My V02 paint code '69 Road Runner is currently in Troy Angelly's shop about to hit the paint booth. I knew the car had some issues but after getting well into the project Troy found some hidden rust issues that needed to be addressed. Obviously this meant more time and money.
This is not my first restoration project and I think everyone should realize that an estimate is just that. Until all areas of the car gone over no restoration shop will be able to give you a firm quote. I thought my hood was in good shape with just a couple of small dents but when Troy uncovered the previous "body shop's" work he found someone had ground the metal so thin in an area that the metal would not quit oil canning.
Yep, needed to purchase a new hood.
So always be prepared for the unexpected...it happens.
After Troy gets her in color then it's headed to Paul Jacobs' shop for assembly and detailing. I could not afford an OE restoration but she'll be pretty close to it when she's done.