Washington State: Reputable E-Body restoration shop??

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Offline FBJJChallenger

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Washington State: Reputable E-Body restoration shop??
« on: February 01, 2009 - 03:30:36 PM »
Hey Guys,

I'm looking for leads on reputable places that specialize or have experience in doing body work on E-Bodies here in Washington State. I have a 74 Challenger that needs to be blasted and have some body work done. Thanks for any info you can provide!

James

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Re: Washington State: Reputable E-Body restoration shop??
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2009 - 04:28:10 PM »
Come a little farther north and benefit from your higher dollar! 
A great shop in Cloverdale, BC.

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Re: Washington State: Reputable E-Body restoration shop??
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2009 - 08:27:36 PM »
Thanks for the info guys! Now I can do some homework. Take care!

James

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Re: Washington State: Reputable E-Body restoration shop??
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2009 - 11:22:19 PM »
I met a couple guys this last summer that have a shop in the Mattawa area. I know they do alot of resto's, cause i have seen there stuff every summer at the local car shows. They were showing a sweet super bee at the last show. Not sure there shops name, but probably find it through the internet or information.

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Re: Washington State: Reputable E-Body restoration shop??
« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2009 - 11:59:22 PM »
I have a good body shop near Calgary as well , I will forward info if interested

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Re: Washington State: Reputable E-Body restoration shop??
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2009 - 12:34:49 AM »
If possible I'm looking to stay somewhat close to home, but if the price and craftsmanship are right I wouldn't be completely opposed to a little travel to have it done right. Thanks again for all of the info guys!

James

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Re: Washington State: Reputable E-Body restoration shop??
« Reply #7 on: March 21, 2009 - 10:26:29 PM »
His website is down but East Portland Auto Body is a well known classic Mopar specialist.  He was PPG refinisher of the year '03.  Getting in is sometimes the hardest part.

That is if you don't mind traveling down south, Portland, Or.  Bill Dallas is the owner.

http://businessfinder.oregonlive.com/690588/East-Portland-Auto-Body-Portland-OR
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Re: Washington State: Reputable E-Body restoration shop??
« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2009 - 06:58:10 PM »
Thanks for the info!

James

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Re: Washington State: Reputable E-Body restoration shop??
« Reply #9 on: April 01, 2009 - 12:56:07 AM »
Which part of Washington are you in?  There doesn't seem to be too many of us in the NW.  I'm in Oregon.  I can get some info on a shop my father-in-law was looking at for his RR.  I've seen their restoration on a Charger and it was beautiful.  I don't know the name off hand though.

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Re: Washington State: Reputable E-Body restoration shop??
« Reply #10 on: April 05, 2009 - 08:41:12 PM »
Hey,

I'm in the Puyallup/Tacoma area. Thanks!

James

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Re: Washington State: Reputable E-Body restoration shop??
« Reply #11 on: May 13, 2009 - 11:29:16 PM »
Is Everett Washington too far.  I know a person that does restores on big dollar mopars.  He owns a 1970 challenger convertible, did his brother in-laws 70 challenger vert, a 70 road runner vert and several high dollar cars (original 6 pack 1970 challenger, etc).  He definately knows his stuff but he isn't cheap.  I think the last car I heard he worked on was an original 70 hemi cuda with a shaker hood.  I can't remember what his rate was three years ago when I needed some work done but I think it was in the range of $60 - $80 an hour plus parts/materials.  Not everyone needs that kind of restoration though.  My work was insurance and he wasn't set up at that time to do insurance work.  More used to cash basis transactions.  I had my work done on my Ebody in mukilteo washington.  He wasn't cheap either but did my car originally.  The guy who specializes in 70 era cars has commented on the good body work done by the guy who did my car.  I would recommend you find a paint shop that specializes more in mopars than Fords.  Those body shops tend to sand down parts of the body lines without realizing they are doing it. 

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Re: Washington State: Reputable E-Body restoration shop??
« Reply #12 on: May 15, 2009 - 01:40:15 AM »
Thanks! If you have his contact info please PM it to me.

James

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« Reply #13 on: May 16, 2009 - 04:02:30 AM »
Just checked into this sight before going to bed.  I'll get the info this weekend.

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Re: Washington State: Reputable E-Body restoration shop??
« Reply #14 on: May 16, 2009 - 06:13:25 PM »
Thanks bro!

James