The collision side, part 3 of 4
The sign says hot rods and muscle cars, but walk out front on any given day and you will see something like this: a gray Sprinter van parked under the sign, next to a pickup. Vans and trucks come through the shop alongside the classics.
The collision side, part 2 of 4
Back on the collision side. This white Ford Super Duty is out front with the fender, grille and headlight removed, which leaves the structure behind them open to inspect and repair. A truck like this usually earns a living for somebody, so getting it repaired and back on the road matters.
The Porsche bay, part 2 of 5
Back in the Porsche bay, a white car with the hood up and the front bumper off. In this photo the front fender is being worked by hand. A lot of body work still comes down to this: a person, a sanding block and the patience to keep checking the panel until it is right.
The collision side, part 1 of 4
Over on the collision side, this Honda Civic is in the middle of its repair. The front bumper, fender and headlight are off and the hood is up. Customers rarely see this part. Taking the front of the car apart is how hidden damage gets found, because a look from the outside can miss what…
