[tcb] Re: Paint and body work
- From: Eric Woodall <ericthomaswoodall@xxxxxxx>
- To: "tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2012 17:48:53 -0500
Yeah, restoration. What a lovely thought.
I've had my bus for 10 years and haven't done much of anything to it
interior-wise.
Sure is fun to drive though.
On Aug 9, 2012, at 5:45 PM, "Denis" <coocoo@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> 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
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> 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 $$$$.
>
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> -----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:
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> 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
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