Got her back
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
Got her back
Well I got the car back from the body shop after I was sideswiped on a road near home. The guy was a straight up guy and admitted responsibility for the accident. So no payments on my side. The rear tire had a chunk out of it so they replaced the one and I bought the other side since they had 15K miles on them. I figure I got 2 tires for the price of 1. My shop is excellent. The owner is as OCD as any of his customers. Car looks new and I was able to have him install the new tailpipes my kids got me for my birthday.
#4
Three Wheelin'
Good that you documented the damage...it WILL show up on CarFax....but having the pix and repair bills is a good hedge...people get upset about "ACCIDENT" on CarFax...sometimes it is just a really minor damage ..like yours...(keep the pix with the Owners Manual for the next owner..)..
#5
Racer
Thread Starter
Good that you documented the damage...it WILL show up on CarFax....but having the pix and repair bills is a good hedge...people get upset about "ACCIDENT" on CarFax...sometimes it is just a really minor damage ..like yours...(keep the pix with the Owners Manual for the next owner..)..
#7
Rennlist Member
The body work looks very impressive! What did they end up doing for the metal work? I’ve been told that the panel is double-walled so it has to be replaced, and I’ve been told it can be drilled and pulled, and I’ve been...so what was their method? Because it appears your car looks great again. Also, how much did they end up respraying? Because the photos show a uniform color and sheen from the front of the door all the way back. Cheers!
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#8
Racer
Thread Starter
The body work looks very impressive! What did they end up doing for the metal work? I’ve been told that the panel is double-walled so it has to be replaced, and I’ve been told it can be drilled and pulled, and I’ve been...so what was their method? Because it appears your car looks great again. Also, how much did they end up respraying? Because the photos show a uniform color and sheen from the front of the door all the way back. Cheers!
rather than a replaced panel. That’s why it took 2 ½ weeks. He used welded pullers and the a lot of hammer and dolly. The guy is a magician. And yes the paint match looks perfect. I’m a happy camper.
#11
Rennlist Member
Good that you documented the damage...it WILL show up on CarFax....but having the pix and repair bills is a good hedge...people get upset about "ACCIDENT" on CarFax...sometimes it is just a really minor damage ..like yours...(keep the pix with the Owners Manual for the next owner..)..
#12
Former Vendor
Glad it worked out for you! At one point I spent a lot of time in the body repair business, it is very tedious work and requires a special person to get the job done right. Great looking car too!
#13
Racer
Thread Starter
Thank you. Yes the owner has been doing bodywork for 40 years. He loves it and it shows in the work. He said my not calling to rush him helped but it was tough not to call. Glad I held off. And thanks for the compliment on the car. Been a lot of work to get her right but I think I’m there.
#14
Thank you. Yes the owner has been doing bodywork for 40 years. He loves it and it shows in the work. He said my not calling to rush him helped but it was tough not to call. Glad I held off. And thanks for the compliment on the car. Been a lot of work to get her right but I think I’m there.