And the day was going so well...

[Nathan Smith]

asked... Reply below:

"Actually we use a cutting tool to cut thru the bonding adhesive after the rivets are drilled out. Sometimes a little heat from a heat gun helps. You do not want to heat it too much."

 

[zwede]

Thanks. I feel more edumacated now. Looks like your car is close!

 

[Nathan Smith]

More Updates....

 

[zwede]

Cool! Now you're only days away!

 

[jthompson]

Fascinating thread...scary how much work had to be done! Thank you for posting pics!!!

 

[rogbmw]

Thanks for sharing - looks like your car is in good hands.

 

[scaesare]

Fascinating thread...scary how much work had to be done! Thank you for posting pics!!!

Yeah, and then you remember he was rear-ended by a SEMI TRACTOR-TRAILER and you realize it's amazing this car is being repaired and not replaced​...

 

[anticitizen13.7]

Nathan Smith this is an incredible story. A collision with a Semi is about as bad as a road collision can get... I am glad your Model S has survived to drive another day, and I hope you haven't been suffering any injury from the accident.

Repairs, training, and special tools for body shops are one aspect of the automotive industry that I am not all that familiar with. I guess it goes to show just how much work it is to set up a brand new automobile company. A team of people had to figure out how to do the repairs, write the manuals, spec and obtain the special tools, set up training classes, and actually teach repair professionals how to work on a Tesla.

 

[Curly Sue]

GDH,

I do plan to pursue that. I'm just letting the initial process work its way through and then address that. I was reading up on it here: Pennsylvania Diminished Value | Diminished Value Car Appraisal (for me being in PA).

Look into these guys too for Tesla DV http://stlucieappraisal.net

Strictly dealer quotes, hard to disprove.

 

[Curly Sue]

The body shop seems to be doing a proper repair but I haven't heard of them before. Are they a Tesla certified repair shop?

 

[Nathan Smith]

Yes,

They sure are... I had talked to my *local* Telsa repair shop and they pointed me to them.

 

[Curly Sue]

Yes,

They sure are... I had talked to my *local* Telsa repair shop and they pointed me to them.

When you have time, can you give me their new address and email if you have it. Thanks.

 

[Nathan Smith]

Karosserie
355 East Conestoga Road
Devon, PA 19087
P:610.995.9300
F:610.995.1200
[email protected]
http://www.karosserie.com/

 

[Nathan Smith]

Can we get another update... Maybe a little reassembly action!

 

[EarlyAdopter]

Many people pay good money to get Targa tops like that on their Porsches.

 

[Mayhemm]

Nathan, I find it hilarious (and a bit sad) that your car, which had significant damage, is looking to be finished repairs before mine, which just needed a new radiator and some cosmetic fixes. I crossed the 2-months-without-Tesla mark last Sunday.

Oh, the joys of living in a rural location...

 

[Newscutter]

I'd think that below-window part of the hatch, sharp edges properly ground off, would make for a notable garage wall ornament/conversation piece.

Just a suggestion....

 

[GoBlue88]

Starting to look like a Tesla again! It must feel close.

Any idea what happened to the white MS that is in the background?

 

[Nathan Smith]

Newcutter... I don't think I want to have conversations about the 2 months period I was without a decent ride!

GoBlue88... Nope, no idea. I've never actually been to the body shop (totally trusted Tesla's recommendation). It is starting to look like my ride - it's going to be another week before it's ready for me :{

 

[Newscutter]

Well, you leave that part out.

I'd stick it up on the wall next to the picture of the Semi being towed and frame both with a sign: "I drove home. He didn't."

Keep the conversation on the safety topic. :wink:

Cooler than a deer head or some bland poster... assuming your garage is in need of decor.