Vector shapes vanish after convert to shape..??

Hello all,
Working on some logo treatments and using the extrution option in Ray Trace and for some strange reason two parts of my 5 part logo vanish after I create shapes from vector. I have changed the extrude on them to see if they would appear again and that does not work. I have a light present and I can see the otherparts of my logo just fine. Very strange
Has anyone experienced this problem?
Thank you in advance.

I have each element on their own layer. That is how I was able to bring it into AE easily with seperate layers. I will go back and recreate the vector pieces in AI. I can then bring it back into AE and just replace what I am using with the new version. Love the replace option in AE
I have another question but will make a new thread about it..
Any other ideas are helpful but I think I might just go back and try to make vector shapes again. If that does not work I will change up my game plan in AE.

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