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Old October 14th, 2011, 03:44 PM
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Austin TX Body Shop recommendation needed

My '68 S took some light damage today from an uninsured driver Does anyone have recommendations for a local body shop near Austin?
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Old October 15th, 2011, 08:12 PM
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Describe "light damage"...location?, what parts of the car?, etc...post some pics or email them to me if possible.

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Old October 16th, 2011, 05:24 PM
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Thanks for the help. A couple of pictures are attached. The hood is not sitting properly and I am not able to open it. The release is sandwiched in the bumper. I also found a crack in the windshield.
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Old October 16th, 2011, 05:44 PM
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I had my '56 in The Austin Speed Shop for a while. They do a lot of good work, but can be pricey. All the staff was very friendly. If you are willing to travel a little bit I had been given the info for a shop in Kempner,TX which is supposed to be very honest and good priced. Let me know if you want it.
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contact Richard Hirsch. He is an olds guy through and through. Don't have his business address in Austin but you can contact him at 512-258-9359. Does fantastic work.
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Old October 16th, 2011, 11:41 PM
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Find a way to pull the bumper out some or remove it and you will be able to access the hood release. Sent you a pm.
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