Finding a Body Shop for my 70 RR

[68BabyBlue]

yup....... I probably have a day on each side getting things to snap in place and lay down perfectly ........

the issues went right up the sail, as it was about 3/16 too wide; if the original part that drops over the edge wasn't rotted, I'd have kept it in place and did a simple butt weld

When Baby Blue got fitted with an OEM quarter in the late 70s, that's exactly what the shop did. Even original factory replacement panels weren't perfect.

 

[eldubb440]

Ho's charge reasonable prices. You're a **** !

If you ever watched Legendary Motor Cars ten years or so ago, it was their sheet metal guy who did my 69 RR metalwork - he was out on his own by then. He fucked up virtually everything he touched. The front end was so bad it all had to be cut off, new stuff bought and re-installed. To his credit, he could probably hand-form just about anything BUT he absolutely sucked at fitting panels !! Not only was his final price 50% more than his original quote (nothing extra done), but it cost me roughly 9k to have the front end redone.

I may be a ****, but I never jacked anyone an extra 50% to F their car up....... so there is that

 

[liquidlabfx]

I have found it extremely difficult to find a body shop to work with. I am in the processes of pulling my engine for a rebuild and then will strip down the car (interior, dash, etc.). I do not have the space, tool or experience to do the body and paint work so I need to find a shop around the Pittsburgh PA area, or would deliver the car to a shop if I can find the right one. I have spoken with a few shops and they give me their hourly rate with no idea on total cost. I do completely understand that a quote can't be given until you dig into the car but some sort of ballpark would be helpful based on a similar build the shop would have done. For example I had one shop tell me that the cost could range from 20k-150k. Well there is a point at which I would not use the shop or even be interested in restoring my car. I also do now know how people can hand over their car with absolutely no idea on what they are going to spend. I have money to spend on the work but am not an open checkbook.

Has anybody had a similar experience?

I am not in a rush and I want to find the right shop that can give me an original restoration. I want the car to be as original as possible and I plan to enjoy and drive the car.

Thanks,
Drew

I can help. Shoot me a PM. I think you'll like what u hear. Take care

 

[liquidlabfx]

How far are you backlogged? I’ve got a pair needing paint and body..

Im outta northern il. Always willing to help.