Paul,
Keep in mind that a professional body shop is going to be able to purchase
parts for significantly less than a hobbyist. That $67 gap between what you
can buy the panel for and what the garage can buy it for is possible, but
still sounds a bit wide. If they can, this has got to be either the most fair
and reputable body shop on earth or the absolute worst that you need to keep
your eye on.
Take care,
Jeff McNeal (San Diego)
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----- Original Message -----
From: Joe Curry
To: Ptegler
Cc: triumphs-owner@autox.team.net ; triumphs@autox.team.net ; CARS
Spitfires@Autox. Team. Net (E-mail) ; SPIT6CGT6@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2001 11:48 AM
Subject: Re: Fender Dent Estimate - Yeah right!
Ptegler wrote:
>
> Get this... got the estimate for the fender....
>
> anyone know where you can get these kinda' rates!
> this is to replace the fender completely...
>
> Parts $149.00
> paint labor 3.5hrs @ $30.00/hr
> body labor 2.5hrs @ 30.00/hr
> paint supplies 3.5hrs @ 18.00/hr
> misc $3.00
>
> Aftermarket crap fender yes... OEM at $216 in my book
>
> Anyone think they can drill out all the welds, position, shape
> and reweld a new fender on in 2.5 Hrs!
Actually, it isn't all that difficult to replace a rear fender. For someone
experienced in that sort of ting, I'd accept 2.5 hours. However, that
person wouldn't charge 30 bucks an hour. More like $60!
Joe
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