A newb from Los Angeles...this forum is great!

[WorkinLonghorn]

workinlonghorn,

thx for the welcome.

I am down the street from you in Valley Glen. Maybe you have some advice on a good resorce for body work?
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jwalk1972

Hi neighbor. If you saw my truck you'd quickly realize I don't know anything about body work or bodyshops. It was pristine 11 years ago but she's had a rough life since then.Someday though I'll fix 'er up,that's for sure.
I do know a guy that runs "Ricks" auto body on Hyperion in Hollywood.He's a real stand-up guy but I've never had anything priced there. That will be the first place I go for advice/body work.

[Sinister]

I'm in Studio City as well. I'm getting some body work done at a place out Laurel Canyon/Sherman Way. Price was great, I pick it up in a day or so. I'll let you know how it turns out...

[rick0312]

You will find this board to be a life saver...so many experts with decades of experience! I joined a couple of years ago when I purchased my 69 c10. I always was albe to handle small task like brake changes and minor repairs. Now with the help of my fellow board members I am pulling motors, doing minor rust repair and even tried a little bit of painting.....Would have not been possible without the priceless information shared on the board!

Rick

[Jwalk1972]

Originally Posted by Sinister

I'm in Studio City as well. I'm getting some body work done at a place out Laurel Canyon/Sherman Way. Price was great, I pick it up in a day or so. I'll let you know how it turns out...

thx....please do.

what kind of work? did you get it painted?

look forward to seeing some before and after pictures.

[Sinister]

Originally Posted by Jwalk1972

what kind of work? did you get it painted?

look forward to seeing some before and after pictures.

Well I picked my truck today, and they did an awesome job. Sorry I didn't get any pics. Straightened out my bed, (Fixed a bunch of dents in it), welded up some holes in the bedsides that the PO drilled. Fixed a dent in the passenger side rocker, and shot the bedsides with primer for $500. They did me right. They're H & T Autobody, they're phone # is (818) 439-9786. I don't know what they would charge to fix your rust, but I think you'd be better off with a new cab.

[Jwalk1972]

Originally Posted by Sinister

Well I picked my truck today, and they did an awesome job. Sorry I didn't get any pics. Straightened out my bed, (Fixed a bunch of dents in it), welded up some holes in the bedsides that the PO drilled. Fixed a dent in the passenger side rocker, and shot the bedsides with primer for $500. They did me right. They're H & T Auto body, they're phone # is (818) 439-9786. I don't know what they would charge to fix your rust, but I think you'd be better off with a new cab.

thx for headz up. it sounds like you got hooked up. Are you going to have it painted?
I have another car in the shop now and when I go pick it up i am going to have them give me an estimate on my truck. I think I might stop in at H & T for another estimate this weekend.

I really appreciate the help. I will let you know how it goes.

[6bangr]

just as new as you from east L.A

[Jwalk1972]

welcome....i feel like everyone on this forum has PHD's in Chevy's.

I'm learning alot.

[oldblu65]

Welcome jwalk , southeast Tennessee here !