what's a good price to acid-dip a cab? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

superchevy · 10-31-2003, 10:28 AM

A buddy of mine who works at one of my bodyshop accounts told me yesterday that when he helped a guy restore an Austin-Healey, that they got the whole body acid-dipped and epoxy-primered for $300; which included using a special primer-gun to get in all the crevices and behind panels to make sure the body would not rust. This sounds like a good price to me to dip a cab and other sheetmetal. He's getting the name of the place for me today.
SC

fatfords · 10-31-2003, 11:06 AM

SC,
There is a place around I-35 and 820 (south) that does that. A friend did a '58 pickup had them do his doors and fenders. They came out very nice. I'm not sure on the cost. Here is the info:

Meal Rehab Technologies, Inc
6024-D Old Hemphill Rd
Fort Worth, TX
817-551-6632
They usually have a booth at all the larger swap meets, so I would guess they do a pretty good job.

Good Luck,

MrShelley · 10-31-2003, 11:49 AM

Casey-

Let me know what you find out. I'd like to have the cab I brought back from Arizona acid-dipped, as well as some other sheetmetal I have.

I've gone over every inch of this cab, and can't find ANY rust anywhere! Surely stripping rust free metal would be easier than old rusted stuff. I just want to strip off all the old ochre paint, seam sealer and junk like that and start from scratch on the paint.

Todd

Frank_Zeller · 10-31-2003, 12:12 PM

I was quoted 500 dollars for a 69 Firebird convert back half. The place was in Conroe Texas.

**TxGary** · 10-31-2003, 07:23 PM

Metal Rehab did mine C-30 cab,doors,fenders,cowl,hood. Did a real nice job. Cab alone was $1148.00 to strip & derust, test & hazardous waste disposal fee, epoxy prime. Was very satisfied with the work they did for me. On the big stuff plan on getting on a waiting list. I was 6 months out on the list.

70SWB · 11-01-2003, 11:24 AM

The guy in CONROE quoted me 550.00 for the cab.115 each for the doors. TAKES ABOUT 2 WEEKS OR SO HE SAYS

MrShelley · 11-01-2003, 03:51 PM

Looks like I may be driving down to Conroe!

western star · 11-01-2003, 09:51 PM

Make sure the place you have it done has been around for some time. My nephew and one other friend had their 70 and 71 cabs done and the shop never got the rust stripper chemical out of the window posts and in between the ceiling and roof. Not a big deal for the first 2 or 3 years then the rust came through so bad the whole roof had to be replaced on both trucks. Seems that chemical if not neutralized properly becomes metals worst nightmare. Just something to keep in your mind when choosing the right place.

cableguy0 · 11-01-2003, 10:22 PM

i would have to agree with western star this would seem to be one of those things where you get what you pay for. and if this one guy is that much cheaper theres a reason for it. work quality might be suffering

10-31-2003, 10:28 AM	#1
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	what's a good price to acid-dip a cab? A buddy of mine who works at one of my bodyshop accounts told me yesterday that when he helped a guy restore an Austin-Healey, that they got the whole body acid-dipped and epoxy-primered for $300; which included using a special primer-gun to get in all the crevices and behind panels to make sure the body would not rust. This sounds like a good price to me to dip a cab and other sheetmetal. He's getting the name of the place for me today. SC

10-31-2003, 11:06 AM	#2
fatfords Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 350	SC, There is a place around I-35 and 820 (south) that does that. A friend did a '58 pickup had them do his doors and fenders. They came out very nice. I'm not sure on the cost. Here is the info: Meal Rehab Technologies, Inc 6024-D Old Hemphill Rd Fort Worth, TX 817-551-6632 They usually have a booth at all the larger swap meets, so I would guess they do a pretty good job. Good Luck, __________________ '56 F-100 (w/all GM stuff) Lookin' for another parts chaser! '05 GMC crew cab

10-31-2003, 12:12 PM	#4
Frank_Zeller Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 796	I was quoted 500 dollars for a 69 Firebird convert back half. The place was in Conroe Texas. __________________ 69 SWB C/10 5-6 drop 700R4 69 Firebird Convert 455 4 spd 70 Torino GT Convert Austin-Texas

10-31-2003, 07:23 PM	#5
TxGary Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Bowie, Texas 76230 Posts: 1,059	Metal Rehab did mine C-30 cab,doors,fenders,cowl,hood. Did a real nice job. Cab alone was $1148.00 to strip & derust, test & hazardous waste disposal fee, epoxy prime. Was very satisfied with the work they did for me. On the big stuff plan on getting on a waiting list. I was 6 months out on the list. __________________ 71 C-10 SWB 1969 C-30 Custom Camper Motorhome Restoration in progress. 2020 Chevy 2500 Crew 4x4 LTZ Diesel 2024 Chevy Tahoe Z71 4X4 2015 Diamond C 22' HD car hauler Bowie, Texas 76230

11-01-2003, 11:24 AM	#6
70SWB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: HOUSTON,TEXAS Posts: 16	PRICE The guy in CONROE quoted me 550.00 for the cab.115 each for the doors. TAKES ABOUT 2 WEEKS OR SO HE SAYS __________________ 1970 SWB

10-31-2003, 11:49 AM	#3
MrShelley Too Many Clubs Club Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kilgore, Texas Posts: 443	Casey- Let me know what you find out. I'd like to have the cab I brought back from Arizona acid-dipped, as well as some other sheetmetal I have. I've gone over every inch of this cab, and can't find ANY rust anywhere! Surely stripping rust free metal would be easier than old rusted stuff. I just want to strip off all the old ochre paint, seam sealer and junk like that and start from scratch on the paint. Todd

11-01-2003, 03:51 PM	#7
MrShelley Too Many Clubs Club Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kilgore, Texas Posts: 443	Looks like I may be driving down to Conroe!

11-01-2003, 09:51 PM	#8
western star Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Victoria BC Canada Posts: 198	Make sure the place you have it done has been around for some time. My nephew and one other friend had their 70 and 71 cabs done and the shop never got the rust stripper chemical out of the window posts and in between the ceiling and roof. Not a big deal for the first 2 or 3 years then the rust came through so bad the whole roof had to be replaced on both trucks. Seems that chemical if not neutralized properly becomes metals worst nightmare. Just something to keep in your mind when choosing the right place.

11-01-2003, 10:22 PM	#9
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	i would have to agree with western star this would seem to be one of those things where you get what you pay for. and if this one guy is that much cheaper theres a reason for it. work quality might be suffering __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

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