Small body shop/individual recommendations

[specialk_34]

Hi all,

Just picked up a used cargo van to move my bikes around in, and I'm looking for someone that would be able to do some bodywork on the van. Searched the forums and not really finding recommendations for a small shop or an individual that can do this work for a reasonable price since I'm paying out of pocket for this.

Since the van is just for transport, I'm less concerned with getting a "factory finish" than I am with just getting some work done and looking decent. I'm willing to give someone working out of their house/garage the work, but I'd like to stick to someone that one of you would recommend.

If any of you guys has anyone that you'd recommend, I'd appreciate it.

Thanks!

[Zach929rr]

I know a guy that runs a small shop that I (believe) did the work for sugarreys BMW. I've known the guy for ~5 years and he's a straight shooter. Sugarrey didn't have anything negative to say, if I recall. Does everything from Pre-runners to rods to dragsters, welding to paint.

[specialk_34]

Sounds like a start- can you send me their contact info? Thanks!

[Zach929rr]

Sure thing. I'll get it to you tomorrow.

[sugarrey]

Actually Zach I am picking up the BMW hopefully tomorrow. Berry has been a pleasure to deal with and is working within my cash limitations which works great with me. Will post before and after pics hopefully by the weekend.

[Zach929rr]

Actually Zach I am picking up the BMW hopefully tomorrow. Berry has been a pleasure to deal with and is working within my cash limitations which works great with me. Will post before and after pics hopefully by the weekend.

Good to hear. You should come over for beers sometime.

Pm inbound with information SpecialK.

[Sully]

Actually Zach I am picking up the BMW hopefully tomorrow. Berry has been a pleasure to deal with and is working within my cash limitations which works great with me. Will post before and after pics hopefully by the weekend.

What did you have done ?

[sugarrey]

It had a-arm, strut and suspension damage. Also had a new fender installed and had to repair the hood and front bumper. Also installed new marker and fog light. This is before, I will post after pics by the weekend hopefully!

Also, needed some brake work done. I bought the parts and he threw in the labor!

Berry is a nice guy 4sho!

[sugarrey]

Got the car back from Barry and Bearco, here are some pics. He saved me over $1000 bucks from the other shops. Took a little longer than expected, but he did me a favor and I appreciate that he helped me out cover the deductible that I couldn't afford. Just got it back today and cleaned it up, gotta go back for a couple little touchups but overall I am happy with the results. He could use some work, keep him in mind. I recommend this shop.

Thanks to Zach for recommending him.

[brennahm]

Hotchkiss are good people who do good work. They're on Colfax just east of Monaco...

[Zach929rr]

Well you know what they say.

Choose 2:
1) Quick
2) Cheap
3) Quality

[fairrpe86]

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