Sponsored Content
m
Lifetime Member
Send PMEquinunk, PA - USA
Joined: 10/31/2007
Posts: 2573
Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.
If anyone took notice of our '72 at H/S gathering, the paint was only about 2 weeks old. I took all the trim off all he had to do was strip, prep, prime and paint. He said there was about 6 coats of all applied covering. We were not completly satisfied, but happy. He charged 3500.00.
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
SPONSOR AD:: (Our Sponsors help support Vette Registry)
With those kind of range of of prices, you could almost buy another vette with a good paint job and sell your old vette. Something to think about?
Also Would give you chance to make a change if you wanted...,
for example if you wanted to get a vert or go from auto to 4 speed.
steves74 2008-05-06 06:07:38
Also Would give you chance to make a change if you wanted...,
for example if you wanted to get a vert or go from auto to 4 speed.
Steve, Lifetime Member #129
74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles,
all original; paint, interior, engine,
split bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Lifetime Member
Vette Registry Founder
Moderator
Send PMVette Registry Founder
Moderator
Eagleville, PA - USA
Joined: 11/1/2001
Posts: 27334
Vette(s): Used to own a 1979 Corvette now owned by JB79
One of the problems I have is paying $7000 to paint a car that if I'm lucky would sell for $5000. Not to mention, if it is ever in an accident, I'd never get that much from the insurance company.
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
R
i think the first question you need to answer is if you want a 10 inch paint job or a 10 foot paint job then you can comfortably start looking for bids with in a price point t hat you believe is joining to give you what you want
L
L
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Lifetime Member
Send PMSHELBYVILLE, TN - USA
Joined: 7/5/2002
Posts: 3944
Vette(s): 1976 L48 auto
1978 L82 4speed
1994 LT1 6speed
1978 L82 4speed
1994 LT1 6speed
i call the body shop that did the 78 he gave me a bed of $3500 if not a lot of body work you saw the paint on jimmy car
StingrayJim 
NCM Lifetime Member #1936
Stingray's '76���������������������������� StingrayJr's '78���������������������������Lil Red '94 
(click each one to see a bigger version)
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
I had a quote for $7000 to start for my 73 from a shop here that does car restorations. I too feel that spending that much on a car that is going to be driven a lot more then it is going to be shown is a bit much. I had a friend that block sanded his car and had Macco paint it for $1200 and he is happy with it. It looks good from 5 feet. His car only had one paint job so it wasn't piled on with paint. My car was stripped and repainted in 1985 before I owned it. They did a crappy job leaving bad surface areas all over it. It has quite a few areas that the paint has fadded on and a lot of stone chips so i will have to get it painted sooner or later. I say it is still a good 10 footer.
Brian - NCM Lifetime Member
73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System
Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
Borgeson Steering box
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
V
IT ALL DEPENDS ON YOUR LOCATION AND WHAT YOU WANT TO ACHEIVE. I`VE SEEN $400O.00 PAINT JOBS DOWN HERE AND I TELL YOU IT IS NOT WHAT I WANT ON MY CAR. YOU CAN ALMOST GAURRANTY THAT ONCE YOU STRIP THE CAR THERE WILL BE UNEXPECTED WORK TO BE DONE. I`M LOOKING TO SPEND $7-$8K TO DO MINE, STIPPED DOWN FIBERGLASSWORK( WHATEVER IT NEEDS) AND PAINT. I`VE SEEN SOME FOR $13K THAT WERE PHENOMINAL( TRAILER QUEENS) 7K SHOULD GIVE YOU QUALITY AND PIECE OF MIND FOR QUITE AWHILE. I DON`T FEEL THAT IS OUT OF LINE. I WOULD EXPECT TO PAY 3-4k FOR A REPAINT.
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
V
[QUOTE=Adam Wartell]One of the problems I have is paying $7000 to paint a car that if I'm lucky would sell for $5000. Not to mention, if it is ever in an accident, I'd never get that much from the insurance company. [/QUOTE]
ADAM, UNLESS YOUR CAR IS A REAL P.O.S. YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO SELL FOR MUCH ABOVE $5k. DOES YOUR CAR STILL SHINE ? MAYBE YOU SHOULD CONSIDER LEAVING IT ALONE! JUST DRIVE THE THING. NO MATTER HOW CAREFUL ONE IS , IF HE TAKES IT OUT ON THE ROAD, IT`S AT RISK FOR DAMAGE. GOOD LUCK
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Lifetime Member
Vette Registry Founder
Moderator
Send PMVette Registry Founder
Moderator
Eagleville, PA - USA
Joined: 11/1/2001
Posts: 27334
Vette(s): Used to own a 1979 Corvette now owned by JB79
[QUOTE=VETTERBOB]...DOES YOUR CAR STILL SHINE ? MAYBE YOU SHOULD CONSIDER LEAVING IT ALONE! JUST DRIVE THE THING. NO MATTER HOW CAREFUL ONE IS , IF HE TAKES IT OUT ON THE ROAD, IT`S AT RISK FOR DAMAGE. GOOD LUCK[/QUOTE]
It does not still shine. That is why I want to repaint it.
It is really dull and faded on the top surfaces and blotchy. The sides are shiny but full of stone chips. It used to be garaged off a dirt road.
Of course, no matter what the cost of the job, I'd still have to come up with the money. And of course, I don't have $3500, let alone $7000!
It does not still shine. That is why I want to repaint it.
It is really dull and faded on the top surfaces and blotchy. The sides are shiny but full of stone chips. It used to be garaged off a dirt road.
Of course, no matter what the cost of the job, I'd still have to come up with the money. And of course, I don't have $3500, let alone $7000!
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
V
[QUOTE=Adam Wartell] [QUOTE=VETTERBOB]...DOES YOUR CAR STILL SHINE ? MAYBE YOU SHOULD CONSIDER LEAVING IT ALONE! JUST DRIVE THE THING. NO MATTER HOW CAREFUL ONE IS , IF HE TAKES IT OUT ON THE ROAD, IT`S AT RISK FOR DAMAGE. GOOD LUCK[/QUOTE]
It does not still shine. That is why I want to repaint it.
It is really dull and faded on the top surfaces and blotchy. The sides are shiny but full of stone chips. It used to be garaged off a dirt road.
Of course, no matter what the cost of the job, I'd still have to come up with the money. And of course, I don't have $3500, let alone $7000!
[/QUOTE]
It does not still shine. That is why I want to repaint it.
It is really dull and faded on the top surfaces and blotchy. The sides are shiny but full of stone chips. It used to be garaged off a dirt road.
Of course, no matter what the cost of the job, I'd still have to come up with the money. And of course, I don't have $3500, let alone $7000!
[/QUOTE]
HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT FINANCING THE CAR AND PAYING FOR THE PAINT OVER TIME? JUST A THOUGHT.
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
in Forum: C3 Electrical, Body and Interior
Sponsored Content