Truck Body Shops Minneapolis MN

Trucks have special OEM body parts that body shops need to special order when the truck is involved in a collision repair or auto detailing process. Listed below you will find auto body shops around Minneapolis you can trust that will get your truck back to working condition.

R & S Automotive
(651) 317-8401
38 W. Woodlyn Ave
Little Canada, MN
Firestone Complete Auto Care - Downtown, Minneapolis, Edina
(612) 333-6351
1100 Hawthorne Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
Auto-Truck Service CO
(612) 379-2030
958 Central Avenue Northeast
Minneapolis, MN
Safelite Auto Glass
(612) 235-4298
504 SE Malcolm Avenue Suite 700
Minneapolis, MN
Auto Max Brake & Muffler Specs
(612) 724-8901
2401 E Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN
Paramount Auto Service
(763) 260-7018
11438 Jefferson Ct
Champlin, MN
B H P Racing Engines
(612) 879-0161
Minneapolis, MN
D & D Instruments
(612) 378-1224
2525 Winter Street Northeast
Minneapolis, MN
American Tire & Auto
(952) 925-5000
7001 W Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN
New Hope Automotive
(763) 535-5599, 001-2004
7140 42nd Avenue North
New Hope, MN
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Truck Body Shops

By Dan Espersen
4/1/2007

One of the most requested pieces of OEM documentation in the collision industry today is “new materials, locations and procedures.” Why? Because advanced materials are becoming more popular with almost every vehicle maker due to the never-ending quest for fuel efficiency, ease of manufacturability, performance and styling.

Magnesium is but one of the advanced materials used in today’s vehicles to achieve these goals. Fortunately for the repair community, manufacturers often publish articles outlining special requirements for this “space-age” material, which clear up the mystery of its proper handling and repair.

To aid in the unique handling and repair of the magnesium radiator support on 2004-2005 F-150s, Ford offers the following repair procedure:

Service Procedure
Always refer to ALLDATA® for safety procedures, identification of material types and welding procedures.

Safety Warning
• Read and understand the safety, warning and caution information contained in this TSB before attempting repairs on components constructed of magnesium.
• The F-150 has a radiator core support made out of a magnesium alloy. There have been no changes regarding procedures for its removal and reinstallation. However, because the part is made of magnesium alloy, there are unique handling and repair procedures that must be adhered to.
• Providing that proper care and caution is exercised when...

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