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Old 08-17-2007, 08:05 AM
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Just smashed the front end of my Z. Probably have my car fixed at Body Pros in Garden Grove. They do a lot of show and magazine cars. Anyone ever hear good or bad about this shop?
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They still in business? I thought they were closed. If their still open, does Derek still work there?
Old 08-17-2007, 01:28 PM
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I'll ask when I stop by after work to check and see if my car made it there ok. A past editor for Sport Compact Car magazine had his BMW painted by them years ago and that is how I heard about them.
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Body Pros closed shop a long time ago. I knew Derek and Wally really well. Their location is now run by some Middle Eastern guy that does mainly day to day body repair...not custom.
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Originally Posted by PFunk124
They still in business? I thought they were closed. If their still open, does Derek still work there?
Derek left wayyyyyy before they even closed shop due to personal issues. He is live and well making much more money in a different industry. It's too bad too because he was a great person to deal with and loved body and paint work.
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Dude, My old accourd was always at Dereks shop. I went to the shop way back and even spoke with him when in was in Hawii on his honeymoon. If any you guys have any info on follow up with Derek. Pm me.
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Haha, I had a good laugh when I saw this. I believe Ricks MR2 lived at Wally's even longer than Wills Audi Is Wally out of jail yet
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They say they kept a lot of the crew from Body Pros but yes no Derek.
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