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Re: Body Work and Painting

To: Susan Hensley <susan@grotecon.com>
Subject: Re: Body Work and Painting
From: fred thomas <vafred@erols.com>
Date: Tue, 19 Aug 1997 15:09:48 -0700
Cc: Bob bailey <rbailey@snet.net>, Triumph Mailing List <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
References: <199708191836.OAA28713@daisy.snet.net> <33F9ECEE.2EDB@grotecon.com>
Susan Hensley wrote:
> 
> Bob bailey wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > I've noticed lots of messages about painting and body work over the months
> > and thought I would share my discovery with the list. I don't know about
> > other states, but in Connecticut we have state technical schools that cover
> > grades 9 -12. These schools offer electrical,plumbing, etc. and automobile
> > (mechanics & body). These same schools also offer 12 week evening courses
> > during the school year. Last year I took an excellent welding course and
> > this year I'll be in the autobody and painting course. You can bring in
> > parts(winggs, bonnets)or your whole vehicle to work on. The school will even
> > have the students repair/paint your parts (or car) for the cost of material,
> > and the work usually comes out fantastic. So it might be worthwhile for
> > those who need this type of work to investigate in your state. Cost in CT is
> > about $120.00 and Veterans attend for FREE.
> >
> > Bob Bailey
> > 1966 TR4A
> 
> I have had friends in Louisiana and in Texas who have had these classes
> work on their cars, both mechanical and paint-wise, for the cost of
> supplies, and have come out with rather well-done work.  Call your local
> vo-tech or high school and see if they accept project cars -- there is
> usually a waiting list.
> 
> Keep Triumphing,
> Susan Hensley  %)
> 1968 Spit Mk3 -- Elliott


A fellow in our CTR (Capitol Triumph Register) club had his T/R 6 painted 
by the local VO high school, and just took top award at his second show. 
Paint job was less than $500.00. Execellant work, only needs to be rubbed 
out for Trailer Queen results.this is N. Virginia location


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