AirborneRME

I am in the middle of working on my first project car and I have a few questions on what is generally a good price to pay for metal work (i.e. floor pans, media blasting, hammer/dolly work, etc)

Specifically I am looking at buying Goodmark floor pans (front to rear) to have put into the 72 Cutlass S holiday coupe that I bought for my dad. I have already stripped the seats, and carpet out of the vehicle as well as pretty much everything else but the dash. (attached is a picture)

I have had one guy tell me $800 but that he would have to look at the car to give me a better quote. Can anyone tell me if this is a rip off or not, or an approximate price I should feel comfortable paying...Thanks

-R.J.

wiedemann

I just did full boards both sides and charged the guy $350.00 seamed sealed and undercoated the car. wiedemannfabrication.com

hilbily

Even thou this post is a little over a year old I would say $350. Is a bargain, even with the customer supplying the material. Over here on the left central coast I would say $800. Is pretty close.

67442nut

I've done 2 of my own cars. I wouldn't do one for $350.00.
Can't imagine doing it right for that price, unless you just work cheap.
Wiedemann, you gave that guy a hell of a deal!
$800.00 might be a little high, but not out of line. Depends on the quality of the work.
I'd say $600-800. would be reasonable.
for a good job.
Just my own two cents worth.

Jetstarjim

Price and quality usually go hand in hand. I've seen many pans installed by "overlap" and plug welds. While probably functional for a driver quality vehicle, I believe it devalues significantly if done for anything you wish to be "restored". Fitting the panels, or a one piece for that matter, is extremely time consuming and tedious to butt weld and grind to achieve an "invisible" repair. As with most things, make sure you have a clear understanding of what, and how, the procedure is going to be performed, and the estimated amount of time to be needed to satisfy your goal.