View Poll Results: How does the price sound?
High
1
6.67%
Average
3
20.00%
Low
11
73.33%
Voters: 15. You may not vote on this poll
Body Work
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
Body Work
I just got a quote from a backyard retired body shop guy to do all of the body work on my truck. It needs cab corners, a bed fender, the whole drivers side floor board, a rocker panel, two doors swapped out and hung, all of the dents fixed (a good amount), and some miscellaneous rust fixed around the truck. All rust will be cut out and all new parts will be welded in and primered. He does quality work and takes his time. His quote was 1100. I'm wondering if this sounds high or low. All awnsers are appreciated. Thanks.
FTE Legend
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 32,875
Likes: 48
From: Northeast, OK
I voted "low", but I should explain that I've not had that work done nor quoted so I'm not really qualified to say. However, I'm thinking of doing almost exactly the same work myself and if I had a quote to do for $1100 in the kind of style yours is supposed to be I might jump at it.
And, now I'm signed on to follow this so's I can learn.
And, now I'm signed on to follow this so's I can learn.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,033
Likes: 11
From: Wausau, WI
I voted low also. Just for the cab corners, it'll be over $500 at any body shop. Adding everything up (guesstimating) I would think a normal shop would be over $2-3000 to do the work. If he's really that good, that price will be hard to beat. Floors, rockers and bed sides take a lot of time to do correctly. I'd say go for it, just make sure if the price would go any higher, he talks to you first before going ahead with any more work.
More Turbo
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 731
Likes: 6
From: Jonesborough, TN
It sure sounds low to me. If he does good work, its a deal. I always worry when it seems to be to good to be true, so buyer beware. But if he does good work and that is the price, I'd jump all over it.
Trending Topics
Laughing Gas
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 773
Likes: 10
I would say.."Bargain"..even better than low..However..it's been my experience that the "retired backyard craftsman" usually takes 3 times as long to do anything..His projects come first....
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
You bring up a good point. He estimated it would take him about a week. Also, I'm in no hurry.
FTE Legend
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 32,875
Likes: 48
From: Northeast, OK
Since he's a retired body shop man he knows how much heat he can put into the panels w/o warping them, and that will cause him to go slowly. Further, since you are going with black the truck will have to be almost perfect, as you and he already know, so having someone that will do it at their own pace w/o the pressures of needing to get it done to move to the next job is a big plus. So, I'll just say that if I had that offer I'd jump at it - even though I have the tools with which to do it myself.
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
Since he's a retired body shop man he knows how much heat he can put into the panels w/o warping them, and that will cause him to go slowly. Further, since you are going with black the truck will have to be almost perfect, as you and he already know, so having someone that will do it at their own pace w/o the pressures of needing to get it done to move to the next job is a big plus. So, I'll just say that if I had that offer I'd jump at it - even though I have the tools with which to do it myself.
FTE Legend
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 32,875
Likes: 48
From: Northeast, OK
I don't think it is a bad idea to go with black on your truck, although if it is subject to getting banged a bit you will be able to see the damage. You'll just have to be more careful with black than other colors.
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 698
Likes: 0
From: Norman, Ar
I voted LOW because I have checked MANY places(body shops and individuals)..
My 85 doesn't have any rust,dents,etc..
Only the tailgate,by the handle has small dent..
The cheapest estimate I got(with me pulling bumpers,mirrors,grille,emblems,lights, etc. was 1700.
That is for 1 color, not two-tone...
If I could have got a decent job for that much work as yours has to do, I would jump all over it.....IF....The guy truly does good work..
My 85 doesn't have any rust,dents,etc..
Only the tailgate,by the handle has small dent..
The cheapest estimate I got(with me pulling bumpers,mirrors,grille,emblems,lights, etc. was 1700.
That is for 1 color, not two-tone...
If I could have got a decent job for that much work as yours has to do, I would jump all over it.....IF....The guy truly does good work..
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
chriskoz
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Apr 2, 2007 06:10 PM
77EiffieBoy
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
11
May 20, 2004 03:14 PM