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Posted by: N_Jay Sep 9 2016, 10:47 AM

I am starting to look for a decent shop to do the body work and rust restoration on my 914.
I am in the Chicago NW burbs, but figure a good (and good priced) shop is worth the travel if needed.

I am looking for a quality job, but not a "show car" job.

Longevity is paramount over perfection, and price will have to come into play.

Posted by: GeorgeRud Sep 9 2016, 11:38 AM

I had a good experience with Action Auto Body in Des Plaines when my son had a truck take out most of the passenger side sheet metal and doors on his metallic Jetta. The owner, Bill, is a nice fellow and he's located just east of downtown Des Plaines. I haven't had him do any work on my Porsches, but I was impressed with the work he did on the VW.

Posted by: Philip W. Sep 9 2016, 12:34 PM

why don't you take it down to Brad's 914 shop in Peoria?

Posted by: N_Jay Sep 9 2016, 01:20 PM

Will put 914 LTD on my list as soon as the car can be trusted for a 3 hour drive

Posted by: GeorgeRud Sep 9 2016, 02:29 PM

Brad also provides pickup service, but I don't think he does any painting himself. I remember him saying that he also had issues finding a consistently good painter.

Another shop that is highly rated is the Last Detail in North Chicago/Waukegan area.

Posted by: N_Jay Sep 9 2016, 02:38 PM

I don't want it "picked up" till I am ready to get it done, but need to know what it needs well ahead of that. (Hence why I need to have it drivable)

The Last Detail seems to be the exact show quality shop, I know will never be happy with eth compromises from concourse condition I will be asking for.