[Seeking a great body/paint man in central NJ]

1 hour ago, John348 said:

Why would a great paint and body guy need to be reasonably priced?

I said reasonable, not free .. I’m not doing a Duesie 

[Seeking a great body/paint man in central NJ]

10 hours ago, Gary W said:

Good morning!

 

Here's a great place to start:

 

Tim at Surfside Collision located at 539 Mantoloking Road in Bricktown, NJ

Phone: 732.477.2266

Fax: 732.920.0512

 

Quick story:  My buddy John owns a '67 Mustang (owned it for 40 years).  Perfect.  A couple months ago, the front right tire "de-treaded" while he was driving and the tread just beat the hell out of the inner wheel well, actually caused the right headlight to get blown out through the front of the car, the parking light was wrecked and the top of the fender was pushed up to where the paint was cracked.  Tim expertly matched the paint, did all the body repairs, and finished the job to where you wouldn't ever know anything ever happened.  Beautiful job.  Not only that, but he flat bedded it both ways so John didn't have to drive it over and back.  

 

Tim first came over with a few different paint panels and used a special light to get the color as close to perfect as possible.

 

The finished fender.  all the dents are gone, the paint matches beautifully

 

Outside the shop, finished for delivery!

 

Good Luck with your search!  

Gary

Thank you for your detailed reply 

[Seeking a great body/paint man in central NJ]

I have a 50’s Buick with lots of surface rust from thinning paint. I’m looking for a really good paint body guy.. hopefully somewhat reasonable?  ( dreaming? lol)

 

Any first hand recommendations?  The body is super straight. But it needs to be stripped n painted .. what’s the going rate for full paint work these days $? .. it’s been years since I repainted a car! 

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Prefer pics n prices on an email send them there ..Where r u ? 

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Thanks

R

[59 Buick chrome n trim parts wanted]

Need all headlight trim , side spears especially front fenders but need most of it  . Taillight lense, right side mirror, Electra 225 hubcaps, owners manual n original literature/ manuals . Shaded tinted windshield , front door glass 4 dr hardtop. Gray dash pad . Any nice grey door panels n gray trunk cardboard n liner.. transportable radio , or??  Chrome n stainless must be nice 

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[1977 Cadillac Cdv factory smooth top]

1977 Cadillac Cdv. Rare factory smooth top, factory optional paint color Thyme Green, white leather with black trim. Needs a restoration. Strong engine drives n stops but brakes need bleeding n adjustment  ..some dings n issues but basically a very strong car to redo . New brake master, 4 new tires,  n a battery , oil changed , etc. I hadn’t started it in months but she started right up! I want her to go to a good home to restore her! (Bondo shot worse spot on body )
  I’m moving or I’d keep her. Tilt/cruise leather, wire caps,am/fm cassette. Clean Title says 32000 but looks more like 132,000. Great father /son project drive as you fix her up!  Want a fast sale since I’m moving.. so come see her in Reedville Va. you’ll need to flat bed as it hasn’t been used in any distance n brakes need something . Asking $3750  You ask me for more pics n details  but you really need to see her in person!  . Sold as is where is 

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