Ok, so the '07 GT met up with a doe on Friday. So far it looks like I'm going to need a fender, front clip / bumper cover (including the grill), driver side headlight assembly, turn signal assembly, foglamp, the plastic cover that goes from the grill to the radiator, the plastic (um, don't know what it's called) that is underneath the front clip, and possibly the inner fender (looks like it might have been dented as well). I will need to have the alignment checked and the front driver side wheel (deer hit the front corner of the car). I was going about 40 MPH at the time.

All that said... I've had a local body shop take care of our Jeep before, but they, well, it was good but not pristine. I care a bit more about the Mustang being done correctly (ok, a lot more). Anyone have the lowdown on a top-notch body shop in the Pittsburgh area? I was thinking of looking for a good Ford dealership (I will of course be insisting Ford OEM parts, and replace, not repair... we'll see what State Farm has to say about that). Thoughts? Basically, it needs to pass my dad's (retired mechanic) "can I tell that it was ever damaged?" test.

Thanks!
Jesse

 

Sorry to hear about the damage. I'm from the same area and had a deer nail my '89 a month after I had repainted it a few years ago.

I had a mishap with flying debris on the turnpike earlier this summer that I had to have repaired. I ended up taking it to Bruce Conley Auto Body on Sandy Creek Road in Verona based on some friends/family experience. They also did some awesome work on my girlfriend's sister's car. I cannot say enough good things about the work they did and how they treat their customers. I'd also be happy to tell you about a few negative experiences that I've had too, if you had anywhere else in mind.

I have over 8 years of experience as professional detailer and have some experience with auction pre-purchase inspections for body damage, so you can guess how picky I am.

Their number is (412)793-4432. Tell them you talked to PJ (Paul) with the blue '07 gt/cs that was just in to get the a-pillar and fender touched up.

 

Bummer! Well my brothers shop is in the Latrobe area, 30 + Years of body work... They are not quick but they are good!

 

Thanks guys! @jacostang - what's the name of your brother's shop?

 

Capricorn Powertrane.. Jeff is the owner.

 

Rolling Rock FTW!!!



Sorry guys.

 

Hey Jesse, did the dear live? Would you be having a venison BBQ? I would.

Sorry about the wheels man.

 

...until anheuser-busch bought them up and moved them to Jersey

 

That sucks.

 

Yup and thats why I dont drink anything from AB, Period....They could have kept the whole thing intact in Latrobe, including the 400 employees but noooooooo they moved the operation to New Jertsey and there goes the natural spring water that used to be in Rock.. They now do Mikes Hard Lemonade at the Latrobe Brewery. So no more any products from AB in this household!!!!

 

Crap!!!

Why must everyone ruin a good thing.

 

I know, I loved Rolling Rock!! Old 33....

 

Well I've still got my Shiner Bock.

 

Thanks again guys. I have some calls to make. Stupid deer (and it ran off, so no steak for me).

 

Love the BBQ Sauce they are makin with that stuff.