Posted By: 19CHARGER69
RESTORATION SHOPS - 04/11/10 08:51 PM
LOOKING FOR A MOPAR RESTORATION SHOP, ANY SUGGESTIONS? WHO NOT TO USE ALSO? WITH IN A FEW HRS FROM CENTRAL JERSEY.
THANKS
THANKS
RESTORATION SHOPS
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: RESTORATION SHOPS - 04/11/10 11:53 PM
definitely dont use Thorpes custom body shop in O'Fallon Illinois. He's a thief, you'll never get your car or parts back. just a heads up even though you live in NJ. i took it in the can.
Posted By: Paul Jacobs
Re: RESTORATION SHOPS - 04/12/10 02:14 AM
Hello,
If I new someone in the area, I would gladly recommend them. The closest person I can even think of would be in PA-Dennis Kohr @ Korhs Customs, but he is backed up as are most good shops.
Unfortunately, finding a restoration shop within a few hours can be very tough. Depending on what quality you are looking for, you may have to have a car shipped several states away to be satisfied with the end result. Remember, it cost less to do it right the 1st time than to do it over! If you are really set on getting something done close to home, I would be happy to offer advice on what to look for in a shop, and I'm sure others here will chime in.
Good luck,
Paul
If I new someone in the area, I would gladly recommend them. The closest person I can even think of would be in PA-Dennis Kohr @ Korhs Customs, but he is backed up as are most good shops.
Unfortunately, finding a restoration shop within a few hours can be very tough. Depending on what quality you are looking for, you may have to have a car shipped several states away to be satisfied with the end result. Remember, it cost less to do it right the 1st time than to do it over! If you are really set on getting something done close to home, I would be happy to offer advice on what to look for in a shop, and I'm sure others here will chime in.
Good luck,
Paul
Posted By: gtx6970
Re: RESTORATION SHOPS - 04/12/10 03:26 AM
pm sent
Posted By: cloneguy
Re: RESTORATION SHOPS - 04/12/10 02:05 PM
We're not in your area but everyone says it's worth the drive to come to us.
Posted By: badsixpack
Re: RESTORATION SHOPS - 04/12/10 07:33 PM
kustom koncepts..ask for walt here is the # 724 339 2750....he is near pittsburg pa. he did my black a12 super bee body and paint are second to none.i know he can take the car right now!hes not a mopar shop but you tell him what you want.
Posted By: AINTNRT
Re: RESTORATION SHOPS - 04/13/10 07:08 PM
http://www.ccustomcar.com/index.html
Carevale Custom Cars. Not MOPAR per se but work on anything. Not booked oout too far and turn around time is reasonable. Located just outside the Hershey, PA area.
Carevale Custom Cars. Not MOPAR per se but work on anything. Not booked oout too far and turn around time is reasonable. Located just outside the Hershey, PA area.
Posted By: Paul Jacobs
Re: RESTORATION SHOPS - 04/13/10 09:46 PM
Forgot about these guys! RJ cars is in NY, higly recommended work! www.rjcars.com
Posted By: NYAL23
Re: RESTORATION SHOPS - 04/14/10 01:59 AM
RJ Cars in Arkport New York. He is doing a restoration on my hemi super bee. He's honest and does great work.
Posted By: Paul G
Re: RESTORATION SHOPS - 04/15/10 11:55 PM
I know of an excellent new shop in East Berlin PA. Tons of Mopar knowledge and does excellent work. They are currently working on my 71 RR. Superior Classic Auto Restoration. 1-717-870-9214
Posted By: BarrsRestoration
Re: RESTORATION SHOPS - 04/16/10 03:05 AM
Posted By: Dixie
Re: RESTORATION SHOPS - 04/16/10 05:34 PM
My personal recommendation is you find one within a reasonable drive (whatever you feel that is) and visit them often.
Hopefully, it will help keep your car from being ignored, you'll be able to watch the progress and discuss in person, you can possibly catch stuff you don't like and discuss before it's too late, and if something doesn't smell right, you can take action to minimize any potential damage.
Not trying to scare you, just pointing out that you have a lot more control when you can visit frequently and observe. If the guy doesn't like that, then I wouldn't use him. Now, I'm not saying be a pest, but it is your car and your money.
Hopefully, it will help keep your car from being ignored, you'll be able to watch the progress and discuss in person, you can possibly catch stuff you don't like and discuss before it's too late, and if something doesn't smell right, you can take action to minimize any potential damage.
Not trying to scare you, just pointing out that you have a lot more control when you can visit frequently and observe. If the guy doesn't like that, then I wouldn't use him. Now, I'm not saying be a pest, but it is your car and your money.
Posted By: gtx6970
Re: RESTORATION SHOPS - 04/16/10 11:10 PM
Ok, I'll come out a say it, bring it to me
Posted By: Challenger 1
Re: RESTORATION SHOPS - 04/16/10 11:20 PM
Quote:
My personal recommendation is you find one within a reasonable drive (whatever you feel that is) and visit them often.
Hopefully, it will help keep your car from being ignored, you'll be able to watch the progress and discuss in person, you can possibly catch stuff you don't like and discuss before it's too late, and if something doesn't smell right, you can take action to minimize any potential damage.
Not trying to scare you, just pointing out that you have a lot more control when you can visit frequently and observe. If the guy doesn't like that, then I wouldn't use him. Now, I'm not saying be a pest, but it is your car and your money.
Great advise!!
Did the same thing with my paint shop. Went there almost everyday after work to see the progress. In only 10 days my car was done and out of there.
Posted By: sixpackbee
Re: RESTORATION SHOPS - 04/20/10 01:14 PM
Quote:
LOOKING FOR A MOPAR RESTORATION SHOP, ANY SUGGESTIONS?
What are you looking to get done?
Posted By: The70RTChallenge
Re: RESTORATION SHOPS - 04/19/13 02:42 AM
Not to steal the post, but lately I've been considering a restoration shop too. But i want to find one that knows what pieces are missing and and everything top to bottom about my car since I'm still in the learning phase. But unfortunatly the previous owner already had my car torn apart for the most part, I'm sure that complicates it for the restorer and it also needs rear frame rails + usual repair. Rj Cars looks good because they've previously done a 70 RT SE, But i dont know if my car is something someone would even take under.
Posted By: Silver70
Re: RESTORATION SHOPS - 04/19/13 02:53 AM
There's a guy in Torrance, PA that I believe does only mopars. I know he's had cars in mags and used to charge less than most places. I'm in Latrobe, but too busy to take on anything else any time soon.