[A/S] Re: body work in the MW

["overlander_64" <overlander64@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Greetings Chris!


Ace Fogdall does excellent bodywork (IMHO).  I have utilized Ace 
Fogdall for all of my Airstream and Argosy repairs for much of the 
last seven years. My Overlander had the misfortune of slipping on my 
muddy farm drive and scraping a gatepost several years ago -- the 
folks at Ace Fogdall offered me several repair options -- complete 
panel replacement or an overlay of the damaged area were the two 
recommended options.  I chose to go with an overlay and have been 
absolutely thrilled with the results -- the only way that it can be 
identified as an overlay is by an extra row of rivets that isn't 
found on a stock coach.  You can see the coach in my album at the 
link that follows:

http://www.airstreamforums.com/photos/browseimages.php?do=member&imageuser=827

The overlay is on the streetside.  I felt like there was less chance 
of future leaks repairing the small damaged area (behind the 
streetside front window) than replacing the very large side panel).  
It is my understanding that if a front or rear dome panel is 
involved, the only choice is replacement.

There are two other options available for such repairs in the 
Midwest.  P & S Trailer Service in Helena, OH -- see:

http://www.pandstrailerservice.com/

The factory in Jackson Center would also be another prime Midwest 
source for such repairs.

Good luck in your search for a repair facility!

Kevin D. Allen
WBCCI/VAC/Free Wheelers/Computer Club #6359
1964 Overlander International/1999 GMC K2500 Suburban (7400 
VORTEC/4.10 Differentials)
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre/1975 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible (8.2 
Liter V8/2.70 Final Drive)