Subject: Re: The Restorers Trap - Not Healey Specific
> Randy, et al:
> I do one or two ground up "nice" drivers every year and I often see the
> "glazed eyed " looks. It is imperative to sit the customer down and
discuss
> the realities of their venture. I have a "boiler plate" sort of contract
> that protects both of us. I don't usually require deposits, but do expect
to
> be "paid as you go" ..
> I nearly always am treated pitifully by the many subs that I use.
> Especially the body shops. They give the entire industry a terrible
> reputation. The insurance co's can control their income to a degree, but
> given free reign on a "restoration" watch out. Plus, a job that should
take
> a couple weeks of 8 hours days can stretch out for years..It continues to
> amaze me how they ever stay in business.
> There is another LBC shop here that normally charges $60/hour for labor
but
> if you say the "R" word their rates suddenly become $100./hour and
amazingly
> they get it!
> Thanks for the link to the story..I'll try to show it to prospective
> customers, though it is a bit harsh overall and his typing is nearly as
bad
> as mine..
> It's a good idea to find restorers who specialize in a limited number of
> marques. That way there is no excuse for not being able to make a worse
case
> guesstimate.
> Dave
> Frogeye@SWCP.com Taos Garage Annex in Albuquerque
> '62 BT7 MK II, '54 BN1, '62 Fiat 1600S
> http://www.britishcarforum.com/TaosAnnex.html
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Randy Hicks" <healey100m@earthlink.net>
> To: "Healey List" <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Sent: 10/17/2005 9:59 AM
> Subject: The Restorers Trap - Not Healey Specific
>
>
> > Not really new, but interesting just the same.
> >
> > http://www.buyclassiccars.com/articles/55.asp
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