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Metro Bolters:

I'm nearly three years in having "professionals" work on getting the body and mechanicals of my 1952 3/4 ton Chevrolet pickup rebuilt and "we're" nearly done.

But they've pretty much lost interest at this point and we're back at square one on getting the passenger side door to shut. It's "closed" now after being slammed so hard it took paint off the door frame AND there is blue sky visible from the inside between the top of the door and the frame. And it won't open. Ah well.

So . . . I've researched the threads here and there's plenty of door info but it would be nice to find a shop within a 100 miles of Woodbridge, VA that would take the time to get it right.

Any ideas?

Hilary Smith
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check out "The restoration shop" I have driven down there a few times now to get with machine shop work. Not sure, but i have seen some of their work on body work, seemed pretty good.

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I once worked at Vintage Motorcar Company http://vintagemotorcarco.com/

John, one of the owners is an absolute magician with sheet metal and taught me quite a lot.
It's certianly worth the call and or visit, I'm sure they are capable of solving your door fit troubles properly.

Grigg


1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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My thanks to ndkid275 and Grigg for their great suggestions! Nice to have choices.

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I stopped by VMC today, gave Paul a heads up that you might call.


1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
---All pictures---
"First, get a clear notion of what you desire to accomplish, and then in all probability you will succeed in doing it..." -Henry Maudslay-

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