Well.. remember how I had threatened to get an estimate on the work needed to get my '58 driveable? Well, I called up a local Hot Rod type shop that I had toured a month or so ago, that I felt I could trust, and got some ballpark figures over the phone. Here's the guys rough estiamtes, including parts/labor: Brakes: $1,400 Rear Springs: $300 Shocks: $150 Carburetor adj./tune: $800 Exhaust (from manifolds back): $400 hmmmmmmm.... The guy was a hoot too "that figure for the brakes is just a ballpark number I throw out to scare people" arrived at from years of experience, etc. Their complete brake job includes all *NEW* lines, hoses, wheel cylinders, shoes, master cylinder. Rebuild of the booster, etc. A fairly comprehensive job. They also have the advantage of lifts, a garage that isn't 10 degrees F. and those funky American tools I don't own. Plus, it's the *brakes* man, why skimp? i plan to DRIVE this car, ya know. Plus I can deduct from that estimate whatever I've already spent on parts. So that, I may have them do. Springs, shocks, I can do myself. Tuning those carbs is a mystery. and they're fresh from the rebuilders. Once they're set right, I'm sure I can maintin them from then on though. Exhaust, why not.. I can't stand Meineke and crap places like that. Plus, this is the same shop that I will be taking it too for body work, and while it's there, they could take advantage to give me a comprehensive estimate on that work.... I asked what the timeframe would be like, and he responded "we own our own wrecker, what's your address, I can come get it this afternoon" how long would it take? I asked "We can spend your money at about $2k a week". So guys, whatcha think? Brian ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~--> Tiny Wireless Camera under $80! Order Now! FREE VCR Commander! Click Here - Only 1 Day Left! http://us.click.yahoo.com/WoOlbB/7.PDAA/ySSFAA/BBiolB/TM ---------------------------------------------------------------------~-> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: goldenfin-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ <<attachment: winmail.dat>> |
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