"Bandit" (2bandit)
11/06/2013 at 21:12 • Filed to: emma
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"Bandit" (2bandit)
11/06/2013 at 21:12 • Filed to: emma | 1
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The car is being dropped off Saturday and the work will cost $3,000 (not including the new windshield I need to buy since I cracked mine). I want to get him to state in writing what he will do to the car so I have some sort of contract (is that okay or normal?). Can you tell I'm nervous? This is the list of stuff I need the guy to do:
Fix the small rust hole in body under rear spats
smooth out all dents
Repair patches/rust on door skins (light rust on the lower 4" of door)
Rebuild door hinges
Sand body panels to paintable level (PO sanded to bare metal. Note: Do not remove door/T-top weatherstripping)
Prime, paint, clear, affix the decals (I already have them all)
Assemble and align body panels (including spats, spoilers, etc)
Replace both windshields' weatherstripping
Also, the 1979 Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition that the guy was working on last time I was at the shop was looking beautiful.
Aaron James
> Bandit
11/06/2013 at 21:22 |
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That's quite a lot of work for $3000 dollars. Have you seen other cars that this shop has painted? if they look good I wouldn't worry, sounds like you're getting a great deal.
Birddog
> Bandit
11/06/2013 at 21:26 |
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Sounds too good to be true.
You're well within your right to get everything in writing. It's best for both parties really.
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Bandit
> Aaron James
11/06/2013 at 21:28 |
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Yeah, we've used them in the past when our got in an accident, I had a friend of ours (he is friends with the shop owner) talk to him about what I am doing, the guy told me he liked that I am a young guy restoring my first car that happened to be nearly identical to his first car. When I originally got the quote he told me I am getting one hell of a deal, I believe him. Most of the quotes I got from other shops were north of 5k.
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Bandit
> Birddog
11/06/2013 at 21:29 |
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Yeah, I don't want to be 3 grand into the work and be left with an unusable car. Like I responded to another commenter: We've used the guy in the past and I had a friend of ours (he is friends with the shop owner) talk to him about what I am doing, the guy told me he liked that I am a young guy restoring my first car that happened to be nearly identical to his first car. When I originally got the quote he told me I am getting one hell of a deal, I believe him. Most of the quotes I got from other shops were north of 5k
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Aaron James
> Bandit
11/06/2013 at 21:32 |
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Fantastic, sounds like everything is moving along. My brother had a 79, Black with gold wheels and bird. I've always liked the Gen 2 Firebird/Trans Am.
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Bandit
> Aaron James
11/06/2013 at 21:38 |
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BTW: you are now followed for Oppositelock. Your comments should now show up in the white area with normal commenters, not the gray area.
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Aaron James
> Bandit
11/06/2013 at 21:47 |
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Great, thanks for that. Can't wait to see pictures of your car when it's done.
Squid
> Bandit
11/07/2013 at 00:56 |
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It is always best to get a written quote for the work to be done. It is best for the shop, and the customer. Sounds like you are getting a hell of a deal and be happy that they are familiar with your particular model. it is always better work when the guy has some sort of emotional investment in the work he is doing. I can't wait to see what it will look like when it is done.