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Zoom8112
02-26-2004, 04:25 PM
i just got into a little accident on 280 south going to san jose from san francisco

my car has right side damage, and i think that the wheels are now not aligned, and there maybe some frame shifting

the right front fender, door, and rear fender are all torn up, including the lights on that side

i'm looking for a body shop that can fix my car to the closest to original shape as possible

i'm looking for one that KNOWS about 240s [96 SE]

anyone have any suggestions??? or opinions on shops???

any help would be appreciated

aeontony
02-26-2004, 04:59 PM
I don't know a shop that specializes in 240s or anything, but I know one that's worked on my '95 as well as another guy's full s15 conversion (including cutting/welding/bondoing of rear to fit S15 taillights) with a '96..so I think these guys do know their 240s pretty well. They did an absolutely unbelievable job both times..I'd more than vouch for them.

They're up in Oakland and I have to go there too to get something fixed on my car. If you'd like to come along to talk to them just pm me or something.

Heartwork
02-26-2004, 05:57 PM
Apex AutoBody in San Jose
971-9332
talk to Paul, hes young (around 25) and is a car guy
does awesome work on my previous car and alot of my buddies cars (muscle cars, Camaros, Vipers, etc...)

Turbozx
02-26-2004, 06:12 PM
Try William at Williams Autobody and Repair in San Mateo. My 240 is in his shop now and he also has a custom widebody 240 in there as well. He has a lot of experience with Nissans and owns one crazy 240Z. He does show quality work.

Zoom8112
02-26-2004, 09:11 PM
ok, first off - thanks for the suggestions

i hope there will be more to come

i want to take my car to the places you guys suggest

but how do i do this??? i am covered with insurance

and the car isnt really in driveable condition

its currently in SF, so do i have it towed to the places you guys have suggested???

i have pics of the damage and will try to upload them soon

Zoom8112
02-26-2004, 09:57 PM
well, here is the damage

http://www.pbase.com/zoom8112_2/2_26_04

can my car be restored back to original shape???

i think the rear right wheel got pushed in

WilloW
02-26-2004, 10:03 PM
well, here is the damage

http://www.pbase.com/zoom8112_2/2_26_04

can my car be restored back to original shape???

i think the rear right wheel got pushed in

Holy crap what the hell hit you, or what the hell did you hit? Good luck with your restoration. Michael J in San Jose did a damn good job with my S14 (stock).

Zoom8112
02-27-2004, 09:58 AM
bump for pictures

CHRI$
02-27-2004, 10:56 AM
that looks like a car the insurance company would consider totalled... i know cars have been totalled for less damage than that and especially if your frame is bent or the wheel is bent in at all

OptionZero
02-27-2004, 11:06 AM
Sunny Auto Body on Potrero and 17th. Top notch work, just had my spoiler painted and installed there.

Sunny Auto Body
(415) 861-2333 450 Potrero Ave
San Francisco, CA

Like other's said though..that seems like a helluva a lotta damage. Your insurance company should buy the car off you...see if you can swipe the front end and sell that for about $1.5g's. Turn it into a parts car man....

Soldier down.


They have done 240's before, not just mine.

Zoom8112
02-27-2004, 03:22 PM
any more opinions? i will be taking it to shops this weekend

phrozen
02-28-2004, 11:37 AM
h&h or dreams autoworks