Thanks for the reply and clarification Tim. As I said the car looks great. you absolutely went above and beyond. Most shops, especially with all paid employees just can't afford to eat those excess costs....or at least not for long! I have a pretty good idea of the final costs (unfortunately!) for a resto like this, though to be perfectly honest, this car is restored far more correctly than my own.(I overrestored mine on purpose and didn't pay any attention to paint daubs and correct suspension coatings (or lack thereof)). Still, I had much the same work done by many of the same Vendors and though I'm extremely happy with most of the work, it certainly does add up!
To the Owner; it'd be great to see some finished pics when she's all done.
Most shops, especially with all paid employees just can't afford to eat those excess costs....or at least not for long! I have a pretty good idea of the final costs (unfortunately!) for a resto like this, though to be perfectly honest, this car is restored far more correctly than my own.(I overrestored mine on purpose and didn't pay any attention to paint daubs and correct suspension coatings (or lack thereof)). Still, I had much the same work done by many of the same Vendors and though I'm extremely happy with most of the work, it certainly does add up! 
