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07-06-2017, 02:02 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Denton,
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Cobra Make, Engine: UCC, Stroker 347
Posts: 26
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Originally Posted by Lbjintx
Mine is currently being painted by a shop in Irving. Give me a call for the story as they might fit your needs... Larry 817-980-2135
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Thanks Larry, Mine is already done and waiting to be shipped back. I started looking for someone to paint it the first of the year, but everyone I talked to was at 20k or better. Jeff Miller has definitely helped me out and put down an amazing paint job!! |
07-06-2017, 02:04 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Denton,
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Cobra Make, Engine: UCC, Stroker 347
Posts: 26
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Originally Posted by xb-60
Can I suggest another way of approaching this?
When I was looking around for somebody to paint my car, everyone I spoke to gave me sky-high figures, and it was suggested by AP that the painters added "quite significant" margins in their quotes to cover any contingencies. If they didn't strike problems, then they were way ahead with their profit.
What if you ask the painters (those you know will give you the quality you want) what their hourly rate is, and if they will do the job based on cost of materials and hours worked? That can work out very well for you, and the quick turnaround for your paint job might amaze you.
Cheers,
Glen
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Glen, thanks for the reply, all the shops I spoke with were pretty firm on the 20k prices. I have no regrets of sending it to California to be painted by Jeff. He has a great reputation and the price of paint and shipping is significantly less than all the quotes I got here! Hope to meet you soon! |
07-14-2017, 06:52 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Allen,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Werk77 289FIA
Posts: 1,295
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I'm going into the paint business.
$20k for a fiberglass body, 2 doors, trunk and hood - that is INSANE!
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Scratch build 289 FIA see the Scratch builder forum on CC - sold
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07-14-2017, 07:59 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Midlothian,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: Hurricane 427 Cobra #HM2008, Craft Performance 427w 600hp/600tq, TKO-600 close ratio, original Smiths gauges, lucas switches
Posts: 1,020
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Yep, I think I'll paint mine in my driveway myself. I'm going to drive the hell out of it anyway, its only a fiberglass hotrod playtoy, not a concours rare bugatti. 
Quote:
Originally Posted by G-Pete
I'm going into the paint business.
$20k for a fiberglass body, 2 doors, trunk and hood - that is INSANE!
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Bob Worley
Hurricane HM-2008 build is done!! (for now....)
Craft Perfomance 427W / 600hp / 600tq - TKO600
I love it and I need it I bleed it ~ Yeah it's a wild hurricane ~ Alright, hold tight, I'm a highway star!!
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07-14-2017, 10:13 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: St. Lucia, West Indies,
WI
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427SC 383 stroker
Posts: 3,767
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Quote:
Originally Posted by G-Pete
I'm going into the paint business.
$20k for a fiberglass body, 2 doors, trunk and hood - that is INSANE!
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X2 and bears repeating. Unless you want a microscopically perfect show car finish, that is absolutely ridiculous!
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Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the strength to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. -(wasn't me)
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07-14-2017, 02:25 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Midlothian,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: Hurricane 427 Cobra #HM2008, Craft Performance 427w 600hp/600tq, TKO-600 close ratio, original Smiths gauges, lucas switches
Posts: 1,020
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Originally Posted by Buzz
X2 and bears repeating. Unless you want a microscopically perfect show car finish, that is absolutely ridiculous!
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FYI: I was quoted $5-6k here in north Texas at the place I previously recommended, and they have done a ton of fiberglass cobras, daytona coupes, as well as real, original cobras and other authentic classic and vintage cars. steel, aluminum, and glas.
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Bob Worley
Hurricane HM-2008 build is done!! (for now....)
Craft Perfomance 427W / 600hp / 600tq - TKO600
I love it and I need it I bleed it ~ Yeah it's a wild hurricane ~ Alright, hold tight, I'm a highway star!!
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07-14-2017, 02:37 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2015
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Originally Posted by bwcobra15
FYI: I was quoted $5-6k here in north Texas at the place I previously recommended, and they have done a ton of fiberglass cobras, daytona coupes, as well as real, original cobras and other authentic classic and vintage cars. steel, aluminum, and glas.
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That price is fair.
I have seen many shops (not just paint) and to be honest done so myself on occasion, that will price themselves out of the market to avoid doing certain jobs for one reason or another. A lot easier than just saying no sometimes. |
07-18-2017, 10:48 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Dallas,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF, Keith Craft 460
Posts: 231
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Give Michael Grubbs a call at Grubbs motorsports. He is our specialist in Dallas for all things Cobra. He usually has a half dozen of our Cobras in his shop at a time. I have seen his paint work and its very nice. Tell him Don Wallace sent you and your in the Texas Cobra Club.
Grubbs Motorsports
972-496-3278
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12-03-2017, 07:18 AM
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Just curious.....Is the price that high because is a complete prep work? If all the prep work is done at home and they just lay down paint and stripes, would it be much cheaper
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12-10-2017, 05:04 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Allen,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Werk77 289FIA
Posts: 1,295
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tailpilot
Just curious.....Is the price that high because is a complete prep work? If all the prep work is done at home and they just lay down paint and stripes, would it be much cheaper
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As soon you say Cobra - the price just doubled....
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Scratch build 289 FIA see the Scratch builder forum on CC - sold
DRB GT40 MK1 red #49- sold
FF5 Mk4 #7733 302/T5/IRS - dark blue - sold
FF5 MK4 #7812 427/TKO/IRS - Guardsman Blue - sold
FF5 MK4 #8414 501/TKO600/48IDA Ollie the Dragon #91 - sold
FF5 Daytona Coupe 347/TKO/IRS Homage CSX2299 Viking Blue - sold
SPF 2063
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