KarenL2888 Posted April 19, 2013 Report Posted April 19, 2013 so.....to repair two rusted from the inside back fenders with sheet metal, (pesky foam packing original factory thought was a great idea), smooth out bunches of dings and imperfections, fix the unprimed mess around the windshield, replace a trunk hinge, fix a windshield gasket, remove a few small rust spots along the trunk, prime and paint the whole body, replace the window gaskets, adjust the roof forward a bit........this shop specializes in classic vehicles......whats a fair cost? I cannot do anything myself except supply the trunk hinge. They promise she will be showroom original Sebring Silver. I think they are being pretty fair with me but I wanted some opinions? I have two quotes and I know the first one is too low. I dont want a hack job. This is a 91 with 107,000 miles that just passed PA inspection with flying colors. I know she will be worth more to me than to the open market so I am not worried about recouping repair costs. Ideas? Quote
KarenL2888 Posted July 17, 2013 Author Report Posted July 17, 2013 Well she goes in next week for major surgery. Wish me luck. Quote
j_mezz Posted July 17, 2013 Report Posted July 17, 2013 Good luck! They tend to find things as they go along too. I just had my '88 done, they had to do the inner and outer rocker panels. To be safe take a bunch of pictures before it goes in for reference later... Oh, and you should post a before picture here! Quote
95cutlass Posted July 17, 2013 Report Posted July 17, 2013 Can't wait to see new paint on your cutlass! It will look really good! I just had mine repainted 2 years ago now. And I had a little rust fixed on my quarter panels as well. Also had quite a lot of other dents and dings fixed up and down the body. For my car with all the discounts we got it cost very close to 5,000, but it would have easily been 8-10 if i did not know somebody in the body shop. Quote
94 olds vert Posted July 17, 2013 Report Posted July 17, 2013 Cant wait to see the finished product. Quote
j_mezz Posted July 17, 2013 Report Posted July 17, 2013 That's a nice car, going to look great! Keep us posted! Quote
KarenL2888 Posted July 17, 2013 Author Report Posted July 17, 2013 This is the one I bought in 93 , owned 10 years, sold for 10 years and bought her back from the guy I sold her to. She was pristine when I had her the first time. Looking forward to that again. Thanks guys! Quote
Garrett Powered Posted July 17, 2013 Report Posted July 17, 2013 I haven't really seen too many of the early ones either. I kind of like the looks of them just for that reason. anybody else here even have a 91? Is that the last year of this style? Quote
pshojo Posted July 17, 2013 Report Posted July 17, 2013 I like the styling of the interior seats on these early models. Quote
Garrett Powered Posted July 17, 2013 Report Posted July 17, 2013 I want white with the grey cloth. Quote
KarenL2888 Posted July 21, 2013 Author Report Posted July 21, 2013 The shop thats tearing down my vert had a car show today so I went by to visit my baby. The guy wants to know if I want her silver. Red or black would be awesome he says. I cant bring myself to change the original color. Im sticking with silver. Quote
Garrett Powered Posted July 22, 2013 Report Posted July 22, 2013 I would too. or some close shade to it at least. especially if you like it. Quote
Leadfoot Posted July 22, 2013 Report Posted July 22, 2013 Black might look good as well with the red interior, but a color change is a ton more work to do right. Odss are it would cost drastically more or be done wrong. I think it looks really good in silver and would leave it that way. Quote
White93z34 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Posted July 22, 2013 I'd keep it silver myself! Where are you getting the work done at? I have a few cars I'd love to get painted one of these days. Quote
j_mezz Posted July 22, 2013 Report Posted July 22, 2013 I'm with leadfoot, changing the color will drive the cost up significantly due to having to do the door jambs, trunk, and engine compartment. The silver w/ red looks really good and it's not very common, I'd stick with it! Quote
ILoveSun Posted July 23, 2013 Report Posted July 23, 2013 Yes, keep it silver. The silver and red is a VERY classy combo that you won't see very often! Greg Quote
94 olds vert Posted July 23, 2013 Report Posted July 23, 2013 Don't see too many silver 'verts. I would stick with the silver myself. Quote
KarenL2888 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Posted July 23, 2013 Johns Auto Body on Rt 286 in Plum. He tears them down to the frame. He usually does older cars than mine. Very particular about things and therefore pricey. Im only ever going to paint her once so Im going for restore. What part of the Burgh are you in? Karen Quote
KarenL2888 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Posted July 31, 2013 She will be in the shop a few weeks. Id like to see them myself Quote
KarenL2888 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Posted July 31, 2013 The stuff that needs fixed before they paint Quote
94 olds vert Posted July 31, 2013 Report Posted July 31, 2013 All easy fixes for a good body shop. I personally wouldn't even put the trim back on that runs down the side of the doors and quarter panel. Quote
KarenL2888 Posted August 11, 2013 Author Report Posted August 11, 2013 Progress or is it regress? Quote
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