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Technical & General Discussion Area => Tech Torque Pre 1973 => Topic started by: skinner36 on September 25, 2021, 03:27:16 pm

Title: Filling Pin Holes in the hood
Post by: skinner36 on September 25, 2021, 03:27:16 pm

Hi,

A previous owner put bonnet pins in the hood of my '65 and and to make things worse. they were put in the wrong place.

I am looking for a repair place in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne where I can get these holes filled properly, can anyone suggest a good place to get this done?

Thanks,

John

Title: Re: Filling Pin Holes in the hood
Post by: GEOFF289 on September 27, 2021, 03:51:01 pm

G'day John.

I've had work done on my car here

https://www.truelocal.com.au/business/hi-gloss-bodyworks/knoxfield

after it got scraped by a clown not paying attention and would recommend them unreservedly. I assume they'd be up for a job like your's.

Fella called Adam is the owner.

Title: Re: Filling Pin Holes in the hood
Post by: Megzee67 on September 27, 2021, 07:39:31 pm

G'day John
Some jobs can seem pretty straight forward however body shops are in the business of making money....and every hour adds up....
Grab a mate and scribe to present hinge-bonnet location and then remove the bonnet and take it to your chosen repairer..
Pretty easy job really plus it seems it will require patch weld work/grinding/filler/prep and top coat on both sides of the repair location so the shop will charge you for something you can do.
Plus sides-your pride and joy can stay in your shed .
Your not paying hourly rate for an easy task they will ultimately need to do...150 saved is 150 saved :smile01:
You may find they get the job done relatively quickly as it is basically bench and booth work..
Try and give them the most accurate paint colour code as well.

Title: Re: Filling Pin Holes in the hood
Post by: skinner36 on September 27, 2021, 10:00:45 pm

Thanks for your help guys

John

Title: Re: Filling Pin Holes in the hood
Post by: skinner36 on December 16, 2021, 02:49:28 pm

Hi,

 I just thought that I would get back with the resolution in case it can help someone else out.

I ended up getting the job done by Steve Johnstone at Steve's Paint and Panel in Bayswater. His number is 0401 710 526.

I am very happy with the work and he was very reasonably priced. I will be taking the car back to him to get other stuff done.

Thanks,

John
 

Title: Re: Filling Pin Holes in the hood
Post by: seany-boy on December 26, 2021, 10:10:37 am

yes, I got my 57 Tbird back last week from Steve and he has done a great job on it, now I will re-assemble it. He has some great 'old-school' repair skills and was very reasonably priced too. A good option if you are in Eastern Melbourne.
I will also take the Mach1 up there sometime next year for some paint work.