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metros
03-23-2025, 06:34 PM
Hello All,
I have a MK3 Roadster, runs/drives, has plates, but still needs the body work done. Striking out all over town on shops that I anticipated would be willing to take on such a project. Are the regional paint & body guys known to the forum the only real option? Initially I had preferred a local in the event I needed anything in the future addressed.
Located in Northern VA area. Willing to travel or ship it if something is viable sooner than later.
Thanks,
J
Blitzboy54
03-23-2025, 08:59 PM
The 2 obvious choices in your "area" are spotlight customs in GA or Metal Morphous in New Haven CT. Neither is close but both are proven commodities and do body and paint for these cars regularly.
Have you tried Boggs Body in Warrenton, VA? Otherwise, I also recommend Spotlight Customs in Dahlonega, GA. They do excellent work.
jrcuz
03-24-2025, 06:42 AM
I had my Mk 4 body and paint done by Whitby Motorcars in Greensboro, N.C. Ph#336-389-0904. WhitbyMotorcars.com They usually have a waitlist, in my case it was 3 years. I love the end result.
JR
Dgc333
03-24-2025, 07:36 AM
You could go to a local cruise or car show and ask folks who they recommend.
Blitzboy54
03-24-2025, 09:04 AM
I had my Mk 4 body and paint done by Whitby Motorcars in Greensboro, N.C. Ph#336-389-0904. WhitbyMotorcars.com They usually have a waitlist, in my case it was 3 years. I love the end result.
JR
3 years!?!?!
Whoa
herb427sc
03-24-2025, 09:32 AM
I made an appointment last November(2024) with Mike at Spotlight Customs in Georgia.
I am scheduled for August.
nuhale
03-24-2025, 12:08 PM
Highly recommend Spotlight Customs ins Dahlonega, GA
ggunter
03-25-2025, 09:20 AM
I was just up at Metal Morphisis in Connecticut to check out my buddie's paint job. He made the appt in Sept. We took it there in the beginning of
November. It was done in the beginning of March. Beautiful work.
Blitzboy54
03-25-2025, 09:40 AM
Ron does great work. I had my first one painted there. Always received a lot of compliments on the quality of the paint.
FFinisher
03-25-2025, 10:04 AM
There are two body shops I use here in Mass. One is consitant for 8 weeks delivery the other is longer but is higher Quality. PM me if interested.
Rockman
03-25-2025, 10:27 AM
I was very happy with Ron at Metal-Morphus in CT. I enjoyed working with Ron and the car looks great! He has a lot of experience with cobras.
Best of luck.
BEAR-AvHistory
03-25-2025, 12:45 PM
3 years!?!?!
Whoa
Whitby does great work but lead times have grown very long. When mine was done 2014/2015 dropped the body off in July. It was done just after Thanksgiving. Took the chassis down to have them do the final assembly in December. Car was ready for pickup in January. Due to weather & open trailer got the car late February & plates in March.
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=131288&d=1594083201
Car Finished at Whitbys in 2014
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=119933&d=1578073929
Petty recent picture. Runs year round when temperature is over 50*F
CraigS
03-26-2025, 02:32 PM
I moved away in 2019 but prior to that this is where you could get info.
https://www.capitalareacobraclub.com/index.php
It may be worth it to try a post in the 'Everything Else' section.