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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 12:26 PM
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Hi! Recently moved to Pikesville, Baltimore Co., MD. Looking for a good Vette shop as I want someone to look at my hood hinges. I bought replacement hinges but the hood will not line up the way it is. Now I have old, cut and sliced hinges to let it line up, looks good from outside but it is weak and wrong. Also have a crack in the fiberglass in the wheel well near where the hinges bolt. I believe when a previous owner changed the left front fender they got it looking good on the outside but there are some fit problems such as above. I have little experience with fiberglass body work so I am hoping to find a good person near me. Thanks, Ed...edxaide@gmail.com
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 10:16 PM
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it sounds like you have body panel problems, if you were near Missouri, I have the best fiberglass man there is, He is not expensive, only $45 per hour plus materials. He just did my car and now everything lines up better that it did when it left St. Louis.

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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 08:05 AM
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Hi Ed,
I got your pm too.
If you'd like to send (pm) me your phone number and a convienent time, I can give you my thoughts.
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Alan
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 08:54 AM
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What about my PM, Alan??
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