Hi there,


I acquired a 72 W108 about a year ago now. She was in beautiful shape, but got rear ended about a month or so back.

Its bodywork only, no frame damage or anything complicated, drives just fine and I can source all the parts from Irvine, and Atlanta, some coming in from Germany. The insurance will pay the full MB parts prices and labor.

I was wondering (and would be extremely grateful) if anyone can recommend a body shop in the Austin, or general TX area. I tried MB Austin, but they consider themselves to not have quite enough experience to take on something like this...

Some pics attached!

Thank you - I'm looking for somewhere really good, and understand there are a more than a few experts over here..

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Look under the General Discussion section and scroll down until you see the words Tex-Mex. There should be some recommended shops listed for Austin.

You might also contact member JeffreyinMemphis....I think he's actually in Houston that's why I mentioned it.....he's got the all kinds of info about your vintage MB.

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'89 260e (212K Mi.), '92 400e (208K Mi.), '92 400e (not a misprint) (146K Mi.), '95 C220, '81 240D--Sold

Thank you sir,

I didn't see too much body-shop based but may have missed something.

I will definitely Contact Jeff.

W

P.S. Great car!!!

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'89 260e (212K Mi.), '92 400e (208K Mi.), '92 400e (not a misprint) (146K Mi.), '95 C220, '81 240D--Sold

Thank you!

That's why I want her repaired correctly - all OEM or best parts. The rear main bumper is really tricky to get, but one side of the chrome broken means she'll get the whole part replaced.


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I know a few guys in Dallas that can fix it and I have all the sheet metal (used but rust free) should you need to buy used instead of new.

PM me.

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With best regards

Al