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  1. 12-27-2018, 04:02 PM #1
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    Suspension pan R/R - seeking SF Bay Area body shop recs & process advice

    I am looking for recs for a SF Bay Area body shop to replace the suspension pan on a 70.

    Recs and other advice appreciated. Thanks much! Tim.
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  2. 12-28-2018, 09:10 AM #2
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    Jerry Woods Ent. In Campbell Ca.
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    Steve at Classic Autobody in Berkeley. He done a bunch of them.
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    Thanks! I rang both yesterday to discuss.
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    Appreciated the two recommendations above however they were not able to take this on so I hired Jennings Kustom Restorations in Concord CA. The job ended up being worse than anticipated rust wise, we found two holes and some very thin areas. The front of control arm (pictured above) was also a significant safety concern. Took about 2 weeks, texture match is good and the car is driving straight, no issues. I ordered the pan from www.restoration-design.com, it arrived in about 5 business days.

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  6. 02-18-2019, 04:11 PM #6
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    That was a lot of rust, looks great now! I'm having the same work done next week, hope mine turns out as well. Using restoration design metal here too. Tom
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    Quote Originally Posted by NYSport View Post
    That was a lot of rust, looks great now! I'm having the same work done next week, hope mine turns out as well. Using restoration design metal here too. Tom
    Make sure they have a good spot welder. Ours is expensive and we had special arms made for it to fit in the trunk. The RD parts aren't epoxy primed so we do that first on the under side to prevent rust. And of course weld through primer which is the gold color you see in the picture. Also, don't forget the support brackets under the gas tank lateral support panel that help strengthen where the control arm bolts go. Some don't realize they need those.
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