Body shop recommendations

Keep · 09-12-07, 09:38 AM

I've got an '83 40 with a roof that needs restoration. I plan to pull it of this spring and would like to find a shop with some land cruiser experience that does excellent work. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm near Burlington in central NC, but am willing to drive a few hours in any direction.

Thanks!

southerncruiser62 · 09-12-07, 10:27 AM

There is a guy off 501 where Duke Street and Roxboro Street intersect just outside of Durham that does real nice work, Metro Auto Service is the name I believe. I will see if I can come up with a number.

FJ45KC · 09-12-07, 02:40 PM

Rice Toyota in Greensboro has an excellent body shop. Not to far from you and they like old LC's.

mtweller · 09-12-07, 02:54 PM

Where'd you find a '83 40? Your lack of pictures is upsetting

FJ45KC · 09-12-07, 03:02 PM

wow.... missed that. I assumed it was a 60 when I saw 83!

Keep · 09-12-07, 05:54 PM

Thanks for the suggestions! I've got a nice list going of people to talk to. Someone locally recommended Elite Auto Body in Chapel Hill as well. Rice sounds great as they're only about 30 minutes from me.

I found my truck online, out of Utah. Ever since I got my 80 series and started spending time in the Land Cruiser communities like MUD I've become obsessed with getting a 40 too. Searched for a while to find a "rust free" (nearly) rig. Its my first 40 and I'm hooked.

I'll take a pic tomorrow and post it up.

crewzerdog · 09-20-07, 08:35 PM

Try Scott Winfield at "The Paint Shop" on the south side of Winston-Salem. About 80% of what he does is restoration jobs, hot rods, AC Cobra, muscle cars, etc...the other 20% is the regular 'fender bender auto repair for insurance companies'. He painted my 40 and did a great job. Some of his muscle cars have appaired on the cover of some hot rod magazines. Not cheap but you get what you pay for.
Tom

09-12-07, 09:38 AM	#1
Keep IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Burlington, NC Posts: 204	Body shop recommendations I've got an '83 40 with a roof that needs restoration. I plan to pull it of this spring and would like to find a shop with some land cruiser experience that does excellent work. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm near Burlington in central NC, but am willing to drive a few hours in any direction. Thanks! __________________ 94 FZJ80 - Lots of ARB and Slee, 12k, 4.88s on 35s 83 FJ40 - All original and unmolested

09-12-07, 10:27 AM	#2
southerncruiser62 ONSC President Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Raleigh TLCA# 17608 Posts: 1,144	There is a guy off 501 where Duke Street and Roxboro Street intersect just outside of Durham that does real nice work, Metro Auto Service is the name I believe. I will see if I can come up with a number. __________________ Olde North State Cruisers 95 FZJ80, "D" light works...oh and a few other things 92 P/U, 1KZ-TE Diesel Swap, 2" OME, DD.

09-12-07, 02:40 PM	#3
FJ45KC IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC TLCA# 4465 Posts: 147	Rice Toyota in Greensboro has an excellent body shop. Not to far from you and they like old LC's. __________________ 1974 FJ40 - Skyjacker, 4 wheel disc, PTO winch, 33's, fresh 2f, 4+ rear bumper, locked rear 1979 FJ40 - Frame off Ten years ago. 2007 Peg Perego FJ40 - Sticker removal mod.... Olde North State Cruisers of NC

09-12-07, 02:54 PM	#4
mtweller IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Morrisville NC Posts: 795	Where'd you find a '83 40? Your lack of pictures is upsetting __________________ "Ramon" Weller '78 FJ40 - Dune Beige - In the operating room for SOA (FJ55 rear flipped fronts), SM465, MetalTech full cage You don't have to be good with a welder, if you're good with a grinder.... Regardless of what happens on 11/5, we need to come together and beat this partisan BS!!

09-12-07, 03:02 PM	#5
FJ45KC IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC TLCA# 4465 Posts: 147	wow.... missed that. I assumed it was a 60 when I saw 83! __________________ 1974 FJ40 - Skyjacker, 4 wheel disc, PTO winch, 33's, fresh 2f, 4+ rear bumper, locked rear 1979 FJ40 - Frame off Ten years ago. 2007 Peg Perego FJ40 - Sticker removal mod.... Olde North State Cruisers of NC


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09-12-07, 05:54 PM	#6
Keep IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Burlington, NC Posts: 204	Thanks for the suggestions! I've got a nice list going of people to talk to. Someone locally recommended Elite Auto Body in Chapel Hill as well. Rice sounds great as they're only about 30 minutes from me. I found my truck online, out of Utah. Ever since I got my 80 series and started spending time in the Land Cruiser communities like MUD I've become obsessed with getting a 40 too. Searched for a while to find a "rust free" (nearly) rig. Its my first 40 and I'm hooked. I'll take a pic tomorrow and post it up. __________________ 94 FZJ80 - Lots of ARB and Slee, 12k, 4.88s on 35s 83 FJ40 - All original and unmolested

09-20-07, 08:35 PM	#7
crewzerdog IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 147	Try Scott Winfield at "The Paint Shop" on the south side of Winston-Salem. About 80% of what he does is restoration jobs, hot rods, AC Cobra, muscle cars, etc...the other 20% is the regular 'fender bender auto repair for insurance companies'. He painted my 40 and did a great job. Some of his muscle cars have appaired on the cover of some hot rod magazines. Not cheap but you get what you pay for. Tom __________________ 79FJ40 with factory p/s, emissions, etc.....

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