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> My Latest Trip to Los Ponchos or how, well they fixed Ted's 356!
john rogers
post Jan 14 2006, 08:36 PM
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Some are still hesitent to get body work done south of the border, but the workmanship and price are pretty darn good. My racing buddy Ted rolled his 356 at the HSR West Palm Springs race this past November and had just about every part of the car dented, twisted or crumpled. Here are some before and after shots of what he had done. The roof was replaced and you can not see where the welding was done and the fenders and hoods were hammered out!


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post Jan 14 2006, 08:36 PM
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post Jan 14 2006, 08:37 PM
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post Jan 14 2006, 08:37 PM
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post Jan 14 2006, 08:39 PM
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Wow, Very nice work. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Jan 14 2006, 08:44 PM
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I think Los Panchos does very good work.

It's all in the details.

Ya get what ya pay for.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
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post Jan 14 2006, 08:45 PM
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post Jan 14 2006, 09:07 PM
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I'm really glad to see this, I was talking to Ted after it happened, at that time he hadn't decided what to do. Well, that looks excellent, great to see Ted get her fixed.

Later, Don
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post Jan 14 2006, 09:22 PM
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QUOTE (DonTraver @ Jan 14 2006, 07:07 PM)
I'm really glad to see this, I was talking to Ted after it happened, at that time he hadn't decided what to do. Well, that looks excellent, great to see Ted get her fixed.

Later, Don

So far your advise has been really good....

Thanks Don.
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post Jan 14 2006, 09:27 PM
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dude. they rock.
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post Jan 14 2006, 09:29 PM
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Think I got misunderstood, I didn't tell Ted about Los Poncho's, I did tell him if he wanted some help fixing it outselves, I'd be happy to give him a hand, just give me a call.

Well after seeing the pictures of the after, I'm amazed, she looks great. Hell, I'd still be working on the first fender.

Later, Don
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post Jan 14 2006, 10:20 PM
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Did ya see my ass dragger down there?

White 912 with *some* rust.

I saw the 356 in the paint booth on wednesday. Damn, it looked good... that yellow is really really nice in person.
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post Jan 15 2006, 12:03 AM
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I was at the race and saw the car roll. I also saw it afterwards. I wasn't sure it would be fixed. They did a real nice job. I am impressed!
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post Jan 15 2006, 12:08 AM
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Looks great! What's the underside of the roof look like now? That's the real test...
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post Jan 15 2006, 01:07 AM
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how much did that cost?
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post Jan 15 2006, 04:42 AM
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QUOTE (neo914-6 @ Jan 14 2006, 10:08 PM)
Looks great! What's the underside of the roof look like now? That's the real test...

I saw it. Its clean.
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post Jan 15 2006, 11:15 AM
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There was a donor roof from the SF Bay area. We looked and could not find the weld seams where it was grafted on. The fenders were not replaced since they had to beat them out some anyways and by then they were about finished. Did see the 912 and it was resting peacfully!
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post Jan 15 2006, 12:20 PM
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Ok, I'm impressed. Can you reveal the itemized costs?
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post Jan 15 2006, 12:42 PM
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That is a miracle : )

I'm guessing it cost $5K

In the states it would cost $15K

Just a guess as I am as curious as to the cost as you guys.

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