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Old 01-18-2017, 11:17 AM
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I want to have some correctly done body (front fender) work and a quality paint job on my 65 roadster. Does anyone recommend a shop in my area? I'm close to Orlando and the Titusville area. Any feedback on Burke Corvettes in Maitland?
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I am always over at Roger's next door to Burke's trying to decide if I want a later generation car and to see what the latest additions are to his inventory.

I had the chance to examine a Daytona Blue '64 while it was in Burke's having front damage repaired, saw the completed car at Old Town later on this summer. Flawless paint, perfectly done repairs. They are slow but their work is first rate. Tim (owner), Zack (son of owner) or Richard work on your car themselves; there isn't a bunch of minimum wage apprentices running around 'learning on the job' at your expense...

They previously did first rate work on my '61 after a mishap...so its not just what I saw but what I experienced... I've known Tim for over a decade now - back when he had hair!

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Only place I would trust do any work on my Vette is Harbor Auto restoration in Rockledge. Frank Tetro is owner. His work is ridiculous. I have seen/judged 20 of his cars and have been wow'd by all of them. You won't be disappointed. ARA
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John at Ace's autobody in Palm Bay is very good. Frank from Harbor city Restoration had 2 cars at the Lakeland regional both scored in the mid 99 point range but very busy and expensive. I know both of them very well, John painted one of my 69's.
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Sounds like some good choices all around - as with any project the 'buyer' has to balance cost, schedule and quality based on his needs...

You can have it cheap, fast or good - but not all three at once...
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Originally Posted by TCKT B8
I want to have some correctly done body (front fender) work and a quality paint job on my 65 roadster. Does anyone recommend a shop in my area? I'm close to Orlando and the Titusville area. Any feedback on Burke Corvettes in Maitland?
Burkes has a real good rep probably worth waiting for

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