$7000 paint job

I never had the money to pay someone, and I always want to know how something's done and why. It's what got me into engines and everything else, and how I got into steel and bodywork. I do not consider myself a pro - but I do make money at it. The first attempts were - um - operational...lol. but not pretty. but we learn best by making mistakes. Currently I'm doing more steel and body work than engines...lol. That's normally what I do over the winter as I have a heated garage and many don't. Last summer was a Gremlin, before & after that a '70 Cuda (ongoing BIG project), later this winter will be my Chevelle I'm flipping.
Here's the latest:
http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/showthread.php?84086-71-Super-Bee-resto-mod
In terms of the $7K figure - materials included, a typical Northeast mopar will need every bit of that. The cowl on this Super Bee is going to be a 25+hr deal - just the cowl. I've got 20 tied up in steel and fabrication. Nevermind the rest of it. one thing is for sure - moving forward if a car needs cowl work and the parts are not repoduced - I'm seriously rethinking doing it!