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Old 03-30-2008, 12:12 AM
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Can anyone recommend reputuable body shop

I'm looking for a reliable body shop in Ct to fix my sagging doors on my Camaro. I don't want to do it myself to risk damaging the car, I'd rather pay someone to have it perfect since the paint is in excellent shape. Any suggestions?
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I've never dealt with this shop but its called "Lanes Unlimited Auto Body" its in Guilford, I go by their shop every day, and it looks like they do some really nice work, and I mostly see really nice show cars (porches, Vettes, and one time even a Ferrari) getting worked on.

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I've Heard K&W auto body off rt 5 in South Windsor do pretty good work, thats where my car is now, getting a new fender/sprayed and touch ups
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I'm looking for a reliable body shop in Ct to fix my sagging doors on my Camaro. I don't want to do it myself to risk damaging the car, I'd rather pay someone to have it perfect since the paint is in excellent shape. Any suggestions?
that will not be a cheap job...sounds like it needs new hinges and they cost $250 each and they are welded on the doors...just had my 89 irocs done ...depends on your location in Connecticut I can set you up with a great body guy..does all my cars
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wow...i think i need hinges too, but i think TDS makes a repair kit? I havent really looked into it much, got other things to worry about for now
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tpi, im willing to go all over ct once the weather gets better. I want a quality job that doesnt screw up the paint! Thanks for the feedback guys
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wow...i think i need hinges too, but i think TDS makes a repair kit? I havent really looked into it much, got other things to worry about for now
yeah TDS makes a great repair kit, I did mine, pretty easy but I didn't have to worry about scratching up my paint
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