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Originally Posted by slow&rusty

Let's talk body shops...along the same theme..

I’ve said repeatedly if you have a good relationship with a Body Shop that does quality work…you treat them like family.

Point and case, I live in Houston which has a huge car culture. I’ve restored lots of cars in my 16+ years here.

My go to “mom and pop” body shop that used to paint my old cars for years just sold out to a new owner after the original owner passed away. The new young owner after I approached him, made it clear he has no interest in working on old cars, let alone old cars that were rusty. His focus is insurance jobs, mini-vans, SUVs and new stuff.

So, there is a shift in the industry. If you can find a shop willing to do quality paint and body work on classics, many times you have to wait years in a queue.

Frustrating...

have a look at this post - looks like prety solution...
Does anyone need a Paint Job or Respray in Southern California?