If you wany to see what you might be getting into, look for the thread by UFO LOW.
Rodney did a great job in documenting a lot of the metalwork he is doing. You will see the complexity of his task, and the high quality he put into the repairs.
Here is the thread, unfortunately, photobucket scrubbed all the linked photos out.... Dammit!
UFO LOW's Restoration Thread!
Take a look, make a time estimate, and then multiply that by your shop's labor rate.
500 Hr. at $100/Hr. = $50K
It can add up quick.
Buy the best car you can, you'll be money ahead,,,,
Rocky
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