im in WAY over my head.

[Musclerodz]

Originally Posted by Yan69

i guess nothing can't be save right?
he will give me a rough estimate on how much he thinks he can do it for, my guess 20k min
Am i realistic?
Yan

The core structure needs to be saved, it is not available aftermarket except in a new tub. Are you figuring $20K with paint?

[Yan69]

probably before paint. i have no clue and no experience with this.
you guys know better than me.
yan
Prepare for the worst and hope for the best.

[Yan69]

Here are some Pics:

[Yan69]

Originally Posted by Musclerodz

The core structure needs to be saved, it is not available aftermarket except in a new tub. Are you figuring $20K with paint?

Mike excuse my lack of knowlege, but what do you mean by core structure?
Rocker panels?

[69x22]

Yan, look up Mikes Custom cars, he will make it better than new.

[Musclerodz]

The core is the inner structure that can not be bought aftermarket and what the outer metal attaches to. $20K before paint should leave plenty of room.

[monza]

Yan I'm feeling your pain on this, your car 'looked' pretty sweet before you opened it up. Do you know the shop and their work where you have it now?
Post when he gives you his estimate and what kind of shop it is.
Here's the Mikes place:http://www.mikescustomcars.com/
that will give you a guide line of some costs and maybe you could go with him.
Your 20 000.00 should get your car done and ready for paint, but you have to be thinking of adding mini tubs in the rear and front end frame.....
What is your goal for the car?

Good luck with it keep this site updated and you'll get great advice from the best. Make sure you call next time you roll through Calgary we'll get the crew together and go play cars.

[dhutton]

Check out Muscle Car Metal too. He sells a ready made bottom section for around $3500 or so on his website and a little less on ebay. He's in New Hampshire so it's not too far for you to drive and pick one up. He will also rebuild your shell. Lots of pics on his website.

Don

[69TAPoser]

Originally Posted by dhutton

Check out Muscle Car Metal too. He sells a ready made bottom section for around $3500 or so on his website and a little less on ebay. He's in New Hampshire so it's not too far for you to drive and pick one up. He will also rebuild your shell. Lots of pics on his website.

Don

Another vote for Musclecarmetal (www.musclecarmetal.com). Tony did my shell (a total rebuild) with all the metal and labor it was about $9K. When you provide him with a car, he will give you a $2-3K discount over his advertised prices.

Here is a whole page of pics of my shell rebuild by Tony:

http://www.69taposer.citymax.com/page/page/4053037.htm

After phase 1 of bodywork/paint:



Phil

[deuce_454]

i dont like that there isnt any bracing in there... but it doesnt look unsalvagble (its either not a word or completely misspelled)