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Lower Cost Way To Do Body Work
Roger Gutschmidt, Gackle, N. Dak., is a great friend to FARM SHOW and one of the most innovative people you’ll ever meet. He recently sent me a note:
“I had to repair the front end of our 2006 Dodge Stratus after my daughter hit a deer. Did you know that you can buy hoods and fenders online that are all pre-p
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Lower Cost Way To Do Body Work FARM HOME Cars Roger Gutschmidt Gackle N Dak is a great friend to FARM SHOW and one of the most innovative people you’ll ever meet He recently sent me a note: “I had to repair the front end of our 2006 Dodge Stratus after my daughter hit a deer Did you know that you can buy hoods and fenders online that are all pre-painted and ready to install? Just go to Painted Autobody Parts www paintedautobodyparts com; ph 630-458-0082 and give them your paint code and they’ll send the parts out The paint color was perfect and the savings were huge compared to conventional body work I ordered all the other parts - grill inserts headlights and radiator support - from other suppliers All parts fit like a glove ” Here’s how Roger’s project penciled out: Front bumper skin His cost: $271 plus $71 shipping Body shop est : $388 plus $1 045 for painting Hood Panel His cost: $366 plus $72 shipping Body shop est : $272 plus $1 045 for painting Headlight assembly His cost: $66 for a pair Body shop est $285 for each - $570 total Radiator support bar His cost: $71 Body shop est: $121 Grille panels His cost: $83 for all new parts Body shop est : $12 for used parts
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