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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 12:58 AM
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i hope i can get mine done too
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by FrankSS
i hope i can get mine done too
Go through the BBB.
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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so since mine is a 99 and has over 130K on her..i should still be able to print out the correct fix and take that to a body shop when i get my formula repainted? hate to spend the money on a new paint job just to have it crap out in a year or so..
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Black FormulaLs1
so since mine is a 99 and has over 130K on her..i should still be able to print out the correct fix and take that to a body shop when i get my formula repainted? hate to spend the money on a new paint job just to have it crap out in a year or so..
A good body shop with that TSB in this thread should be able to fix the problem.
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 01:37 AM
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Originally Posted by FrankSS
i hope i can get mine done too
Have you talked to Cutter yet? And are you part of Hawaiin island f-body's associan, hifba.com. We have a cruise from the big exchange to the HCIN meet saturday night with a 5pm meet time 5:30 roll out. I can bring a copy of my invoice to give to you.
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 02:38 AM
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hey bucks....i havent had a chance to go down to Cutter yet. im waiting to get my bike going so i can have a ride while they have my car for a couple days.

and ya im a member of the hifba... i was thinkin about goin and i will most likely be there. ill be in a black SS with 16" salad shooters.... and im about 6'4 and 270, so u shouldnt miss me
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by FrankSS
hey bucks....i havent had a chance to go down to Cutter yet. im waiting to get my bike going so i can have a ride while they have my car for a couple days.

and ya im a member of the hifba... i was thinkin about goin and i will most likely be there. ill be in a black SS with 16" salad shooters.... and im about 6'4 and 270, so u shouldnt miss me
Cool got the copy in the car ready to go.
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Got my repair scheduled for Monday. Can't wait!
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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Important information in the Paint and Body forum about getting this problem fixed through the BBB.
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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I know this is a stupid question but what is a BBB?
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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Better business Bureau
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by loyolacub68
Important information in the Paint and Body forum about getting this problem fixed through the BBB.
I tried the BBB and they did nothing...
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 02:23 AM
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Originally Posted by screamin chicken
I tried the BBB and they did nothing...
Did you go through arbitration?
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 05:38 AM
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Sure did
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 05:45 AM
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Mine just started bubbling while in some high heat this past Sunday. I am going to make my calls today. I have 75k miles on her (2002), would this be under warranty for the paint?
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 07:57 AM
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anyone get this fixed in the MD/DC/VA area?
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by loyolacub68
Got my repair scheduled for Monday. Can't wait!
What process did yo go thru to get the dealer to honor the repair?
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by maxgee
What process did yo go thru to get the dealer to honor the repair?
I posted the process I had to go through in the paint and body forum, there should be a thread near the top right now.
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by screamin chicken
Sure did
Wow, you should tell them to reopen your case and show them how my arbitrator ruled. When she ruled in my favor, GM is bound by the rules of the BBB to accept any decision.
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by pjb
anyone get this fixed in the MD/DC/VA area?
I think you'll be hard pressed getting a 10 year old car fixed, might have to pay out of pocket or find a friendly dealer.
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