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anyone know a speacilist workshop who prepares/restores cars(old) to be painted?

i been cutting rust and replacing panels of my datsun 1600 for a couple of weeks now to get it back

on the road.

Mate of mine and I can do most of the bodywork ourselves but need someone with experience/skill

to bog the body getting it all straight and ready for paint.

I am not after panel shops, as they might either knock back the job or do a half hearted job to get it out of the shop as soon as possible.

Instead I am looking for someone who will take their time putting lots of love into the job.

Perhaps a shop that works on old cars/hot rods or even a back yarder who is experienced in body straightening.

If i have no luck finding someone as above, i will look into more mainstream panel shops.

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micolour are one of sau vic's supporter workshops they specialize in restoration work on cars and higher spec work etc

they came to our november sau vic meeting and did a talk & demo on car restoration and gave some info / ideas / pricing on restoration work

you should check them out - their details are in the sau vic member section

my bro in law is one of the best in the business... ask anyone in the porka club. think hes currently working on a couple of old tbirds and a rare 911 racecar. will see if hes not busy but i cant promise anything as hes pretty well saught after.

Mick @ Micolour might be able help you.

If your looking for the person who puts time in, he's the man.

Give him a call and see what you can organise as i wouldnt call him a mainstream place due to the workmanship and odd jobs that he takes on :(

thanks for the replies...

mick at micolour is on my list already.. i am hoping to see him soon to chat about it...

narkeh, he sounds like what i am after, if he isnt busy would love to chat to him as well..

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