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Jun 2, 2022 | 01:59 PM

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djfllmn

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Originally Posted by white89gt

I try to do something every day. Doesn't always work out like that, but I try. I'm no pro at body work, but this thing is learnin' me the hard way.

thats actually what my college degree is in, collision repair. some days i miss it others i don't. the chemicals are nasty

Jun 2, 2022 | 03:08 PM

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white89gt

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That's sweet... I didn't know that about you, DJ.

Jun 2, 2022 | 03:10 PM

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COStruck

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Someday I'll do that, too. The one thing I know about bodywork is it is the definitive example of "if you want it done right, do it yourself."

Jun 2, 2022 | 03:12 PM

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djfllmn

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From: Amish Country

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Someday I'll do that, too. The one thing I know about bodywork is it is the definitive example of "if you want it done right, do it yourself."

some times yes, sometimes no. If you find a good body shop you'll never know there was work done..other shops as my instructor said..should have their hands cut off

Jun 2, 2022 | 03:17 PM

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some times yes, sometimes no. If you find a good body shop you'll never know there was work done..other shops as my instructor said..should have their hands cut off

Key word there... IF.

I always look for the shops that do hotrods. They seem to be the most likely to be worth a damn.

Jun 2, 2022 | 03:17 PM

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That's sweet... I didn't know that about you, DJ.

check out below..the PO of the thunderchicken left a battery in that was leaking, had to completely re build the battery tray
PS i know my welds suck, i am not a welder.

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update time...this weekend was a big one...fixed the battery tray area

Before