I will quote the prospective customer
a labor price, after we have
discussed what he/she wants done, this is firm unless they
decide to add major work to the job at which point we can re-negotiate
the
labor price.
ALL parts and materials involved in the restoration are
paid for by the customer at what they cost me, with no markup. I
will supply copies of all receipts from the job if the customer
desires.
I
can get most things done in this area, engine work, upholstery, and chrome
work.
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Under
most circumstances, I work on only 1 car at a time and most normal
cars take 6-7 weeks to complete. This may be longer when engine work,
major chrome work or when finding parts is difficult. When I think there
will be problems like these I try to tear the car apart and get the
work started in these areas and will go to work on another car. When
the engine work,
chrome, etc. is done, then I will jump on the car and then will be
the start of the actual 6-7 weeks.
Each
car is unique and all this will be discussed before any deal is made
and the car is picked up
or brought to me.
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I
can and do pick up and deliver cars but there is a separate fee involved
with this service. If I were to pick up the "basket case" the
customer can most likely drive it home.
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My
labor rates are very reasonable considering the time and expertise
involved in this kind of work. My fee for an ordinary, run of the mill
car with only minor body work or rust repair is $5,000 (as of Jan 2004).
Larger vehicles, like the 38 Cadillac Limo that I finished in January
have a higher fee due to the greater amount of work involved.
All my paint jobs are color sanded and then buffed to insure
a high gloss finish with no orange peel. I normally us acrylic
enamel paint with hardener, but can do base coat/clear coat and
lacquer. The enamel finish makes for a car that can be driven and
enjoyed where the lacquer finish requires more regular care.
