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Old 05-07-2024, 07:02 PM
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My wife and I are planning a move, most likely before the end of this year.

My car, 73 Ventura, is not finished but I want to take it with me.
It'll need some metal work and 8 point bar.
I am not concerned with final body work now.

Are there any recommended shops from Tampa to Naples?

A google search, to my surprise, did not produce many results.

Thanks.

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Old 05-07-2024, 08:39 PM
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I would join a local car club and ask around as you may find someone who is highly recommended but not internet active.

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I can tell you there is a bunch of this on the east coast especially around Stuart.

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I can tell you there is a bunch of this on the east coast especially around Stuart.
Yea, my wife's cousin owns Grasso's Garage.

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My car was done many moons ago by Teddies Hot Rods in St Pete. Black paint, came out great. He specialized in bikes but did mine once I got to know him.

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Old 05-08-2024, 01:24 PM
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Signage from an old file............

Sorry, do not recall the address.
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There "was" also a body shop called Henry's near the same locale in St Pete. I cannot vouch for the painting capability but they did both quarters. Good work.
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These folks did my prior ladder bar / leaf spring floater setup. Yes, a drive though from the "Gold Coast."

https://www.coastchassis.com/services

Excellent for your roll bar and such.

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I'll be moving to Florida and did some checking around and was directed to

http://www.ironstablegarage.com/home.html

I haven't gone to them yet since I'm still up here in CT, but I plan on visiting them before committing to anything.

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Old 05-08-2024, 07:21 PM
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I'll be moving to Florida and did some checking around and was directed to

http://www.ironstablegarage.com/home.html

I haven't gone to them yet since I'm still up here in CT, but I plan on visiting them before committing to anything.
I am in CT as well, near New Haven.

Thanks for all the feedback, I have no issue driving a few hours to get quality work.

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