Hi All,
I wanted to let you all know of an alternative to expensive paint and
bodywork. A friend of mine has my 79 MGB for the next two weeks or so. He
teaches kids how to do paintwork and bodywork at vocational department of a
local high school. I've seen their finished work, and it is exceptional.
As an example, the best estimate I had gotten was $2000, including my
employee discount at the dealership where I work, before that it was $2600.
I'm not counting places like Maaco, only reputable shops, I wouldn't let
Maaco or the like touch my car, so I don't know what they would have charged.
Anyway, including the $5 labor charge, my total bill will be around $500.
Figure another $250 for various trim pieces and stripes, etc... $750 and she
is finished.
Just thought I would throw this out there for the benefit of the group, maybe
y'all can save some $$ too.....
Nels Ferri
Lake Mary, FL
79 MGB (getting new green paint!!)
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