A few weeks back someone was asking about the "best" Studebaker restoration shop and I have a related comment concerning cost. I just got a call from a guy restoring a bullet nose at one of the top restorers mentioned. The guy had no problems with the quality of the work, but was clueless as to the money involved in a nut and bolt restoration. He's 10K into the chassis already, with interior, chrome paint and body work to come and this is on a 4 door Champion. There is no way to turn back now even if he ends up with the only 40K 4 door on the planet.
My only point is that you need to be aware of the bill you'll get at $75-$100 hour for 100's of hours of labor. If I spent two hours detailing a pair of horns for example, it's no big deal for me, but I'd never pay $150 for two shiny horns. Most of us have to farm out some work, but handing the car to a shop and doing a check book restoration can get you upside down in a car in a heartbeat.
64 Commander 2 dr.
63 R2 4 speed GT Hawk (Black) #2
63 Avanti R1
63 Daytona convert
63 Lark 2 door
63 Lark 2 door #2
62 Daytona HT/ 4 speed
62 Lark 2 door
62 GT Hawk 4 speed
60 Lark HT
60 Hawk
59 3E truck
52 Starliner
51 Commander
My only point is that you need to be aware of the bill you'll get at $75-$100 hour for 100's of hours of labor. If I spent two hours detailing a pair of horns for example, it's no big deal for me, but I'd never pay $150 for two shiny horns. Most of us have to farm out some work, but handing the car to a shop and doing a check book restoration can get you upside down in a car in a heartbeat.
64 Commander 2 dr.
63 R2 4 speed GT Hawk (Black) #2
63 Avanti R1
63 Daytona convert
63 Lark 2 door
63 Lark 2 door #2
62 Daytona HT/ 4 speed
62 Lark 2 door
62 GT Hawk 4 speed
60 Lark HT
60 Hawk
59 3E truck
52 Starliner
51 Commander
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