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  1. 11-13-2021, 09:28 AM #1
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    Body shop / guy recommendations for 72 911

    Hi,
    My 72 911 Targa is in need of extensive body work: suspension pan, right rear quarter panel, minor floor work etc. I have all the replacement panels as NOS Porsche originals, and I'm looking for a body shop / body guy to do this work.
    Which shop do you guys recommend in Southern California?
    I'm not looking for the high dollar VIP restoration shops (like CPR) but I definitely need someone who know what they're dealing with.
    I'm in North San Diego County.
    Thank you for your recommendations!
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    Hi,

    Currently going through a restoration with a good amount of body/metal work. The bodyshop working on my 71T coupe is in Chatsworth, CA.

    To me there are three tiers of Porsche ‘body shops’:

    Tier 1 - Full restoration shop with in-house bodywork and paint capabilities
    Tier 2 - Porsche exclusive bodyshop with a Celette bench
    Tier 3 - Experienced German body shops (no Celette)

    Are you looking for a shop with a Celette? You will also need to factor in timing. Most, if not all, in SoCal are booked about 1.5 to 2 years out.

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    Carparc USA in Costa Mesa may take on your project , they are Porsche exclusive with a Celette bench .
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  5. 11-13-2021, 05:52 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Richy View Post
    Carport USA may take on your project , they are Porsche exclusive with a Celette bench .
    Did you mean Carparc USA?
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    Carparc would fall under Tier 1.
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    Andy Elsener in Huntington Beach. He does great sheetmetal/body work (including work for Wilhoit) and Shane East in Orange for paint.
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    Quote Originally Posted by myflat6 View Post
    Andy Elsener in Huntington Beach. He does great sheetmetal/body work (including work for Wilhoit) and Shane East in Orange for paint.
    Hey Bill,

    Does Andy have a Celette ?
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  10. 11-13-2021, 07:24 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by rgupta250 View Post
    Hey Bill,

    Does Andy have a Celette ?
    He has a custom table - no Celette. He has his own opinions on it. I saw him restoring Seinfeld’s leaf green targa when my car was there. He does great work although more known for 356’s. He has done a few cars that have gone to Bill Folmer for completion recently (although Richard’s shop may be one of the best for completion).

    Oh and Ravi is correct - most shops will have lengthy waiting times.
    Last edited by myflat6; 11-14-2021 at 05:38 AM.
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