[tcb] Re: Paint and body work
- From: "Denis" <coocoo@xxxxxxx>
- To: <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2012 17:45:08 -0500
Just get it safe and DRIVE IT! You can work out all the ârestorationâ as you go
through your life. Fix it along the way, but ENJOY it if at all possible.
From: Noralyn Ripps
Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2012 3:55 PM
To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [tcb] Re: Paint and body work
Thanks James. I may well be doing that. I would have to learn Mig welding.
Maybe I can get my father to show me some things. But I finally found Jose on
Zarzamora Street. He's coming tomorrow to give me a bid. Not like those other
yahoos that were telling me $75/hr, 8 hours a day for 6 months + parts.
Seriously? Their math didn't even add up. I took an entire year of auto
mechanics in my Senior year of high school back in 1979. I'm a nurse, but I
just left them standing there in the drive...and I walked away and told them it
wasn't happening. I had already told them I didn't want the suspension torn up,
that my mechanic would do any electrical work needed...and I would do the
upholstery. And I already have all the parts sourced, parts numbers and prices
on a spreadsheet. They weren't satisfied with that. We have already registered
for the VW Heritage camping. I hope we can take the bus, but it doesn't look
like it.
Noralyn Ripps
From: James Dwan <james_dwan_2000@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, August 8, 2012 11:27 AM
Subject: [tcb] Re: Paint and body work
Most people that have cars restored never recommend the body shop they used for
some reason...
I would second Robbs suggestion and do the work yourself as much as possible at
least the windows should be easy enough and POR-15 for the rust etc. Maybe just
price the panel work separate and then paint somewhere else.
James
DAC
TCB
'59 23 Window Deluxe
'73/'77 Westfakia
'78 Super Vert
From: "wuzmop@xxxxxxx" <wuzmop@xxxxxxx>
To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, August 8, 2012 11:23 AM
Subject: [tcb] Re: Paint and body work
With all the flakes and crooks out there in that industry, I don't envy anybody
going down that path. Maybe take a welding class at your local community
college. Otherwise get out and network with other VW people via clubs,
workdays, etc. and you may find someone with the skills you need who is willing
to help. There is a reputable place called Dallas Roadster up here, but you're
talking $$$$.
-----Original Message-----
From: J Duncan <whocanduncan1@xxxxxxxxx>
To: tcb <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wed, Aug 8, 2012 11:07 am
Subject: [tcb] Re: Paint and body work
I'm no expert but personally I would tell them to hit the road, Jack!
Others on the list should be able to help with better details.
On Aug 8, 2012 11:03 AM, "Noralyn Ripps" <nonnee1961@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I need some feedback on this subject...and right now, it is a subject of
consternation. I wanted to get my '73 VW Riviera restored, but not show
quality...just daily driver and camping. We just want to get the major rust
panels cut out and get back to life. I just had a man from here in San Antonio
come to my house, and they wouldn't do it for less than $30-$40,000 and it
would take 6 months of work 8 hours a day with two guys working at $75/hr.
Really??? For that, I could buy a brand new Touran. I've already priced out the
panels, blasting estimates, etc. Even my mechanic states that the underside of
this van is in really good condition. Granted the windows need some work, and
there is some rust in the typical areas that the vans get. So I'm really
wondering what you all have paid for paint/body work, what was done, and how
much...and where? Thanks for any help rendered. N. Ripps, San Antonio
Other related posts:
