Hi, I'm new to the forum. I recently received a 1972 Cutlass due to the unfortunate passing of my uncle. He restored this car inside and out before the wreck. The Family wants to sell his car, but I really don't want to, he drove the car daily and if capable I would like to keep and fix it b/c he really loved his car, I would hate to get rid of it. I looked up the Vin and it says it's a 1972 Cutlass S, Holiday Hardtop. The passenger side door, rocker and quarter panel took a hard hit, I want to know if it's repairable, and what is the price range I might be looking at if so if you had to guess. Or if you guys have recommendations of good bodyshops in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas and I would also be willing to travel as far as Houston area. Any info would be appreciated, I want to get this fixed in memory of my Uncle. It's a great car, cranks and luckily still drives fine still. here are pics of the current damage, by the looks of it, it's going to need some major bodywork! Thanks for the help. I'll post more pics if needed!

 

Pic of the car before accident! Idk if he used an original paint code, but if it's available to fix I would like keep the paint he picked if that is possible as well.

 

Sorry for your loss,sure it's repairable,just depends on how big your wallet is.

 

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Thanks, hearing it's fixable is more then enough to get it done! Now it's a matter of getting a reasonable price without cutting out on quality!

 

Thanks again Alex!

 

Pulled the Cutlass out for better pic in sunlight! Driver side is perfect, passenger side needs some work! No idea why the pic is upside down!

 

Used repair parts are available in Austin, Tx.

Henry

 

It doesn't appear it had any frame damage so it can be fixed. It won't be cheap and could exceed the value of the car. Bob White in Garland is one of the best paint and body guys in the DFW area. Bob has been a one man shop for years and has done some really high end stuff. He has done some work for me on several cars I had in an estate I am the executor of. He is thinking about retiring but I don't think he has yet. He is still working on a body off restoration of a 57 Bonneville. He is on National Drive in Garland and his number is 972-840-8757 and his cell is 214-675-2790. Feel free to use my name when you call him.

Glenn Hargrove