Crash pics looking for GSO body shop

niner11 · 10-03-2005, 04:42 PM

The good news is that nobody was hurt and it wasn't my fault. Other guy got a ticket for an idiot lane change and sudden stop to pick up something that fell out of his truck.

I'm looking for a high end body shop in the Greensboro or Raleigh area but open to any suggestions from North Carolina pelicans.

Kenny Hawkins and Paragon in Raleigh have been mentioned but I'll take any input from the board. Thanks, Chuck

TerryH · TerryH's Garage

My condolences. Glad it wasn't worse. Too many idiots out there.

Tim Walsh · Tim Walsh's Garage

Check out the body shop next to Bill Gordon Automotive, the do high end porsche, ferrari and other high end work and from what I've seen they do good work. Might be expensive but worth checking out

From what I here kenny Hawkins is pretty pricey but does good work. If you're willing to drive to raleigh try RJ&G, heard good things about them. (they're on the same road as European Performance, can't remember the road name)

Sorry don't have any personal experiences, haven't needed them yet. (knocks on wood)

niner11 · 10-03-2005, 07:34 PM

Thanks guys. I was pretty lucky as this could have been much worse.

s2per · s2per's Garage

If you don't mind a bit of a drive, Bassen Auto Body Shop in Winston-Salem (336.768.9003) does exceptional quality work. I've seen 2 amazing 911 jobs from his admittedly BMW-biased shop. He also paints the Bimmerworld race cars, as I recall. Ask for Steve, tell him I sent you.

Paul Thomas · 09:16 AM

Call Mark Rich, at Rich Automotive, on Eastchester in High Point. I dont have his phone number handy but he is in the book. Dont let the small shop fool you, he is honest and does fantastic work. I would have him paint my car if needed. I have used him 4-5 times with great results.

Paul

islandflyer · islandflyer's Garage

Chuck!!
what the hell!!!!!!!!!!, that sucks, the car was safe in ATL and all it took was a month in GSO. DAmmmm. Anyway sorry to see it that way. I'm Doing LEX CD this month (lt me enjoy them while I can)please give me a call. Later.......

niner11 · 10-04-2005, 09:10 AM

Jose, the guy did a "Crazy Ivan" and pinched me into a curb but the tub looks fine. The cop wrote him a ticket without even seeing the accident so pretty obvious what happened.

See you in JFK....just kidding. Maybe we can fly checks out of florida if this DAL crap keeps up.

911teo · 10-04-2005, 09:56 AM

Chuck
I am sorry for what happened...
I know it might be a little far but I had a GREAT experience with
Import Paint and Body in Charlotte NC.
They did my widebody conversion and repaint and it looks fabolous.

Good luck!

911teo · 10-04-2005, 10:00 AM

Some pics of their work...

Under the "knife"

And the finished product

niner11 · 10-04-2005, 10:11 AM

Thanks again everyone for the info on body shops and the condolences.

Those flares look great but I can't get over how good the Fuchs look on your car.

I have some 16x7,8's that will go on mine with flag mirrors and a duck tail but it'll have to wait for this mishap to be taken care of first.

I need to pick up a Z motor in CLT in the next week so its not out of my way to find a body shop down there. Thanks

911teo · 10-04-2005, 10:18 AM

Chuck give them a call... Speak to Loren. They get every single job from Hendrick Porsche. And they are very reasonably priced (not that you care).

PS
The wheels are actually Lindsey Racing... Custom made... they take Fuchs centres and weld them onto a 17' barrel... any size you want them... So I went 9.5x17 in the front and 11x17 in the back...

Again good luck and let me know if I can help