Shop Build Rides

[flashlight holder]

Yeah my question was rather vague.

I'm wondering if the shop has a lot of semi completed projects should I keep looking....is this a bad sign?

[GregWeld]

In other words --- like Ironworks said --- usually the biggest hangup is the ability for you to pay for work performed.

My '33 Ford being built at Brizio's is going as so:

Deposit June 17th 2012
Car to be debuted January 2014 at Grand National Roadster Show


My '32 Ford which was a teardown of an existing car -- and basically a complete re-do sans interior - but part of the interior was redone... took about
10 months.... and another 2 years to sort out the problems that the crappy builder did. The car was "done" --- but not right --- LOL.

SO it depends on the builder AND the cash you toss in the burn pile.


It also depends on the complexity of the build.... simple takes less time -- complicated one off parts can take forever...

In other words -- there is NO WAY for anyone to answer your question because it all "depends".

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by flashlight holder

Yeah my question was rather vague.

I'm wondering if the shop has a lot of semi completed projects should I keep looking....is this a bad sign?

HELL YES....


Ask for what's already completed! When they started and when they were finished!! There's lots of reasons given for cars in "work".... find out the story on each one. You'll find a common theme..... $$

[enzo]

Best of Show got my car done in 8 months. I had most of the parts and most importantly stuck to the original plan. They rocked it! Call Them!

[ironworks]

Originally Posted by flashlight holder

Yeah my question was rather vague.

I'm wondering if the shop has a lot of semi completed projects should I keep looking....is this a bad sign?

In this day and age, it can be a non issue, or a sign of a poorly run business. Ask to speak to current customers. Never believe the sales pitch.

[waynieZ]

Originally Posted by ironworks

. Ask to speak to current customers. Never believe the sales pitch.

X2!!!!!!! Get it in writing!

[transam]

Wait, our cars actually are supposed to be finished at some point?

[Vince@Meanstreets]

yeah it really depends on what cars are sitting, are they clients cars or the owners collection. Have to ask questions and get to look for feedback from past customers.

In my experience the amount of time depends on the style of build and the customers financial standing and how the build is being paid or if its donated time. I have had projects that took 7 months to complete to projects going on 2 years.

[randy]

getting close to 3 years now.

Like everyone else said. If i was filthy rich my car could be done within 2 weeks. Since im not rich and i have other priorities I will be driving my car no later than Aug 19th 2014. The car should be done within the next 6 months. If it isnt it isnt.

[EBMC]

According to the TV shows it should take 1 week