dobie
Well-Known Member
So im at a crossroad here. I have finally saved up enough money to pay for the sheet metal work. Now comes decision time. At this point, its guaranteed that ill make the wrong choice. But, the time is still upon me.
1) Ive had an appointment with a collision/body shop since last fall. Total price is $3k. Turn around time will be about 3 weeks. My uncle, who ive used soley in the past, says they'll do fine. Nothing will be painted though; just covered in epoxy primer.
2) Choice 2 is a one man shop. I know him personally, and hes helped me in the past. He is a retired body and paint guy, spending many years at chrysler dealerships. His sheet metal work is second to none around here. Turn around time for him will be about 3 months, at the same $3k. The major hang up is health issues. He's been sick in the past, sometimes for as long as 5 months. Hes sick right now, but nothing major, so he says.
Work involved is all the metal from the doors back, so its no little job at all.
What do you guys think? Which one should i go with?
1) Ive had an appointment with a collision/body shop since last fall. Total price is $3k. Turn around time will be about 3 weeks. My uncle, who ive used soley in the past, says they'll do fine. Nothing will be painted though; just covered in epoxy primer.
2) Choice 2 is a one man shop. I know him personally, and hes helped me in the past. He is a retired body and paint guy, spending many years at chrysler dealerships. His sheet metal work is second to none around here. Turn around time for him will be about 3 months, at the same $3k. The major hang up is health issues. He's been sick in the past, sometimes for as long as 5 months. Hes sick right now, but nothing major, so he says.
Work involved is all the metal from the doors back, so its no little job at all.
What do you guys think? Which one should i go with?
