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DOWNINGTOWN, PA - USA
Joined: 11/24/2001
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Vette(s): 1969 Monza Red Black Conv / Black Vinal hardtop
454/480 Tremec 5 Speed 308 Posi.Black Leather Interior, PS, PW, Air cond., tilt/tele,AM/FM Cass.-5 Pack CD, Hurst Shifter, side pipes
2004 Yellow convertible with black top and black interior
Adam,
Give this guy a call. He just did my '72 Chevelle and I am pleased with the results. He is on route 30 in Frazer ( mabey 25 minutes from you ).
Bill 610-296-8444
Tell himm you got his name from me, not that you will get a better price, but you never know.
Give this guy a call. He just did my '72 Chevelle and I am pleased with the results. He is on route 30 in Frazer ( mabey 25 minutes from you ).
Bill 610-296-8444
Tell himm you got his name from me, not that you will get a better price, but you never know.
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These links are to a copy of the estimate, so you can see all the details of what will be done:
http://www.c3vr.com/member_uploads/1_100/4/VettePaintEst1.jpg
http://www.c3vr.com/member_uploads/1_100/4/VettePaintEst2.jpg
http://www.c3vr.com/member_uploads/1_100/4/VettePaintEst1.jpg
http://www.c3vr.com/member_uploads/1_100/4/VettePaintEst2.jpg
-Adam Wartell
NCM Lifetime Member #1222
Founder: C3 Vette Registry
C4 Vette Registry, C6 Vette Registry
My first Vette, now owned by JB79:
Adam said:
Why should I do it? |
Becasue then you know it was done and not just masked off. I would do it if it was my car. Just my opinion
Adam,
This sounds like a good deal to me. I wonder how much is invested in the paint itself. I am having my '73 roadster restored and the price of the paint job is $5500. This is by Harborvette, Inc. in Erie, Pa. It is PPG paint and the cost of the paint is $600 because it is red. So if you can get yours painted red for that kind of money, It sounds like a great deal to me! Bill, '73 REDVETTE
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| glenns said: Adam, Give this guy a call. He just did my '72 Chevelle and I am pleased with the results. He is on route 30 in Frazer ( mabey 25 minutes from you ). Bill 610-296-8444 Tell himm you got his name from me, not that you will get a better price, but you never know. |
Hey... thanks for the recommendation.
I just called them. I really didn't get a "warm and fuzzy" from them. He (Jeff) admitted to not really knowing all the little nuances with painting a Vette. He said if I'm looking for a quick, inexpensive job, they'd be fine, but if I'm looking for the type of work that a $4000 job would get me somewhere else, he said I shouldn't bring it to them.
Oh well. So far, the guy I listed above is the only one in the running.
-Adam Wartell
NCM Lifetime Member #1222
Founder: C3 Vette Registry
C4 Vette Registry, C6 Vette Registry
My first Vette, now owned by JB79:
Adam said:
Why should I do it? |
Take a look at all those little .1 & .2 times. That's what will save you some money when you add them up also. Overall, doesn't sound like a bad price. How much "fixing", like stress cracks, fiberglass work, prep work, sanding, etc is needed also? That's the type of stuff that is critical to a nice smooth job. The more of that you can do yourself, the more money you have left over for other mods.
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I think it sound like a pretty good deal. I was given a quote of $4500 for a repaint (among the other usual necessary services) by a guy that is supposed to be THE MAN in Bloomington, IL. I have put off the paint job in favor of some other work (that could damage a great paint job). I say that if the shop knows their stuff, this is a great price.
Bryan Corbitt
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