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L695speed · 04-15-2009, 06:58 PM

I know it would be much easier to view the car in person for an estimate but if I send you guys photos, either posted on here or via email, would that be good enough for a rough (I would imagine very rough) guesstimate as to how much it would cost to do the job. I've already stated that it would be this winter at the earliest that I do this. More likely due to student loans

it will be later. But if I have a basic idea of how much it would cost to do the work then I can start saving up.

I can describe some of the other issues in the photos to the best of my remembrance. I've gotten quotes from 2500 to 5000 just asking without any good information about the damage and etc. And one guy didn't really take me seriously.... I know there may be some surprises as far as rust goes after all we do live in the Northeast. I am already suspecting the doors, the T bar, and maybe parts of the front fenders for the dreaded rot. Also as I said I might do some of the bodywork myself (surface rust sanded down to bare metal then sealed, primed, and maybe a couple coats of finishing coat).

Let me know if you guys are willing to do that. Both of you guys have cars that appear to be beautifully done, pictures can only go so far. The process photos do show me that you both know what you are doing. PM me if you wish. Thanks.

04-15-2009, 06:58 PM	#8
L695speed Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Andover, NJ Posts: 777 iTrader: (0)	I know it would be much easier to view the car in person for an estimate but if I send you guys photos, either posted on here or via email, would that be good enough for a rough (I would imagine very rough) guesstimate as to how much it would cost to do the job. I've already stated that it would be this winter at the earliest that I do this. More likely due to student loans it will be later. But if I have a basic idea of how much it would cost to do the work then I can start saving up. I can describe some of the other issues in the photos to the best of my remembrance. I've gotten quotes from 2500 to 5000 just asking without any good information about the damage and etc. And one guy didn't really take me seriously.... I know there may be some surprises as far as rust goes after all we do live in the Northeast. I am already suspecting the doors, the T bar, and maybe parts of the front fenders for the dreaded rot. Also as I said I might do some of the bodywork myself (surface rust sanded down to bare metal then sealed, primed, and maybe a couple coats of finishing coat). Let me know if you guys are willing to do that. Both of you guys have cars that appear to be beautifully done, pictures can only go so far. The process photos do show me that you both know what you are doing. PM me if you wish. Thanks.