thanks. i very much doubt that the bumper issue will be the cause of the delay
The end is near....SCOTTeVEST's Baby
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Just heard from Benny on additional costs. I was super nervous. So, the original quote was for $8500, until we started seeing rust that needed attention and adding to the scope on suspension, etc. It quickly escalated to $14,500 total after orig rust remediation added, but hadn't heard boo since then. The new TOTAL is now $19,000, but this doesn't include painting the engine or trunk, which Benny said should not be that much, and getting the headrest to work again.
So, all told, looks like I will be about $20k. While that is A LOT more than what I had originally planned on spending, I think it is more than fair in light of what I hope to be the end result and I believe that every dollar spent will be recovered when sold, which is highly uncommon for a restoration I believe. Note I have zero intention of selling this car so it doesn't matter.
Paint will commence in next 5-7 days, then reassembly once dried and cured.
Thoughts?
So, all told, looks like I will be about $20k. While that is A LOT more than what I had originally planned on spending, I think it is more than fair in light of what I hope to be the end result and I believe that every dollar spent will be recovered when sold, which is highly uncommon for a restoration I believe. Note I have zero intention of selling this car so it doesn't matter.
Paint will commence in next 5-7 days, then reassembly once dried and cured.
Thoughts?
All things considered, very fair price tag.
Very reasonable for sure!
agreed
Seems you've found an honest, well meaning shop there. It would be interesting to learn if they will be doing any other coupes, and if their learning curve will reflect in future pricing (higher or lower).
It may be another 5 years before they see another coupe in their shop, but who knows? At least they'll have experience now w/them.
agreed. I really like these guys. honest and good.
i don't think they need the work so doubt they will seek out the work, but if people on this forum are happy with the results and the process, and willing to ship their coupe here, I am sure they would be interested in the work, and i'd be happy to help video the process on occasion.
For the record, I don’t think Benny had any idea how difficult it would be to deal with the bumpers. Frankly, I didn’t either
I was in the neighborhood and decided to visit Benny. Looking good. I will drop by again when painting begins.
Benny said another Coupe owner saw mine there and is having his done too. I asked Benny if he'd want to do others from this group if interested, and he said, "Sure, I like money."
Benny said another Coupe owner saw mine there and is having his done too. I asked Benny if he'd want to do others from this group if interested, and he said, "Sure, I like money."
Hi Scott,
Thanks for sharing and being open about it.
That is one heck of a company. although their hourly rate is decent, I wonder if they have really charged you for every hour. Renting a tool for replacing the front wheel bearings , picking it up, doing the work, and bringing it back in just 1 hour is very admirable.
Would the price for the parts you provided / outsourced come close to the 10 K as well ? (W&N bills, woodwork, rims etc)
Thanks for sharing and being open about it.
That is one heck of a company. although their hourly rate is decent, I wonder if they have really charged you for every hour. Renting a tool for replacing the front wheel bearings , picking it up, doing the work, and bringing it back in just 1 hour is very admirable.
Would the price for the parts you provided / outsourced come close to the 10 K as well ? (W&N bills, woodwork, rims etc)
The rims alone were $2500 if memory serves me. I think all parts would add up to about $10k or more if you include the cost of bumpers and rechroming. I should add it all up, and will I suppose, but sounds about right, perhaps a bit light.
I think that you are still above water at $60K all in. Shiny black cars with polished BBS RS present very well. If you can find a local upholstery shop to install a Gahh seat kit for a good rate then the inside will match the outside for a “relatively” small investment. That isn’t a “while you are in there” expense though - she it can wait. Give the dogs a few more years of seat time before you kick them out. 
I’m pleased that you are forthcoming with your expensive. I only know a handful of other members that do that in full. Also, kudos for selecting a local shop. Their e9 knowledge was lacking but the end result is nice. Most importantly, they seem very fair.
There are some caveats and numerous tricks to the e9 but you don’t need to be a specialist to work on them. That is especially true if you have a bird in your ear feeding you OCD-esque requirements.
I’m pleased that you are forthcoming with your expensive. I only know a handful of other members that do that in full.
Also, kudos for selecting a local shop. Their e9 knowledge was lacking but the end result is nice. Most importantly, they seem very fair.There are some caveats and numerous tricks to the e9 but you don’t need to be a specialist to work on them. That is especially true if you have a bird in your ear feeding you OCD-esque requirements.
I for one, wouldn't want to divulge the $$ I spend on my hobbies. My wife would absolutely freak out!
did you give them your steering wheel?
The Nardi wheels are a funky color and i wouldn't try to match them. Have you considered having them match the Nardi to the wood? I'm refinishing three wood wheels at the moment, so I'm playing around with CitrisStrip to remove the polyurethane on the wheels.
That first wood sample looks like something that JoAnne Gains would give to her husband Chip to install in their latest 'Fixer Upper' project.
That first wood sample looks like something that JoAnne Gains would give to her husband Chip to install in their latest 'Fixer Upper' project.
Would look great with a shiplap headliner though...
I was in the neighborhood again, so did a quick 2 minute video while I stopped by to say hi. I can't believe how much prep work, aside from rust remediation, goes into painting, when doing it right.
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