recommend C1 body repair in Los Angeles area

[Alfred Cellier]

Ouch. %&$@%^$! Today a woman hit my '58 (early, #378) in the right rear exhaust/bumper, mangled the fibreglass back there and bent the bumper and its' supports. Pushed the bumper up and forward, looks mildly twisted. Possibly damaged exhaust and/or muffler - need to get it on a rack to tell.

My insurance is with Hagerty. Do you folks have recommendations for a good C1-aware body-work shop (glass, paint, bumper chrome, brackets) in the Los Angeles (southwest - I'm in Rancho Palos Verdes) area? I want to maintain originality and not lose judging points due to this mishap.

Thanks, ... Al '58 #378 245hp N6AC@ARRL.net

[Rob A.]

Re: recommend C1 body repair in Los Angeles area

Not really in LA, but call West Coast Corvettes in Anaheim. They can refer you to the body shop they use. I have seen their work, they are very good and very familiar with proper use of bonding strips and the correct adhesive, and can make the repair undetectable from factory installation. I can look up their phone number if you are interested.

[Rob A.]

Re: recommend C1 body repair in Los Angeles area

West Coast Corvettes 714-630-1127

[Dennis A.]

Re: recommend C1 body repair in Los Angeles area

Alfred...

I have seen some very good work done by Corvette Specialty in Riverside, They always have a backlog of work however, and it might be a while getting an appointment..(909) 272-8648