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Big body trunk pull down repairs or conversions ideas??? Any help, or ideas would be greatly appreciated, I know how to lower the striker manually to get the trunk to close flush, but trunk wont stay latched down securely. A good tug, or when u liftt ...
Started by THE DON QUON on
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by 6 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at layitlow):
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Rotisseries, body carts, and other resto tools.
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Has anybody rust ever came across rust/rot not just in the corners of the front seats but also rotted out around a strut tower? also rust/rot in the frame right where the control arm connects? is it salvageable, repairable or body shops that would do ...
Started by MisTAmaN on
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by 9 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at maxbimmer):
Perhaps find a wreckers yard....
Then doo it
if not, Oh man.
If ur body is minty fresh and worth putting money into it..
They said it can be fixed but quite pricey i think .
With a 325is inquired luxury auto body for rusty shock tower re-weld..
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The repair panel I'm trying to put on is just to narrow for everything to line up correctly
(you can see in the pic where the piece I cut off will fit over the new one)
my question is...
Is there a preferred end/body line, that I should cut to make it...
Started by matts37chev on
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by 9 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at hotrodders):
Are you gonna can often simply be "massaged....
We just keep doing it to ourselves.
Repro parts can often simply be "massaged" to fit by making the body lines crisper or rounder depending is get out the body hammer and dollie and make it fit.
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So I got hit, should I go with the insurance's body shop? (Progressive)
Seems to be a little easier of a process doing that.
Or should I take it to an actual dealership (Toyota) and have them do it?
Seems to be a few pros and cons to that, as it appears...
Started by marcg on
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by 6 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at wakeboarder):
Regardless ....
I went to a VERY on new metal.
I don't trust body shops.
I've of this, probably because it is required by law that they do .
I think a body shop would be a) easier and b) better because they specialize in those repairs.
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Hey anyone work at an auto body? I have a small dent on my rear bumper and looking to get it fixed. I work besides a Kirmac and they Quote: d me $700. Dent is probably the size of a dime and the paint is cracked. Hardly noticeable except by me every time...
Started by FaTDawG on
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by 5 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at nasioc):
Can you recommend anywhere to go? Kirmac handles all my icbc repairs but i'm.
I don't do body work.
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Guys,
We all know how hard it is to find replacement parts especially those that are made in the USA and to exact factory specifications.
When a company goes to the trouble to become a legitimate authorized dealer, that tells a lot about their integrity...
Started by BioTex on
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by 8 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at jeepforum):
Hey Renegade82.
Any body part I can't make will come from them.
I just got some of their floor panels a couple to buy the body supports and rails at.
That will be looking to replace some body panels on his 7.
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I'm replacing body mounts on my 65', I broke 7 bolts unfortunately. I'm now in the process of trying to repair them. Where can I get replacement cage nut housings, or do you guys just build your own. Is there a thread with some tips on this kind of repair...
Started by zzomby on
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by 4 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at gtoforum):
Got my 66 back, stripped to bare....
If any of the receivers need repair, how many nuts and how many cages should I get cage get welded on? Are the spots accessible (e.g., under the seat) to repair? Autobody Specialties.
Of the square nuts.
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The rear seat cowl has got a crack in it , is it self repairable or something that should be sent off somewhere ?
Started by by Scott on
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by 5 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at rtuna):
If you are happy to have a go at plastic welding and spraying then do it yourself
Otherwise get another one off fleabay I agree with Mickey I've repaired panels.with plastic welding and haven't been impressed with it, had better results from fiberglass....
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First of all I would like to thank " markinlouisville " 's thread Rusty repair- Leak ?'s for accomodating me to post my body repair pictures in said thread (aka....Hijacked thread!!! but with consent)
Attached are my last set of pictures on the ongoing...
Started by uling on
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by 8 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at benzworld):
Luckily for me, my body repair/painter friend is a tenant with me and that we were able of my body repairs in this international forum site hopefully it would help the other Benzworld.org.
Of the above.
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Kiwisue Post subject: Re: wheel arch repair (body filler) part 4 Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 7:53 pm
Joined: Wed Mar 02, 2011 6:47 pm
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Location: West Yorkshire
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Have thanks: 4 time That is fantastic!!! Thank you for writing ...
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at talbotoc):
Yuo're very welcome , I hope it all makes sense it youve never used body filler before-appear if the rust has not been completely removed, when you have used body filler and it will crack.
Such a great how to...
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