Quote:
Originally Posted by rebelceb
OK, you seem knowledgable, so are you willing for offer an estimated range that you feel is an appropriate number or are you only wanting to dispute what everyone else is saying without offering your own advice?
I posted this because I genuinely want to know, not to start an argument or a debate.
|
You have no idea how much knowledge is on this website. That's why we're trying to help you. We've been there and done that. Some of us dozens of times. You asked a very good question - stated the scope of work - and you've gotten very good responses. They are honest, unbiased, and come from experienced people in the business, or in the hobby for many years. We can argue about who what when and how much over and over... but what YOU need to take away from the discussion is - whatever you think you want this job to cost - it's going to cost way more. Just be prepared for that and you'll be fine. If you're not prepared or willing to do whatever it takes/costs... then just don't start the project because you will be disappointed. This hobby should be called "can of worms" because that's what it is. Every builder on here will tell you that.
Your Camaro looks great as is... and it may be the most solid 47 year old Camaro on the planet - but we're trying to warn you of the pitfalls of what we've all experienced. That's the best we can do.
Stick around - go thru the builds here - just start in the Projects section. Sort that section by "views"... start with page one of any of the projects you pick and go thru the thread. You'll see dozens of perfectly good cars start off with simple (some not so simple) "mods"... Look and see how many truly nice looking cars get started and then the "discovery period" and the "oh wow" unfolds as the owner finds out his pretty paint is covering over some pretty nasty 47 year old ugliness... See how weeks or months turns into YEARS... see how simple turns into SEMA.... See how perfect laser straight bondo is hiding sink holes of time and money. Then when YOU are ready - take yours to the shop. It's exciting - it's fun - it's satisfying - it's camaraderie - it can be lasting friendships... It's not for the light of wallet - the faint of heart - the married with children - or the guy that thinks it's easy and cheap.