Another $3000.00 dollars in repairs to correct life threatning problems

The Corvette was transportated back to the restorer to fix some safety issues and correct the battery draining problem. This problem, along with hundred others, were reported to Dream Restorations(AKA Cannons Corvettes) over a year and a half ago and never corrected. We found out that the voltage regulator was not mounted and installed incorrectly. It took almost a month to isolate the remaining safety issues.

I wanted to update you with the latest findings and a repair bill to fix "life threatning" issues such as loose suspension bolts, faulty suspension, unsecured bumper, missing bolts, and incorrectly installed suspension.

Please don't buy any 1968 parts from Cannons (AKA Dream Restoration) until I get my parts returned. I can send you my certified request plus my unanswered emails.

Interior

1. Center gauge cluster 1969 and later (original missing)
2. Heater control head broken
3. Telescopic steering column not working will not move and the wheel is loose (safety hazard)
4. Radio knobs not for 1968 (invoice charges for original)
5. Dash pad poor fit
6. Seat not bolted properly (safety hazard)
7. Convertible frame will not go up with windows closed – fit issue
8. Door windows will not go up to the top
9. Misc. gauges do not work (tach and water temp)

Body Assessment

1. Hood will not open
2. Left hood hinge drilled out to move hood
3. All hardware not original
4. Left front inner seal not touching tip surround panel not installed properly
5. Right front inner fender missing seals not properly installed
6. Cracks on left rear qtr panel where bumper bolts on
7. Crack on rear valance panel
8. Front fenders on both sides paint dull
9. Gas lid will not stay open
10. Hood cable incorrect and not installed properly
11. Windshield wiper not working and washers on arms installed incorrectly
12. Windshield wiper door not installed properly all hardware incorrect

Manipulating Invoices and broken promises

Actually nothing is or was "honest" about how they conduct business at this salvage yard. In fact the current owner wrote a two year guarentee and then months later sent an email stating he "wants to part ways" and has not responded to numerous emails. The owner(s) have a history of manipulating invoices to swing any story they wanted to invent. Who charges an owner the cost for an original part than swaps it out? Who delivers a car that will not pass a Virginia safety inspection? Who glues parts to the body of a vhicle?

As far as "bank statements", nothing will show all the lies told for a vehicle that was promised two years after deliver date. They have no business doing any restoration and neither does the current owner who also delivers an equally astonishing poor quality of work. The car's body will have to be removed and the car completely repainted.

I know of no one who is willing "to fly his logo". Stop with theatrics and deal with the facts. I'll be handing out the assessment of the vehicle to anyone even thinking about using this salvage yard. That is all it is a salvage yard which has many of my original parts!