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PostPosted: Sun May 08, 2016 3:27 pm    Post subject: Shops in South/Central Florida for quality bodywork and paint Reply with quote

I've got two Bay Window campers that need work:

1971 Westfalia Sportsmobile: Vehicle is already gutted, needs serious body work and paint. Earlier in it's life, it had a Bondo restoration, and I do not want that to happen again. I'm willing to pay for proper metalwork.
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1978 Westfalia Campmobile: Vehicle is in nice condition, and is a daily driver. It has smaller rust holes under and around the window rubber, and some larger holes the lower corners of the vehicle.
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I'd like the shop to do the more minor work on the '78 Camper first so I can judge the quality of the work before I let them tackle the more invasive and expensive work on the '71 Sportsmobile.

I need someone who's got a solid reputation, and is a good communicator when it comes to what, why, how, and how much.

I can drive the '78 Camper pretty much anywhere in the state, but the '71 Sportsmobile will have to be trailered if the shop isn't within an hour or so of Boca Raton.

Thanks in advance. [/b]
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PostPosted: Mon May 09, 2016 3:46 pm    Post subject: Re: Shops in South/Central Florida for quality bodywork and paint Reply with quote

I don't know about Orlando but I can get you this quality in Fort Lauderdale

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PostPosted: Mon May 09, 2016 5:56 pm    Post subject: Re: Shops in South/Central Florida for quality bodywork and paint Reply with quote

SoCalJes wrote:
I don't know about Orlando but I can get you this quality in Fort Lauderdale

I need a little more to go on. How many Buses have you done bodywork and paint on?
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PostPosted: Mon May 09, 2016 6:31 pm    Post subject: Re: Shops in South/Central Florida for quality bodywork and paint Reply with quote

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SoCalJes wrote:
I don't know about Orlando but I can get you this quality in Fort Lauderdale

I need a little more to go on. How many Buses have you done bodywork and paint on?


Sorry but did you mention metal work or bus specialist?
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PostPosted: Mon May 09, 2016 6:53 pm    Post subject: Re: Shops in South/Central Florida for quality bodywork and paint Reply with quote

Curtquarquesso wrote:

I've got two Bay Window campers that need work:

Earlier in it's life, it had a Bondo restoration, and I do not want that to happen again. I'm willing to pay for proper metalwork.

How did you not read my original post?
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PostPosted: Tue May 10, 2016 5:38 am    Post subject: Re: Shops in South/Central Florida for quality bodywork and paint Reply with quote

Curtquarquesso wrote:
Curtquarquesso wrote:

I've got two Bay Window campers that need work:

Earlier in it's life, it had a Bondo restoration, and I do not want that to happen again. I'm willing to pay for proper metalwork.

How did you not read my original post?


I read your looking for proper metalwork. Maybe I'm wrong and don't take it the wrong way but I don't see VW busses as a mile stone in a career to proper metal, body and paint work. If the work is done right it doesn't matter what it's on but at the end of the day you need to be comfortable with whom ever is doing the work.
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PostPosted: Tue May 10, 2016 10:14 am    Post subject: Re: Shops in South/Central Florida for quality bodywork and paint Reply with quote

SoCalJes wrote:

I read your looking for proper metalwork. Maybe I'm wrong and don't take it the wrong way but I don't see VW busses as a mile stone in a career to proper metal, body and paint work. If the work is done right it doesn't matter what it's on but at the end of the day you need to be comfortable with whom ever is doing the work.


I'm beginning to get confused, and am not sure what you're getting at. Do you have experience cutting out rust, and welding in replacement panels for Buses, or do you not? That skill requirement precedes any other relevant ability.
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PostPosted: Tue May 10, 2016 1:03 pm    Post subject: Re: Shops in South/Central Florida for quality bodywork and paint Reply with quote

Curtquarquesso wrote:
SoCalJes wrote:

I read your looking for proper metalwork. Maybe I'm wrong and don't take it the wrong way but I don't see VW busses as a mile stone in a career to proper metal, body and paint work. If the work is done right it doesn't matter what it's on but at the end of the day you need to be comfortable with whom ever is doing the work.


I'm beginning to get confused, and am not sure what you're getting at. Do you have experience cutting out rust, and welding in replacement panels for Buses, or do you not? That skill requirement precedes any other relevant ability.


Nope, sorry I don't personally. Just thought I could help you out pointing you to someone but I think you are correct and should find a bus expert. Sorry for the bother.
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