Ihave a '65, needs some minor rust repair on the rear fender wells and on the bottom of the doors. I got a qoute of 3500 to replace the metal, replace the front windshield, reseal the rear window,reallignthe doors, hood and deck lid,take out all dings, and primer (Pretty much everything but paint). Just wanted to get someones opinion on whether or not that was a good price.

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i dont know about price, but do you have any bigger pics??? it looks super clean from those tiny ones

 

I paid 5K for the car...here is what has been done:

New drivetrain – • Totally rebuilt 200ci. in-line 6 engine • New T-5 5 spd transmission • New radiator, hoses, heater core • New alternator • New wiring throughout • New Carburetor • New Starter • New electronic ignition • New clutch assembly • New Master cylinder, brake lines, wheel cylinders, front disc and rear drum brakes • New wheel bearings • New fuel pump • New gas tank and fuel lines • New floor pans • New trunk pans • Frame and all undercarriage bead-blasted and repainted from bare steel. • No undercarriage rust at all. • All new suspension and steering system • New front and rear valances • New breather and water pump • New hoses. • Refinished dash and • New instrument panel • New pedals.

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Unfortunately, I am deployed...my wife bought the car for me, and these are the only pics I have.

 

well if you are deployed then you probably wont have time to do it all yourself correct? it doesnt sound that bad to me but get a couple of quotes and see if it is a good deal

 

o, well it looks excellent from what i can see

 

Thanks for your opinions, when I get home I will get some better pics posted.

 

FWIW, I have a '65 fastback with no rust, but typical dings for a 40+ year old car. My costs are:

$550 to completely blast the exterior of the car

$350 to epoxy prime, including both sides of trunk deck and hood as well as removing and spraying doors & jambs

$2500 minimize all dings and small dents with block and hammer, minimizing body filler. Block sand, finish prim coat, sanding, etc. (basically everything to get it ready to pain)

$1200 est. to paint the vehicle using a base/clear, including sanding, polishing, etc. The final cost will be determined after materials are chosen.

These are L.A. prices so labor may be cheaper in your area. That said, considering the sheet metal repairs, it sounds like yours is in the ballpark.

Good luck!
Jeff

 

Thanks, Jeff...I'd like to see pics when you get yours finished.

 

That looks like a pretty good project, most of the hard stuff is all done.. Your wife is great!!! Where are you stationed right now? Deployed on a ship or in the great sand box??