Originally posted by mean'tour:
Who's to say you aren't being taken for a ride by the body shop. Auto repair places aren't known for being on the up-and-up all the time (to over generalize). I'm sure it's your buddy and all... It seems to me that they are the only one with something to gain by lying in this situation.
Just my opinion. I'm sure you can work it out. We would all like to see some photos.
i've been using this shop for 15 years now... often enough between my brother and i that not only do i trust them, but they give me better pricing and service than any other. they are the experts, and i will always defer to their judgement in these matters. my brother trusts them to work on his pristine '65 caddy, his '02 saleen, and i trust them to work on numerous show and race cars of mine that i have had worked on.
and as i said, i will have pics up tonight.
02 Mustang GT... Tuned by Nelsons. Low 12's, anyone? 
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