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1968GMC · 01-19-2003, 12:01 PM

I got my doors back yesterday and they look awsome BUT cost me way to much. He coted me $500 for the pair. When all said and done it cost me $850. He did a real nice job dont get me wrong, sanding them down to the metal and such but he told me he spent 40 hours on them( he thought it would take 15 hours). In my opinion, if you are a professional, you should take in to account that you might run in to problems esspecialy on 30 year doors dont you sall agree?Im just venting. Ho BTW that is not eavan painted for that price just primed.

lotik · 01-19-2003, 12:19 PM

i would have told him to keep the doors. you could by a brand new set for that.

>X< · 01-19-2003, 01:45 PM

that sucks man, did you get them shaved or something?

nu2-72 · 01-19-2003, 03:53 PM

I would be shocked and he would have some doors.
A quote should be listed as to what will be done and the cost. Doors are an item that can be checked for rust, bondo and damage very easily. I would not sign an estimate that was open ended to run extra for unseen problems.
A professional bodyman knows how to estimate closer than that.
Almost a 60% increase is unreasonable.
I am guessing you had a time and material deal and he ran you up.
My thoughts.

1968GMC · 01-19-2003, 04:15 PM

lotik, you are rite new doors are $475-$500 each + shipping here in canada

Seanh71 nothing is shaven.

nu2-72.Its not a company that did my doors, its a retired bodyman that does it at home in his garage.

ebfabman · 01-19-2003, 04:37 PM

ah...........did he give you a cigarette...........afterwards???

If he is retired, He should know how to estimate that kind of work pretty damn close, unless he never took a look at them before you agreed to do business with him.

One more thing, is that canadian money? How much would be if it is US money?

mikep · 01-19-2003, 04:46 PM

I hope he at least kissed you . Thats what about $500 US . Kind of pricey to have two doors straightened out. What did he do to them? I guess it doesnt matter now but new doors would have been probably the way to go.

1968GMC · 01-19-2003, 04:59 PM

mikep, no I didnt kiss him... he got roten theeths lol.

ebfabman yes in cdn $ that would be between $450-$500 US.

Dropt72Shortbed · 01-19-2003, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1968GMC
mikep, no I didnt kiss him... he got roten theeths lol.

ebfabman yes in cdn $ that would be between $450-$500 US.

**** i bought a set of straight rust free doors for $220. although had to pay the guy $100 to deliever them. i just need to have the mirror holes filled on one door but otherwise, no speaker cuts, no rust, perfectly straight, i just need them painted.

i got my doors off ebay and ive seen a few other perfectly good used doors with no rust or dents sell on ebay for good prices.

Maximum Overdrive · 01-19-2003, 05:19 PM

He should have been alot closer in his time estimate on the doors. While time estimates can be off that on such things the amount of time he was off is ridclous. For being that far off he should have notified you that he was running into problems and let you decide what you wanted to do..

casey · 01-21-2003, 01:34 AM

oh autobody guys why am I not surprised

01-19-2003, 12:01 PM	#1
1968GMC love my truck Join Date: May 2001 Location: aylmer QC Posts: 648	got doors back from body-shop I got my doors back yesterday and they look awsome BUT cost me way to much. He coted me $500 for the pair. When all said and done it cost me $850. He did a real nice job dont get me wrong, sanding them down to the metal and such but he told me he spent 40 hours on them( he thought it would take 15 hours). In my opinion, if you are a professional, you should take in to account that you might run in to problems esspecialy on 30 year doors dont you sall agree?Im just venting. Ho BTW that is not eavan painted for that price just primed.

01-19-2003, 12:19 PM	#2
lotik drag it like you stole it Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 542	i would have told him to keep the doors. you could by a brand new set for that. __________________ negative camber //LA\\

01-19-2003, 01:45 PM	#3
>X< registered IWATA user Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 4,483	that sucks man, did you get them shaved or something? __________________ -'63 Ford Fairlane 500 coupe, v8, auto, faded and rusty. awaiting built roller 302 and some flat black -'99 Honda Prelude. vtech/5spd. no pipe, no intake, bone stock. awaiting new top end. -01 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 dented and scratched with a noisy tranny. Take off that Von Dutch hat before i stab you with a 000 Mack.

01-19-2003, 03:53 PM	#4
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	I would be shocked and he would have some doors. A quote should be listed as to what will be done and the cost. Doors are an item that can be checked for rust, bondo and damage very easily. I would not sign an estimate that was open ended to run extra for unseen problems. A professional bodyman knows how to estimate closer than that. Almost a 60% increase is unreasonable. I am guessing you had a time and material deal and he ran you up. My thoughts. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

01-19-2003, 04:37 PM	#6
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	ah...........did he give you a cigarette...........afterwards??? If he is retired, He should know how to estimate that kind of work pretty damn close, unless he never took a look at them before you agreed to do business with him. One more thing, is that canadian money? How much would be if it is US money? Last edited by ebfabman; 01-19-2003 at 05:17 PM.

01-19-2003, 04:15 PM	#5
1968GMC love my truck Join Date: May 2001 Location: aylmer QC Posts: 648	lotik, you are rite new doors are $475-$500 each + shipping here in canada Seanh71 nothing is shaven. nu2-72.Its not a company that did my doors, its a retired bodyman that does it at home in his garage.

01-19-2003, 04:46 PM	#7
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	I hope he at least kissed you . Thats what about $500 US . Kind of pricey to have two doors straightened out. What did he do to them? I guess it doesnt matter now but new doors would have been probably the way to go. __________________ No truck :-(

01-19-2003, 04:59 PM	#8
1968GMC love my truck Join Date: May 2001 Location: aylmer QC Posts: 648	mikep, no I didnt kiss him... he got roten theeths lol. ebfabman yes in cdn $ that would be between $450-$500 US.

01-19-2003, 05:19 PM	#10
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,634	He should have been alot closer in his time estimate on the doors. While time estimates can be off that on such things the amount of time he was off is ridclous. For being that far off he should have notified you that he was running into problems and let you decide what you wanted to do.. __________________ *"!Ama Sua, Ama Kjella, Ama Lllulla!"*

01-21-2003, 01:34 AM	#11
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	oh autobody guys why am I not surprised

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