ETS Michael

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Does anyone know of a good frame shop? or a shop to straighten the front of my evo and weld up a core support? I had a buddy that was going to do this for me, but his shop is way to busy right now to get my car in.

Thanks for your advise and help!

Michael

hanahawaiian

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my work. but too far for you micheal..

i would say try ur best refences.., i dont know pretty much of south, wish u good luck with evo project

jaymzz

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I can do it down in Salem at my work. But they won't let me do side work so it would have to be through the shop at shop rates.

ETS Michael

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I'm kind of looking for a side job. So i can do it on the cheap side of things. What is a shop rate at a frame shop?

jaymzz

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I believe around $40-50 an hour.

hanahawaiian

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i agree with jay..

hanahawaiian

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or cheap route is College Voc tech they do less labor rate hourly

metalmellinium

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If you want to make a drive up to Kirkland, i can do it on the side for ya. Own a body shop in Totem lake, can also set it up on the chief measuring. Let me know. Also could do some trade work..

hanahawaiian

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i didnt know u work or own body shop.. i do Shark sonic frame, Chief, CLETTE (uni body) for bmw, meredce frame, i love it..

ETS Michael

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Here are some pics of the damage, excuse the mess around the house. I just tore down a fence and I"m getting ready to put up another fence =X

hanahawaiian

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oh lord... u might need new \ front core radiator core support sheet metal.. (maybe more) have to see in person and clarifty it..

that look like alot alot work on it..

i would say 3.0 to 4.0 set up and measures
10.0 to 40.0 repair hour? im not sure..

sidejob will be cheaper.. I dont mind help metal millimer if he need help.. I have Icar cref for Frame, MIG and TIG welding, Basic structor body and Master too..

micheal did u ask qoute other shop.. what they charge u?

jaymzz

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Just so everyone knows the frame rails are the same as the lancer rails. The only difference is the Evo rails have a lot more spotwelds. IMO it looks like it would be a better repair to replace that left rail from the pictures.

hanahawaiian

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yeah jay he right.. but evo have most Spotweld than Lancer..but spotweld is easier to replacemtn and weld n cut.

ETS Michael

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I haven't got a quote yet. I can get a brand new front core support for around 300 bucks, and a new driver side rail for 500 complete.

I'm not sure if it's better to bend the rail back and add a new core support, or do both?

I need to find a good local shop, I will call around on Monday when everyone is open. If someone has had a good experience let me know!

hanahawaiian

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u get discount? i work at bodyshop we get wholesale and 30% off parts