Help prz ; ; Trans Am down

**Draik** · 02-17-2010, 07:45 PM

Monday 2/15/10 I got hit by a Acura DX(sedan thingy) and well she hit my driver rear side and spun me 180 degree's. her insurance has to pay for the damages thankfully, but I do not know where to go, my limit for travel is 150~ miles away from Los Banos, Ca (93635). I want to get her fixed perfect, she is an 02 SOM WS6, my friends dad and I just finished fixing every little leak in her and now...
Pictures of me car ; ;
Main Impact Spot

Bumper

Door panel is splitting off the door

Driver Rear Honeycomb light

**Draik** · 02-17-2010, 07:46 PM

Would anyone happen to know a great place that can do a perfect job on her, I love her ;.; as weird as it may sound, but i saved up since i was a little youngin for her n got her in july, i kept my grades up so insurance wouldn't b as bad. I want to bring her back to her glory

**Draik** · 02-17-2010, 08:03 PM

The problem i am facing is i want to find a very reputable place, because the place they r tryin to make me go to are wanting to do the following : After Market bumper, firebird trunk/spoiler( it is a Trans Am ws6... ;.

and well i have seen their work before and i really dont want to go there n wanted to ask some people on the sites of some where they would trust to take their car to.
On a side not i'd rather get those parts used n painted for the right color instead of the After market, and also the correct spoiler/trunk XD

**justinmc978** · 02-17-2010, 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by Draik

The problem i am facing is i want to find a very reputable place, because the place they r tryin to make me go to are wanting to do the following : After Market bumper, firebird trunk/spoiler( it is a Trans Am ws6... ;.

and well i have seen their work before and i really dont want to go there n wanted to ask some people on the sites of some where they would trust to take their car to.
On a side not i'd rather get those parts used n painted for the right color instead of the After market, and also the correct spoiler/trunk XD

i know the procedure it sucks..

find a place that restores muscle cars... they'll respect it for what it is and will understand.

**Draik** · 02-17-2010, 08:22 PM

I just hope they dont judge me because i am 18 XD

**justinmc978** · 02-17-2010, 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by Draik

I just hope they dont judge me because i am 18 XD

dress nice, look them in the eye when you talk, and explain what happened. lets them know you are mature and really care

**Draik** · 02-17-2010, 10:15 PM

okee doke but i still have to kiss my car when i leave tho

**1998 T/A** · 02-17-2010, 10:23 PM

have your dad go or something and insurance is paying for it so fu*k it right? who cares how much it costs

**wickedbeast** · 02-17-2010, 11:45 PM

Im in hollister my friens shop is called C&J autobody.... the only place i take my ws6

**NavdeepWS6** · 02-18-2010, 02:36 AM

take it to bonanders pontiac in turlock.

i always take my cars to them

fixed our expedition back to new. it was hit in the rear quarter panel. they cut out old panel and ordered a new skin and welded it in.

**pajeff02** · 02-18-2010, 03:44 AM

Post #15 and not a single "That'll buff right out". Amazing restraint for this crowd.

Good luck with getting her fixed and hope everything works out for you!

**1fastcamarosss11** · 02-18-2010, 05:52 AM

lets keep this on topic guys.

**1fastcamarosss11** · 02-18-2010, 05:55 AM

Originally Posted by justinmc978

FFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU-

well your in california, theres way too many shops too choose from.

great help there.

Originally Posted by justinmc978

i know the procedure it sucks..

find a place that restores muscle cars... they'll respect it for what it is and will understand.

way to help again.

Originally Posted by justinmc978

need we be reminded of the '72 Z and the '69 SS that were mangled in one fell swoop not too long ago because of a female driver.

wtf why post?

Originally Posted by needls1again

is that a gta in the reflection of the door?

random. pm if you really need to know.

**transamgirl89** · 02-18-2010, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by Draik

The problem i am facing is i want to find a very reputable place, because the place they r tryin to make me go to are wanting to do the following : After Market bumper, firebird trunk/spoiler( it is a Trans Am ws6... ;.

and well i have seen their work before and i really dont want to go there n wanted to ask some people on the sites of some where they would trust to take their car to.
On a side not i'd rather get those parts used n painted for the right color instead of the After market, and also the correct spoiler/trunk XD

Don't EVER get an after market bumper cover! When I had my wreck they tried to pull that on me saying it was cheaper and it is, but a lot of times the paint doesn't stick very well and they crack easier. You may have to go with some after market parts though simply because it's getting harder to find OEM parts for Pontiac's now. Wish you luck man!

**Draik** · 02-18-2010, 03:05 PM

Yep Trans Am GTA, had a 4000 Stall torque converter(iirc, it use to b a drag car, till the torque converter snapped on the fly wheel) now has a pos torque converter that is for low RPM(

) , 266k miles on her she was my first, a.k.a. tank, and i am tryin to look around was wondering if a GM dealership would do all the work from body to paint to leaks

**Cutlass** · 02-18-2010, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by Draik

i am tryin to look around was wondering if a GM dealership would do all the work from body to paint to leaks

I'm nearly 100% sure they would. Our body shop (gm dealer) will fix anything. I heard they even painted a tractor last week

**Spikito** · 02-18-2010, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by 1fastcamarosss11

great help there.

way to help again.

wtf why post?

random. pm if you really need to know.

and here's an even bigger waste

Anyway, what I would suggest is to go to a reputable mechanic shop, and ask their suggestion. hopefully you dont get trapped in a "buddy situation". But from my experience they tend to know the best places.

**MrKid** · 02-19-2010, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by justinmc978

i know the procedure it sucks..

find a place that restores muscle cars... they'll respect it for what it is and will understand.

Agreed. A shop near me does normal repair work, but their backshop is filled with classic cars they are restoring, all powered by LS1's. I brought my car in for a few minor tweaks and they never charged me. They enjoy working on cars, and don't consider me a "customer" because I don't drive a "normal" car. And they do great work, because they appreciate the car for what it is. Yeah it sounds a little weird, but the old days of muscle cars are going away.

**justinmc978** · 02-19-2010, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by MrKid

Agreed. A shop near me does normal repair work, but their backshop is filled with classic cars they are restoring, all powered by LS1's. I brought my car in for a few minor tweaks and they never charged me. They enjoy working on cars, and don't consider me a "customer" because I don't drive a "normal" car. And they do great work, because they appreciate the car for what it is. Yeah it sounds a little weird, but the old days of muscle cars are going away.

yep

**Draik** · 02-19-2010, 10:50 PM

Atm the insurance people are saying going to Bonanders in Pontiac is alright, and she should be departing to there real soon ^.^ I just hope they'll treat her good and do her the best, she has 120k miles and before the wreck no one ever believed me