I need auto body recommendations

[pscook]

The garbage man plowed into my truck this morning, so I need to get some estimates for the damage. I am looking for shops in the North end, like Shoreline or Northgate, personal recommendations preferred.

Pics to follow, and thanks in advance.

[pscook]

He slid the canopy about 3 inches forward, unfortunately the cab was only two inches away. The bed is about 1 inch further forward than usual, I can't open the tailgate, and the tail light bucket is pretty mushed up. Remarkably, the bumper is relatively unscathed, but that only means that everything above the bumper is effed up. He pushed the truck forward over eight feet, after getting a running start of about 10 feet.

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh67/pscook/P1020219.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh67/pscook/P1020218.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh67/pscook/P1020225.jpg

[BDF]

OUCH !!! sorry about that Phil.

[jkaiser]

Forget it Phil, it's totaled.

[pscook]

OUCH !!! sorry about that Phil.
Me too! Any shops that you like near you, Warren?

Forget it Phil, it's totaled.

That's what I'm thinking, but I hope not. I was looking at upgrading it after the new year, it wasn't in the cards to do it yet.

[BDF]

Phil, the only ones I know or trust are
>Stetners on appx 127th and lakecity way been around a long time friends of the family.
>Appx 240th and hwy 99 north of home depot,just past honey baked hams.Name slips me both have been around for quite a while.


> ARE YOU SURE THAT WON'T BUFF OUT ??

[tjones23]

> ARE YOU SURE THAT WON'T BUFF OUT ??

ROFL :)

Phil I got the van going, so I can return the favor next race weekend if you need -- just need to dbl check the trailer wiring.

Tim

[pscook]

ROFL :)

Phil I got the van going, so I can return the favor next race weekend if you need -- just need to dbl check the trailer wiring.

Tim

I'll let you know. The trucking company will cover a rental, so I need to decide if I want an Astro or a full size truck. I'll give you more than 24 hours notice, though. Oh, would you be going to the AF day that Friday?

[csbextreem]

Give Brandon Knowles a shout.... He helped me with my truck, unfortuneatley the insurance company is the one to make that "totaled" call or not.

[Hypnotiq]

Phil. Talk to Brandon Knowles. He does awesome work. he fixed up my Duramax no problems. can't even tell it slid into a yellow pole. :D

http://www.brand-x-customs.com/Collision/Nico/

[pscook]

Phil. Talk to Brandon Knowles. He does awesome work. he fixed up my Duramax no problems. can't even tell it slid into a yellow pole. :D

http://www.brand-x-customs.com/Collision/Nico/

Looks like that pole was really moving, huh Nico?

I will keep Brandon as an option if these other places seem too out of line. Where is Brandon's shop located?

[nfinken]

brandon's working out of a shop in woodinville. Lee's auto body.

[pappawheelie]

Phil , the guy didnt run into it, it just didnt fit in the back of his truck! Looks like maybe a chevy replacement in the future.:bigsmile:

[pscook]

Phil , the guy didnt run into it, it just didnt fit in the back of his truck! Looks like maybe a chevy replacement in the future.:bigsmile:

You know, you're a real comedian sometimes pal. Actually, there may be a Chevy in my future as there are a couple of good low mileage examples floating around for good prices.

Actual question for everybody- Looking at the above pictures, how much would you think I could get for my truck? It runs and drives great, 79k miles, 21MPG on the freeway, clean interior (never smoked in), tires are about 18 months old (maybe 24, I lost track), and I get the oil changed all of the time. Will easily haul 2 dirt bikes or one race bike and gear (extended cab), and three people can fit in it. Well, 5 legally, but you better be good friends or very small.

So waddya think? $1700? $2000? $500? Throw the FZR in as a package deal?

[SHED]

pm sent, I manage a repair shop in Bothell/Mill Creek area. Plus you're my novice mentor, I think I have to pay you back a little at some point for the awesome advice!