Metal Work Time Frame (for my '69 Firebird)?

[Ron Fox]

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]

new off the shelf parts? or one off custom?

[Ron Fox]

New off the shelf.

Thanks.

[elitecustombody]

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]

Originally Posted by elitecustombody

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]

Any help on this anyone. I appreciate it.

Thanks.

[elitecustombody]

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]

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]

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]

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

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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.