Restoration help or helpers please - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nartkers · 10-13-2008, 09:18 PM

My dad is trying to finish up a sentimental project. It is a sweet 67 short stepper. He is having a difficult time working on it for several reasons, but needs help with the finishing. The drivetrain is pretty much complete, but the disc conversion and paint needs to be done.
Does anyone know of a good reputable paint and body man in Michigan?
What about someone to install the disc brake conversion kit?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Any questions please let me know.
Thanks

hotrodxy · 10-13-2008, 10:04 PM

any good shop with a alignment rack should be able to help out with the disk brake conversion. don't take it to maaco for the paint

nartkers · 10-14-2008, 06:37 AM

Thanks for the reply.
I was hoping someone might know of a good custom paint guy that either works from home or does special projects after hours or something like that.

thirdstreettito · 10-14-2008, 07:22 AM

Do a Google search for Michigan area body shop, go to their shop and look at their work, talk to some customers, if you like what you see, tell him what you need. Usually "custom" shops are very good at painting, but make sure they ARE reputable like you said. You should be able to get a good paint job with this info, Just be prepared to pay $$$$.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 10-14-2008, 07:26 AM

There is a shop in the Muskegon area that does good work. If interested I will give you the contact information.

Jim

nartkers · 10-14-2008, 07:39 AM

Jim,
Please pass along the info.
Thanks!

**special-K** · 10-14-2008, 09:39 AM

Too bad a member can`t slip over and help him out.Maaco`s just a name.It depends on who runs it and who they have working there.They don`t do crappy work because it`s cheaper.There`s a Maaco that I know of that consistantly puts out fine work.I just saw a job they did and knew they were good a few years ago.It`s about 1 1/2 hours from me.That`s where I`d go,and I know other painters.

10-13-2008, 09:18 PM	#1
nartkers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 178	Restoration help or helpers please My dad is trying to finish up a sentimental project. It is a sweet 67 short stepper. He is having a difficult time working on it for several reasons, but needs help with the finishing. The drivetrain is pretty much complete, but the disc conversion and paint needs to be done. Does anyone know of a good reputable paint and body man in Michigan? What about someone to install the disc brake conversion kit? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Any questions please let me know. Thanks

10-13-2008, 10:04 PM	#2
hotrodxy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: louisburg kansas Posts: 71	Re: Restoration help or helpers please any good shop with a alignment rack should be able to help out with the disk brake conversion. don't take it to maaco for the paint __________________ 1967 LWB 4speed-current project 1970 LWB 3 speed -stolen 1980 Z28 - sold 1968 Barracuda Big block- sold 1969 Firebird 400/400-sold

10-14-2008, 06:37 AM	#3
nartkers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 178	Re: Restoration help or helpers please Thanks for the reply. I was hoping someone might know of a good custom paint guy that either works from home or does special projects after hours or something like that.

10-14-2008, 07:22 AM	#4
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Restoration help or helpers please Do a Google search for Michigan area body shop, go to their shop and look at their work, talk to some customers, if you like what you see, tell him what you need. Usually "custom" shops are very good at painting, but make sure they ARE reputable like you said. You should be able to get a good paint job with this info, Just be prepared to pay $$$$. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

10-14-2008, 07:26 AM	#5
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Restoration help or helpers please There is a shop in the Muskegon area that does good work. If interested I will give you the contact information. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

10-14-2008, 07:39 AM	#6
nartkers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 178	Re: Restoration help or helpers please Jim, Please pass along the info. Thanks!

10-14-2008, 09:39 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Restoration help or helpers please Too bad a member can`t slip over and help him out.Maaco`s just a name.It depends on who runs it and who they have working there.They don`t do crappy work because it`s cheaper.There`s a Maaco that I know of that consistantly puts out fine work.I just saw a job they did and knew they were good a few years ago.It`s about 1 1/2 hours from me.That`s where I`d go,and I know other painters. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.