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Restoration questions, and trans-atlantic bodyshell transport

To: "Brian Furgalus" <bf252201@ohio.edu>
Subject: Restoration questions, and trans-atlantic bodyshell transport
From: Dave Massey <105671.471@compuserve.com>
Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2002 10:54:10 -0500
Cc: "[unknown]" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Message text written by "Brian Furgalus"
>I'm contemplating the restoration of a TR8.  What amount of money would
the
list say is typical for "fixing up" a generally rust-free
southern-Californian
shell (of any type really, doesn't have to be TR8) and getting it
professionally prepped, painted, and rustproofed to a reasonably high level
of
quality?
<

I took my totally stripped (dipped and primered) body shell to a shop and
$4500 later they gave back a very nicely done painted body shell ready for
reassembly.  But they did a little more than just prep and paint.  They
replaced on fender and filled a number of rust pin holes as well.  Also
consider that this shop is in a low wage area so your milage may vary.

BTW there is no difference in the bodyshells between the TR7 and TR8.  The
TR8 will require a couple of additional holes in the bulkhead (firewall).

Dave

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