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Old 11-07-2008, 01:14 PM
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Someone backed into my GTO right above the passenger wheel. Big 'ol dent in the quarter panel. It's creased so I know I'll need a new one. I know who it is. I'm just looking for a body shop that can do a REALLY good job. I have a feeling that the IBM is going to be a hard color to get right so I just wanna make sure it all looks perfect.

Can anyone recommend a place? Preferably around the south side of Chicago.



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Old 11-07-2008, 11:54 PM
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lol dude no need for a new 1/4 i can fix that no problem at all, i work for fullers auto body in lyons, contact the shop ask for tom or scot, and come on in for a estimate, we are service fisrt for state farm and we work with all other insurance companies, plus we do custom work too
call at 708-442-2398
Old 11-08-2008, 12:46 AM
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you wont need a whole new skin for that...its not that bad...and im not sure it will cost you all that much to fix...
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New 1/4 or not I'm more concerned about the paint match. There are 2 spots where he took all the paint off down to the panel.
Old 11-08-2008, 11:06 AM
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I had a similar fix done on my GTO last year. I think it cost me around $900 and the paint was a perfect match. My car is Cyclone Grey Metallic, so it is every bit as hard to match up. Just take it to somebody that knows you're picky and will fix it right. The guy that did mine owns an 04 GTO and took good care of mine.
Old 11-08-2008, 12:12 PM
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You said you know who it was? Sorry to hear about your incident.
Old 11-09-2008, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by 02TransAm/Batmobile
You said you know who it was? Sorry to hear about your incident.
Yeah I work in an office at a warehouse on the 5th floor. There is a HUGE company that takes up like the whole first floor and it was the operations manager of that company. He left a card with his cell # and everything so I'm not worried about him going anywhere.
Old 11-09-2008, 02:01 PM
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Metal Masters in Chicago Ridge, about 101st and Ridgeland, they have done some work to my Z and my 454ss, they do a great job.
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my uncle owns a body shop on 79th and western.. bennett auto rebuilders.. they do great work
Old 11-11-2008, 05:12 PM
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Pop it out from behind make it look alittle better. till you get it fixed.
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Easier said than done
Old 11-11-2008, 06:41 PM
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Yep like he said ^^

Originally Posted by 1996firebirdformula
Pop it out from behind make it look alittle better. till you get it fixed.
Already tried, can't reach it and don't feel like taking **** apart.
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The shop that fixed mine had to use weld studs and a slide hammer since the there is no access to the back
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^^works pretty slick too
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Originally Posted by SchultzLT1
He left a card with his cell # and everything so I'm not worried about him going anywhere.
I wish the jerk who left a nice big crease in my quarter would have done that.
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bring it to the shop i work at Complete Collision care in Crestwood.. we do some good work here.



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