body & paint quotes

I agree with all the comments amde that the $25+K quotes are not reasonable

I think the shop is trying to tell you something---they DO NOT want to do your car...

They know that by quoting that amount, you will walk, and thats what they wanted in the first place.

Spending more than $25,000 on body and paint on anything that is not REALLY RARE and VALUABLE, i.e. a 1970 - 71 E body, 1968 - 70 B body, or the like, is not economical; remember, you could buy a really nicely restored copy of your car FOR LESS MONEY than the body and paint you received!

And ...you would be time and money ahead!

Just some thoughts...just don't get insulted by these quotes...there is that hidden message from the shop to you...they say==> we will only do your car if you mortgage your first born kid!

I think (with minimal rust repair) you should be able to get the body and paint completed for well under $10,000, more like $5 - 7,500, but that of course depends on the amount of body work / metal work needed.

Good luck with whatever you decide, but forget about that shop!