Hi Mike:
You might want to ask around at the next Toronto Triumph Club
meeting, and at British Car Day (Sept. 21) at Bronte Creek Park.
If you're not a TTC member, you'll want to join --- it's a great
organization.
A number of TTC members have used Kerr's Auto Body and Repairs
in Mississauga. I'm happy with the body work and paint job that they
did on my TR3A.
The owner and his son have just finished restoring a TR6 for the son,
so they know what to do.
Nice people and highly recommended.
Regards,
Dave MacKay
TR3A s/n 68639L(O)
near Toronto, Canada
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>Date: Thu, 04 Sep 2003 17:04:56 -0400
>From: Mike Himelfarb <mhimelfarb@shoppersdrugmart.ca>
>Subject: Repainting Recommendations
>I've got a '72 TR6 I bought a couple of years ago knowing the paint
>would have to be re-done soon. Now that "soon" is upon me I'm trying to
>do it without spending an arm and a leg.
>The car has fibreglass front and rear fenders which I intend to replace
>with steel. I will also be removing the windscreen frame, top, interior
>and all exterior bits myself before painting starts. I then figure to
>float it to a good shop to be sanded, primed and painted. I already
>have one quote for $3500 which presumes I'll do all the above myself.
>Before I run around haphazardly I'm wondering what everyone's
>experiences are with approaching the job this way. I had considered
>doing everything myself but I only have a cluttered single-car garage
>completely unsuitable as a paint booth.
>Also, can anyone recommend someone in Southern Ontario who can take on
>this job without breaking my bank account?
>Mike Himelfarb
>Director, Central Support
>Information Technology Department
>Shoppers Drug Mart
>(416) 490-2754
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