Even the ones that "like" to do restorations are going to charge for it.
I've received estimates ranging anywhere from $2,500 to $12,000 for the
labor of removing and replacing body panels on my Spitfire. And that's not
including the parts!!
I've all but convinced myself to do everything I can possibly do myself
before forking over that kind of cash.
Best wishes,
Jeff in San Diego
'67 RHD Spitfire Mk3 aka "Mrs. Jones"
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----- Original Message -----
From: Westerdale, Bob <bwesterdale@edax.com>
To: 'Keith McGahan' <keithmcgahan@hotmail.com>; <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2000 11:16 AM
Subject: RE: Body work
>
> Keith-
> Must be pretty rusty! Few people actually "like" to do rustoration for a
> living, which certainly contributes to the high quotes . Why not buy a
$500
> Mig welder, some basic tools, a box o' Band-Aids and give it a try? The
> $$$$ is yet another factor in many folks decisions to make the LBC hobby a
> DIY affair....
> Don't forget that Tetanus Booster shot!
> Bob Westerdale
> 59 3A TS36967E
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Keith McGahan [mailto:keithmcgahan@hotmail.com]
> Sent: Friday, May 05, 2000 11:49 AM
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Body work
>
>
>
> I need some help understanding the body work market. I am trying to have
the
>
> floorboard and rockers installed on my TR4 and some work done on the rear
> where the fenders meet the tub. I have gotten several quotes ranging from
> $2500 to $5000. These prices seem outrageous. I can buy another car for
> those prices, but that would seem like such a waste since I just had the
tub
>
> blasted. Are these prices in line with the current market? How much does
it
> cost to buy a rust free tub? Thanks for all of your help
>
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