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2NDTIMEAROUND · Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 10:40 pm Post subject: Painters

OK guys. I know this one will get a LOT of replies, so here goes. I think I'm at the point of gutting the interior and start looking for someone to do body & paint. Mine is the "mostly used to be " white with 3-2 bbls and what's left of a ribbon painted on the trunk. The body is straight, but will need some work. I've only been able to talk with David from KlassicKustoms at the Reliable show so far. He has done Nick Ropollos work and his car looks great. I'm not looking for a "show-car" level paint job, just a nice 2-color street driver. "Off the Frame" would be considered if recommended. I know I need front floor pans and I may be doing that myself. I would like to know who did YOUR car, were you satisfied with the service and where are they located?
Thanks in advance for your help with monumental decision!
Confused

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2NDTIMEAROUND · Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2010 11:02 pm Post subject:

Does anyone have any experience/feedback about using A&R Restorations in Emory, Tx?
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fiftysixbowtie · Bel Air Joined: 06 Jun 2005 Posts: 67 Location: Plano

I used a guy in Royse City named John Klump 469-438-5124. His price was much easier to swallow than anyone else I contacted.
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2NDTIMEAROUND · Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 11:40 am Post subject:

Thanks John. I'll check him out. You hit the nail on the head. I'm trying to prepair for "sticker shock" on what it's going to take get my car "right". I'm checking out several surrounding shops.
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2NDTIMEAROUND · Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2011 10:52 pm Post subject:

Ok Guys. I ended up taking my car to Justin Gillard with Rondos Custom Rodz in Trenton, Tx. Replacing quarters, rockers and front floor pans. I'll try to get some photos along with more of the story in the Projects listings.
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fiftysixbowtie · Bel Air Joined: 06 Jun 2005 Posts: 67 Location: Plano

Awesome. That's exciting to finally get it started. Do yourself a favor and visit the shop very frequently and take photos. You may need to reference what's under the covers (wiring, welds, etc.) in the future. I wish I had taken more.
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2NDTIMEAROUND · Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 9:51 pm Post subject:

Thanks John. It is exciting and scary at the same time. Finding the "right" time to get the body started was like finding the right time to get sick or take a vacation...you just have to do it! I have been going out to the shop almost weekly ( when I take the check for that weeks work) and taking pic's. The guy doing the work says he's taking photos also so he can put a book together when it's finished. I hope to figure out how to post some pictures on here tonight. Embarassed

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2NDTIMEAROUND · Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 11:19 pm Post subject:

Ok. I finally got some photos posted in the MISC forum under SHOW US / TELL US about your projects! It's going to be long road!
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