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**chevy71super** · 12-16-2003, 04:49 PM

$13,000 is a lot of money but I have seen people spend much more. I would figure it this way. Materials will probably cost in the neighborhood of $2,500, that leaves about $10,000 to pay for "time". At $50 an hour that gives you 200 hours. 200 hours in my opinion is not all that unreasonable for a very good job. Again I have seen many more hours in projects that turn out to be worth a lot less. The one caution is making sure the bodyshop does not gouge you for any "hidden" costs. I have heard too many stores of I quoted $5,000 but ended up costing $15,000. Get in writing exactly what they are going to do and the cost.

Castiron9 · 12-16-2003, 05:46 PM

Hell............your truck looks great right now

What do you need to paint it for

On a serious note that seems high to me,but then what do I know....The only problem I have in paying that much for a paint job is that when you get the first nick or scratch on that expensive paint job you will be

boraxman · 12-16-2003, 05:58 PM

No way i'd do it. Its a truck. $4000-$5000 you could get a decent paint job, but if youre rich......

PanelDeland · 12-17-2003, 12:16 AM

My B-I-L got all bodywork sanding and paint with graphics and clearcoat over for $9,000.00. He has had the car painted for 2 years and now the paint is starting to turn foggy.The painter is known for good work and has done quite a few cars locally.His bodywork is impecable but the paint he has done seems to have some problems.
The painter is blaming the paint and the paint manufacturer claims no problems with the batch used.The only good thing is that the body work was probably worth $6,000.00-7,000.00.
My B-I-L figure he got a $2,000.00 paint job so even though he is going to repaint, he plans on a different painter and brand of paint.He probably got his moneys worth but it still wasn't what he expected or "assumed" he was being quoted.

Still if B-I-L offers me his '39 Chevy I'm takin it.

weasel29gm · 12-18-2003, 12:15 AM

After readin' and followin' this for a day or two. Got a couple ??? Is that your garage and have you thought of doin' the prep your self? I know most folks wants a first class job and theres nothin' wrong with that. but if thats my garage and you got some tools. I'd prime and block it. Take your time and ask ???. I'm slow maybe to slow but I started last year on mine and almost ready. I da'd the whole body and primed and blocked and really enjoyed it. When I had a problem or ? got on here and asked or went to a buddy. And always got two or more opinions and took it from there.As far as shootin' the paint, I'm workin' on that now. I've got 5 guys that can lay down a great job. So my way of thinkin' is get started and yell for some help!!! Maybe I can get a good job cheap or '' FREE'' LOL!!! It don't hurt to do as much as you can and save some $$$. Just my 2 cents. Good luck Weasel.

12-16-2003, 05:46 PM	#27
Castiron9 72 LONGHORN OWNER Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle Wash. Posts: 963	Hell............your truck looks great right now What do you need to paint it for On a serious note that seems high to me,but then what do I know....The only problem I have in paying that much for a paint job is that when you get the first nick or scratch on that expensive paint job you will be __________________ 72-SUPER CHEYENNE/20 LONGHORN 70-C/30 DUALLY

12-16-2003, 05:58 PM	#28
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	No way i'd do it. Its a truck. $4000-$5000 you could get a decent paint job, but if youre rich...... __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

12-17-2003, 12:16 AM	#29
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	My B-I-L got all bodywork sanding and paint with graphics and clearcoat over for $9,000.00. He has had the car painted for 2 years and now the paint is starting to turn foggy.The painter is known for good work and has done quite a few cars locally.His bodywork is impecable but the paint he has done seems to have some problems. The painter is blaming the paint and the paint manufacturer claims no problems with the batch used.The only good thing is that the body work was probably worth $6,000.00-7,000.00. My B-I-L figure he got a $2,000.00 paint job so even though he is going to repaint, he plans on a different painter and brand of paint.He probably got his moneys worth but it still wasn't what he expected or "assumed" he was being quoted. Still if B-I-L offers me his '39 Chevy I'm takin it. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

12-18-2003, 12:15 AM	#30
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,094	After readin' and followin' this for a day or two. Got a couple ??? Is that your garage and have you thought of doin' the prep your self? I know most folks wants a first class job and theres nothin' wrong with that. but if thats my garage and you got some tools. I'd prime and block it. Take your time and ask ???. I'm slow maybe to slow but I started last year on mine and almost ready. I da'd the whole body and primed and blocked and really enjoyed it. When I had a problem or ? got on here and asked or went to a buddy. And always got two or more opinions and took it from there.As far as shootin' the paint, I'm workin' on that now. I've got 5 guys that can lay down a great job. So my way of thinkin' is get started and yell for some help!!! Maybe I can get a good job cheap or '' FREE'' LOL!!! It don't hurt to do as much as you can and save some $$$. Just my 2 cents. Good luck Weasel. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

12-16-2003, 04:49 PM	#26
chevy71super Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 658	$13,000 is a lot of money but I have seen people spend much more. I would figure it this way. Materials will probably cost in the neighborhood of $2,500, that leaves about $10,000 to pay for "time". At $50 an hour that gives you 200 hours. 200 hours in my opinion is not all that unreasonable for a very good job. Again I have seen many more hours in projects that turn out to be worth a lot less. The one caution is making sure the bodyshop does not gouge you for any "hidden" costs. I have heard too many stores of I quoted $5,000 but ended up costing $15,000. Get in writing exactly what they are going to do and the cost.



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