Gold Lakes Mucho thanks to "Body by Hank" of Watsonville Normally they do ultra high end custom stuff, their shop was full, but somehow they were extremely accomodating on short notice. Haven't seen the bill yet :eek: Awesome:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutz Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 looking good cant wait to see it on the trail again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotrovr Posted August 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 post Gold Lake trip inspection reveals 1) leaking right rear hub? seal, check out the fender well2) gap in left rear link bushing, duh, that's the cause for throttle/brake induced steering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasquatch Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Good eye on the bushing gap! I think I have bad ball joint in the front. The trail out from Gold Lake was a little clunky sounding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCRover Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Dave, I had the same kind of sound. It was an a arm bushing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasquatch Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Warranty Gary? Back to changing out my Rods... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCRover Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Yes, covered under warranty. You must be real good at changing rods by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasquatch Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 Yes, covered under warranty. You must be real good at changing rods by now. LOL! I'd be broke if I charged by the hour. Down to 2-3 mins now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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