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V
12-15-2014, 12:01 PM
I'm looking for a body shop that knows what they are doing when it comes to repairing and prepping SMC (sheet-molded compound).

It's basically what corvettes have been made of since 1973, and the same stuff used on the 4th gens doors, SS hoods, and hatches.

Its not exactly fiberglass and cannot be repaired using the same materials and methods.

I have two body parts that I had planned on doing the work on myself but I have no time. One part requires some structural repair, the other just stripped minor repairs, and then prepped in epoxy primer.

What are some recommended shops that I can trust to do the work?
I'd prefer a place in north jersey, but being that its specific, specialized work, I know I may have to drive a bit.

The Fixer
12-15-2014, 06:17 PM
My brother-in-law uses these guys for his collision repairs - http://www.billsvetteshop.com/ . They also restore Vettes - I've seen quite a few over there in my years of driving past there on my way to/from work. Give them a shot!

97Formula
12-16-2014, 06:40 AM
Check out Hunt Auto Body in Fairless Hills PA. Might be a bit far from North NJ, but they specialize in high-end cars (mainly Corvettes and Jags). They did an awesome job repainting my driver door and re-cleared the adjacent panels on my Formula.

http://www.huntautobody.com/

xrelapse13
12-16-2014, 02:29 PM
I've had work done by Alex @ 66Customs, i believe he's on here as 66_Customs. He is the only one I will trust to do body work on my car, and actually planning on doing some custom fiberglass work in the spring, and fully reglassed my friend's door after he got sideswiped by an ambulance and it came out better than the factory door.

He's also located north in Fairfield.

Would gladly shoot you over his number to get in touch with.