[Stroker]

I don't think the price is unreasonable for the type of work you've described. As Dean pointed out materials could run easily run $2000-$2500 that leaves about $10,500 for labor. In my area the standard rate for paint and body work is around $42 an hour I believe. I'm not a body man but 250 hrs labor for all the work you've described sounds like a fair estimate. I've heard of show winning paint using that much labor for blocking and color sanding alone.

But I get the impression that your true question is "Is it worth it?" and that can really only really be answered by you. Now if you asked,"is it practical" that would be easy "No". But most of us that are building a dream ride already know the entire project isn't "practical". I guess it comes down to your financial means and or personal priorities. In my experience "reality and compromise" seem to always be rearing their ugly head. Good luck..........Stroker