Truck Body Shops Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul 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
Valley Auto Care
(952) 373-6361
7125 151st St W # 105
Apple Valley, MN
Auto Max Brake & Muffler Specs
(651) 221-0300
555 University Avenue West
Saint Paul, MN
American Tire & Auto
(651) 646-0035
1671 University Avenue West
Saint Paul, MN
Holmen Auto Service
(651) 735-1640
47 Century Avenue North
Saint Paul, MN
LaMotte & Son Auto Repair
(651) 317-8769
2163 2nd Ave
Newport, MN
Lancer Service, Inc.
(651) 224-0267, 001-2004
270 East 8th Street
St. Paul, MN
Auto Max Auto Service Center
(651) 774-6765
847 White Bear Avenue North
Saint Paul, MN
The Foreign Service
(651) 635-0395, 001-2004
1746 Terrace Drive
Roseville, MN
Identifix
(651) 628-5730, 001-2004
2714 Patton Road
St. Paul, MN
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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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