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Car bodywork restorer?

  • 19-01-2013 4:17pm
    #1
    bbsrs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 943 ✭✭✭


    I have a bare BMW E28 body shell that I want restored to a high quality finish. It probably needs the underside media blasted ,2 sill repairs where they meet the A pillar , 1 rear quarter wheel arch needs replacing , maybe 5 other small sections needs rust cutting out with replacement cuts from a donor car welding in. Then reseal the floor area and apply stone chip.
    Finally I want a top quality spray job of the complete car including boot and engine bay.
    I'd like to get it done to the standard of the work in the link below. All the bits he did on that need doing on mine plus a bit more.
    http://retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=readersrides&action=display&thread=119596&page=14
    If anyone has any experience of anyone who does work to that standard I'd like to hear from them .
    Thanks.


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  • #2
    kev1.3s
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,358 ✭✭✭kev1.3s


    I highly recommend Alex at the classic car center.

    http://www.classiccarcentre.ie/

    He did my Fulvia and is incredibly fussy.


  • #3
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    http://www.bmw-driver.net/forum/showthread.php?t=36946


  • #4
    bbsrs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 943 ✭✭✭bbsrs


    Kenny Logins wrote: »
    http://www.bmw-driver.net/forum/showthread.php?t=36946

    That shop is only 40 mins from me , I'll give him a call thanks.


  • #5
    bbsrs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 943 ✭✭✭bbsrs


    kev1.3s wrote: »
    I highly recommend Alex at the classic car center.

    http://www.classiccarcentre.ie/

    He did my Fulvia and is incredibly fussy.

    Fussy is good. Thanks for the link.


  • #6
    Itsfixed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 564 ✭✭✭Itsfixed


    Would second Jon Miller - incredible quality. His prices would probably be at the top end, depending on what standard you want.


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  • #7
    w124man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,333 ✭✭✭w124man


    kev1.3s wrote: »
    I highly recommend Alex at the classic car center.

    http://www.classiccarcentre.ie/

    He did my Fulvia and is incredibly fussy.

    Oddly enough I was down there this lunchtime talking to him about a project and I saw the Landcruiser he is working on. Some job.

    He is calling by my place to have a look and give me a quote.


  • #8
    bbsrs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 943 ✭✭✭bbsrs


    Itsfixed wrote: »
    Would second Jon Miller - incredible quality. His prices would probably be at the top end, depending on what standard you want.

    The standard I want is simply the job done right and have confidence in the restorer . Its worth paying .


  • #9
    kev1.3s
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,358 ✭✭✭kev1.3s


    w124man wrote: »

    Oddly enough I was down there this lunchtime talking to him about a project and I saw the Landcruiser he is working on. Some job.

    He is calling by my place to have a look and give me a quote.
    I couldn't recommend him highly enough but again he is on the high end of the price scale.


  • #10
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,794 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    another big +1 for Jon Miller from me. www.classiccarworkshop.ie


    On the BMW line, he did this for a fellow PCI member last year............. BMW 2002 restoration

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #11
    w124man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,333 ✭✭✭w124man


    kev1.3s wrote: »
    I couldn't recommend him highly enough but again he is on the high end of the price scale.

    You got a PM


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  • #12
    Daveq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 181 ✭✭Daveq


    I'd recommend Shane in Retro Car Services. 087 3261773

    http://www.retrocars-services.com/

    Top work and they've experience on almost everything.


  • #13
    JP 1800
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 375 ✭✭JP 1800


    Daveq wrote: »
    I'd recommend Shane in Retro Car Services. 087 3261773

    http://www.retrocars-services.com/

    Top work and they've experience on almost everything.

    They done nice welding work on a few of my cars and I am very fussy about workmanship.


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