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daveintactown Samba Member
Joined: January 28, 2021 Posts: 6 Location: Tacoma, WA, USA
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Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 9:28 pm Post subject: Wanted Type 2 body person PNW |
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First time poster, in need of body work for my 1963 11 window Turkis. I'm located in Tacoma, WA. Please help with a referral for someone reputable if you know anyone who is willing to assist. Transaxle being rebuilt and I'm actively procuring parts.
Thank you.
Regards,
David W. |
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earlywesty Samba Member
Joined: May 03, 2004 Posts: 2356 Location: In the woods, Ontario
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Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 4:23 am Post subject: Re: Wanted Type 2 body person PNW |
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For metal work - consider username sled on here aka Jake M. |
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51057 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Erik G Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2002 Posts: 13247 Location: Tejas!
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Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 3:13 pm Post subject: Re: Wanted Type 2 body person PNW |
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vintage vee dub in port orchard |
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KrisBalfe Samba Member
Joined: December 06, 2004 Posts: 831 Location: SLC
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Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 4:25 pm Post subject: Re: Wanted Type 2 body person PNW |
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Gotta say, if I didn’t do all my own work and wanted someone with a better skill set and attention to detail than myself I would absolutely contact Jake/Sled to work magic on my buses. Solid work being done there. |
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daveintactown Samba Member
Joined: January 28, 2021 Posts: 6 Location: Tacoma, WA, USA
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Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 7:19 pm Post subject: Re: Wanted Type 2 body person PNW |
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I've tried the first two. Can is backlogged over a year and Jake doesn't call back. I'll che Port Orchard. I found some guys in Port Angeles but they didn't even know what green metal is, this my quest. Thanks for the responses! |
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Lind Samba Member
Joined: November 06, 2000 Posts: 9905 Location: idaho
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Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 7:34 pm Post subject: Re: Wanted Type 2 body person PNW |
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If you want high level good work which most any bus deserves, it is going to take a couple/few years at least. Pretty much any skilled bus metal guy is booked at least a year into the future. Same is true for most general metal guys. There is just too much demand for skilled work. The metalwork is the first step, then the body and paint need to be done. Many body shops won't do complete paint jobs.
Be prepared to spend the next few years and a large sum of money on this project. This is not simple or easy, it is a lengthy painful process, but it can be fun and driving a split bus is a great feeling.
Post a few pics of your bus so we can see what you are needing. _________________ .
Wanted:
Idaho VW license plate frames or other dealership items.
VWoA literature and early dealership or distributor literature/pictures/information
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daveintactown Samba Member
Joined: January 28, 2021 Posts: 6 Location: Tacoma, WA, USA
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Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 7:38 pm Post subject: Re: Wanted Type 2 body person PNW |
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That adds up. It is a lengthy process. I'm just starting but am patient. Thx |
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ronjonlasvegas Samba Member
Joined: October 08, 2004 Posts: 898 Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 5:30 am Post subject: Re: Wanted Type 2 body person PNW |
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I think this shop is 180 miles from you, but I follow them on FB and they do great work.
https://www.silverliningautorestoration.com/ _________________ September 1964 Standard Sunroof walk through SWR/BG original paint. |
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daveintactown Samba Member
Joined: January 28, 2021 Posts: 6 Location: Tacoma, WA, USA
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Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 10:19 pm Post subject: Re: Wanted Type 2 body person PNW |
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They look pretty legit. I'll call them and investigate. Thanks. |
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