Paint Job

[gwinter1129]

I guess I must have posted originally in the wrong place. I joined your group a little while back. I had asked about getting body work done on my 71 800B here in New Jersey but got no replies. That should of been a clue. I live in Monroe Twp and have asked several body shops about painting all of them say they don't do restoration work. I have been doing a frame off restoration. My scout has no rust, came from LA. Does anyone know where I can get a good paint job. I have access to a trailer so I can transport.

 

[IH64Scout]

I wish I could help you out. I really dont know of any place around me either. Are you looking for show stopper or just some fresh paint?

 

[gwinter1129]

Just a nice fresh paint job. I want to use my scout as my everyday driver but I want it to look good going down the road. I've done a frame off so the body is still in pieces.

 

[Four Paws]

If you did a frame off and the body work is all done. Paint the frame and the underside of the body yourself...or, find a shop that will paint the rolling chassis. Then, haul it home, drop the body on, and take it back to a shop - no different than re-painting a car at that point.

Sounds like business is good in NJ and they don't want your money. Any good shop that does custom paint ought to accept your Scout.

 

[IH64Scout]

Theres a few smaller shops in the scranton area that does older custom stuff.

 

[Fred Demmon]

Try going to a Fri/Sat night car show at the local Lowe's-Drivein-Grocery Store

Then ask some of the folks with cars if they might recommend someone

 

[gwinter1129]

Some good ideas. I think I'll do the chasis and under the body myself then like you suggest hit a couple car shows and get some recommendations.