Body Shop for Classic Car

Dad207 · 06-21-2023, 09:11 PM

I have classic sports car, 1990 Alfa Romeo, which I am bringing up the the Lake this summer- and ideally for the long term. Needs minor body work. Looking for a body shop that is a bit more careful and hands on, experience with classic or specialty cars. Recommendations?

thinkxingu · 06-22-2023, 04:00 AM

I'm not sure if Finn's Garage in Meredith does body work or if it's only a garage, but they've posted here about, and held, classic car meets in the past, so I might start there.

*Looking at their website, they might only buy and sell, but I think they might still be a good start.

Good luck!

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Biggd · 06-22-2023, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

I'm not sure if Finn's Garage in Meredith does body work or if it's only a garage, but they've posted here about, and held, classic car meets in the past, so I might start there.

*Looking at their website, they might only buy and sell, but I think they might still be a good start.

Good luck!

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I think he only buys and sells cars but he could probably point you in the right direction.

FlyingScot · 06-22-2023, 07:51 AM

Nice car! I would try Weston in Wolfeboro. I am not sure about classics, but they are highly recommended and often have expensive wheels in their lot

Slickcraft · 06-22-2023, 09:24 AM

Alton Motorsports is a classic car dealer, they may have a body shop suggestion.

https://www.altonmotorsports.com/cars/

Alan

Woodsy · 06-22-2023, 02:21 PM

Lily Pond Auto & Marine Restoration in Gilford! The owner is a guy named Paul Staffier... he is an old school guy and has several award winning restorations under his belt.

Paul Staffier
(508) 250-3230

Woodsy

chachee52 · 06-22-2023, 06:01 PM

if you find one, please post because I have a '67 mustang and most body shops won't touch a classic because it's opening up a can of worms and people usually don't want to pay for the extra things that they find.
I've been lucky being in a car club and have only needed minor things that a lot of the members can help with. But I'm dreading the day I need a little more.

Woodsy · 06-22-2023, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by chachee52

if you find one, please post because I have a '67 mustang and most body shops won't touch a classic because it's opening up a can of worms and people usually don't want to pay for the extra things that they find.
I've been lucky being in a car club and have only needed minor things that a lot of the members can help with. But I'm dreading the day I need a little more.

Give Paul a call... he knows Mustangs!

Woodsy

Sue Doe-Nym · 06-22-2023, 08:55 PM

Valley Collision and Restoration in Albany, NH did a fantastic job on the family ‘63 TR3B. Many we know have used him. Can’t say enough positives. Stefan Bcatie.
603-447-6612.

06-21-2023, 09:11 PM	#1
Dad207 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Summer home at Echo Shores, Minge Cove; home in Baltimore MD Posts: 108 Thanks: 191 Thanked 61 Times in 28 Posts	Body Shop for Classic Car I have classic sports car, 1990 Alfa Romeo, which I am bringing up the the Lake this summer- and ideally for the long term. Needs minor body work. Looking for a body shop that is a bit more careful and hands on, experience with classic or specialty cars. Recommendations?

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Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,960 Thanks: 80 Thanked 976 Times in 437 Posts	Lily Pond Auto & Marine Restoration in Gilford! The owner is a guy named Paul Staffier... he is an old school guy and has several award winning restorations under his belt. Paul Staffier (508) 250-3230 Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

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Sue Doe-Nym Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,425 Thanks: 743 Thanked 788 Times in 413 Posts	This guy is the real deal Valley Collision and Restoration in Albany, NH did a fantastic job on the family ‘63 TR3B. Many we know have used him. Can’t say enough positives. Stefan Bcatie. 603-447-6612.

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thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,151 Thanks: 1,161 Thanked 2,033 Times in 1,257 Posts	I'm not sure if Finn's Garage in Meredith does body work or if it's only a garage, but they've posted here about, and held, classic car meets in the past, so I might start there. *Looking at their website, they might only buy and sell, but I think they might still be a good start. Good luck! Sent from my SM-S911U using Tapatalk

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