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Ron Fox 01-11-2010 11:57 AM

Metal Work Time Frame (for my '69 Firebird)?
 
Talked to my builder several days ago and he mentioned that he is about ready to begin metal work on my '69 Firebird. (Finally!)

What is the average time frame for metal work on:

Full floor
Full Trunk
Full Quarter
A Quarter Patch

Thanks for the help.

elitecustombody 01-11-2010 02:50 PM

new off the shelf parts? or one off custom?

Ron Fox 01-12-2010 09:50 AM

New off the shelf.

Thanks.

elitecustombody 01-12-2010 11:24 AM

That's about 40-50 hours, keep in mind, when old metal comes off you can find more rust,and may end up needing wheelhouses and other rust repair

Ron Fox 01-12-2010 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elitecustombody (Post 260960)
That's about 40-50 hours, keep in mind, when old metal comes off you can find more rust,and may end up needing wheelhouses and other rust repair


Could you break it down for each process?

Mini tubs are going on also.

Thanks.

Ron Fox 01-13-2010 11:53 AM

Any help on this anyone. I appreciate it.

Thanks.

elitecustombody 01-13-2010 07:11 PM

Full floor 10-15 hrs
Full Trunk 5-8 hrs
Full Quarter 15-18hrs
A Quarter Patch - depends on size

Keep in mind, that's just basic time to r&r on car that has interior and glass removed and most likely will require additional time to clean,blast or repair more hidden rust

Garage Dog 65 01-13-2010 07:14 PM

I've seen quoted 20 - 40 hours to install DSE mini-tubs. Check with Frank - he's quoted a couple in a thread somewhere.

Jim

J2SpeedandCustom 01-14-2010 05:55 AM

Post up some pictures without them it's just a guessing game.

Why are you asking did the shop you are using not explain the process and the cost?

PRRC 01-14-2010 09:25 AM

[QUOTE=J2SpeedandCustom;261420]Post up some pictures without them it's just a guessing game.

^^^^ This^^^^^^^^^^^^

I would be willing to wadger that there will be more issues that what can be seen. The inner wheeel housing are usually a rusted mess when the quarter comes off and you can really see what your dealing with. I will take some time to get the floors,trunk , quarter all back in place and plug welded. I would estimate more on the lines of 60-70hrs.


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