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bpmcgee · 07-04-2017, 12:21 PM

I'm not over budget right now, but I visited a couple of shops yesterday to talk about body work, and I'm extremely discouraged.

This is a clean truck from Arizona -- not perfect, but really very clean for a '61. I want it sand blasted, repaired, and repainted a factory paint job. First shop said it would be around $50k, second shop said $25 to $35k.

In this area I don't have too many choices for shops -- most places only do insurance work. I've got one more place to try, but they'll be more expensive since their labor rate is $100/hour.

I love the truck, but how do I justify $25k on my toy? On the other hand, I know if I don't spend that, it will start to deteriorate quickly here in IL.

Anyway, really bummed today. I ran into a stripped screw while replacing the door weatherstripping and I just had to stop.

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07-04-2017, 12:21 PM	#22
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Re: Any one else behind schedule and over budget? I'm not over budget right now, but I visited a couple of shops yesterday to talk about body work, and I'm extremely discouraged. This is a clean truck from Arizona -- not perfect, but really very clean for a '61. I want it sand blasted, repaired, and repainted a factory paint job. First shop said it would be around $50k, second shop said $25 to $35k. In this area I don't have too many choices for shops -- most places only do insurance work. I've got one more place to try, but they'll be more expensive since their labor rate is $100/hour. I love the truck, but how do I justify $25k on my toy? On the other hand, I know if I don't spend that, it will start to deteriorate quickly here in IL. Anyway, really bummed today. I ran into a stripped screw while replacing the door weatherstripping and I just had to stop. B Last edited by bpmcgee; 07-04-2017 at 12:27 PM.