The AMC Forum : Body Shop estimate?? http://theamcforum.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; The AMC Forum : Body/Interior : Body Shop estimate?? Mon, 20 May 2013 10:24:21 +0000 Mon, 21 May 2012 18:59:32 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.03 360 theamcforum.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=39732 The AMC Forum http://theamcforum.com/forum/http://www.theamcforum.com/forum/skin_images_amc/forumheader.png http://theamcforum.com/forum/ Body Shop estimate?? : ... no problem... keep us posted.... http://theamcforum.com/forum/body-shop-estimate_topic39732_post362480.html#362480 Author: 67RogueX-Code
Subject: 39732
Posted: May/21/2012 at 6:59pm

Thumbs Up... no problem... keep us posted.

]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 18:59:32 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/body-shop-estimate_topic39732_post362480.html#362480 Body Shop estimate?? : Thanx for the offer, but I... http://theamcforum.com/forum/body-shop-estimate_topic39732_post362478.html#362478 Author: Qblue92
Subject: 39732
Posted: May/21/2012 at 6:55pm

Thanx for the offer, but I have a guy on the case. I know he does decent work... He did the hardtop on my Vette and painted my friend's Pantera nicely. I'll post up results soon! ]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 18:55:12 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/body-shop-estimate_topic39732_post362478.html#362478 Body Shop estimate?? : Brain, I'm game if you are...... http://theamcforum.com/forum/body-shop-estimate_topic39732_post362277.html#362277 Author: 67RogueX-Code
Subject: 39732
Posted: May/21/2012 at 12:42am

Brain, I'm game if you are... Big smile
 
I live in Dallas, send me a PM if you'd be interested in pulling that fender off, and bringing it to my place, to see if we can't work those dents out.  I know for sure I can straighten the stainless trim for you (heck, I've fixed a couple on my Rogue that were literally folded in half).
]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 00:42:56 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/body-shop-estimate_topic39732_post362277.html#362277 Body Shop estimate?? : After seeing the pics I still... http://theamcforum.com/forum/body-shop-estimate_topic39732_post362257.html#362257 Author: 70 Donohue 390
Subject: 39732
Posted: May/20/2012 at 11:41pm

After seeing the pics I still believe the fender is repairable. The molding needs to go to an "old school" expert to be repaired. There are at least two guys from Dallas/Arlington here on this forum and the other forum that could probably send you to the "right" shop. "TA Javelin"  comes to mind. Avoid, like the plague, the large BIG Name shops and find the ole school shop with a "metal man" like I have, with a painter who knows how to match the paint.]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 23:41:39 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/body-shop-estimate_topic39732_post362257.html#362257 Body Shop estimate?? : When I bought my Spirit the right... http://theamcforum.com/forum/body-shop-estimate_topic39732_post362213.html#362213 Author: greasygt
Subject: 39732
Posted: May/20/2012 at 9:47pm

When I bought my Spirit the right fender was crunched and my body man told to buy a new one. Then they were still listed in a crash book parts catalog. It happens that they're no longer available so he fixed it. Totally undetectable even when feeling the from the inner fender side. I'm talking about port-a-powers and come-a-longs, he brought it back to where you cant tell.  He wanted me to buy a fender to avoid all the work it actually took. I'm happy and no one can visually pick it out. He's done body work for 40 years and hasn't been active for the last 8.]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 21:47:06 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/body-shop-estimate_topic39732_post362213.html#362213 Body Shop estimate?? : I had a similar sort of dilemma... http://theamcforum.com/forum/body-shop-estimate_topic39732_post362110.html#362110 Author: 71JAVVY
Subject: 39732
Posted: May/20/2012 at 1:30pm

I had a similar sort of dilemma on my Mustang fender when I hit a deer. Only part was damaged and it probably could've been fixed fairly easily, but the cost of having someone do it was more than a whole new fender so I just replaced it, primed it, and painted it. Knowledge and experience is a very worthy thing when it comes to body work haha.

 
I guess it's a balancing act between spending money, keeping things original, doing the work yourself, and getting work done. End game I think if you can actually find a decent body shop and you're willing to spend the money, then fix it, if that's not in the cards, paint the new one and have it blended.
]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 13:30:47 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/body-shop-estimate_topic39732_post362110.html#362110 Body Shop estimate?? : I remember now, you'd... http://theamcforum.com/forum/body-shop-estimate_topic39732_post361927.html#361927 Author: tyrodtom
Subject: 39732
Posted: May/19/2012 at 7:32pm

I remember now, you'd posted some of these pictures before.  It looks worse now,  but still repairable.
 
  It all depends on if the top part has any sunken part in it,  and I can't tell that from the pictures you've posted.  If the top flat part has no damage from this incident,  it's not a hard repair,  if it does have damage there,  I would consider replacing it.
  With a porta-power, hammer and dolly,  maybe with some heat,  that fender could be brought back to where it would need minimum filler.
 
I realize a lot of shops have just turned into parts swappers,  bodywork is becoming a lost art.
 
I've suggested fixing the fender mainly to keep from having to repaint so much of the car otherwise.
Gold metallic is one of the most difficult colors to match,  or blend.
 
 
]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 19:32:44 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/body-shop-estimate_topic39732_post361927.html#361927 Body Shop estimate?? : 72Javelin wrote:...Any body... http://theamcforum.com/forum/body-shop-estimate_topic39732_post361922.html#361922 Author: bigbad69
Subject: 39732
Posted: May/19/2012 at 7:01pm

Originally posted by 72Javelin 72Javelin wrote:

...Any body shop who says they *can't* fix that fender easily needs to be avoided...
x2!]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 19:01:10 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/body-shop-estimate_topic39732_post361922.html#361922 Body Shop estimate?? : would *still* repair that fender.... http://theamcforum.com/forum/body-shop-estimate_topic39732_post361917.html#361917 Author: 72Javelin
Subject: 39732
Posted: May/19/2012 at 6:34pm

would *still* repair that fender. It's not bad at all. 

Any body shop who says they *can't* fix that fender easily needs to be avoided, they're likely just a bunch of part changers. 
]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 18:34:46 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/body-shop-estimate_topic39732_post361917.html#361917 Body Shop estimate?? : http://theamcforum.com/forum/body-shop-estimate_topic39732_post361913.html#361913 Author: Qblue92
Subject: 39732
Posted: May/19/2012 at 6:08pm

 
 
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