I need opinions, suggestions etc.
My 1950 Champion is now back from the sandblaster and the frame has been done with Chassis Saver as well as the inside roof and bottom of body and all other areas normally not painted.
Two professionals have come to look at it and both have displayed approval with the quality of sandblasting that has been done along with the wash that has been applied. Neither has taken the typical "used car salesman attitude" of trying to find fault and telling me how bad it is.
Again, the following pieces are off the car: hood, four fenders, trunk lid hood, doors, everything is removed from both sides of the fireweall, the dashboard is out and totally stripped down, the seats are out and all upholstering is removed, the windows are out and the motor is out. One can stand behind the trunk and look through the holes where the steering post and the defroster motor were located and right out into open space.
I hope those who will want to be of help will get the picture that what is there to be worked with is a hull with nothing in the way and all other parts are totally stripped of anything that might get in the way.
Now, the plan I have presented to both, is for the painter to have all the parts at once or a few pieces at a time, however he wants to do it. He will replace the rusted areas with new metal, do appropriate prep work. He will paint those places where things will overlap, such as where the fenders bolt to the body, along the sides and underside of the trunk lid, hood, similar parts of door openings, doors,and all other parts and areas normally completed prior to reassembly. When these parts are ready for asembly, I will pick them up and assemble it back in my shop. When this is done, I will take it back to the painter, still without windows,engine and any other parts that might get in the way or make painting it more difficult for the final all over paint job and buffing.
Both painters have talked about what good shape the car is in for its age and the rust holes are all within the outer edges of each area so when the metal is replaced, they will not have to create outside edges, they are all there except for an area of about 2 inches along the bottom of the trunk lid. I see this as a very positive things as both have explained how they can cut away the metal and still have the original lines of the area on which they will be welding.
I have explained that I do not expect to put the car in any exclusive shows, just local Dairy Queen/k-mart saturday evening fun events so I do not expect the car to be flawless. Except for the hood, each piece has some rust holes that will need attention
Now, I know that charges are greatly affected by the location where one is getting the work completed and there are many varibles that enter in. However,I would like some input from those who have taken the time to read this long post, regarding what might seem to be a reasonable amount to pay for what I am wanting done. The paint will be a dark red so this adds on and right now both painters are encouraging me to go with the type that is completed with a clear coat.
Thanks for taking time to read this and for any suggestions you can give me.
Jimmie
1950 CHAMPION -ORANGE COUNTY, INDIANA
I'VE SAVED SO MUCH DAYLIGHT THAT THERE'S NO DARK TO SLEEP IN ANYMORE!
My 1950 Champion is now back from the sandblaster and the frame has been done with Chassis Saver as well as the inside roof and bottom of body and all other areas normally not painted.
Two professionals have come to look at it and both have displayed approval with the quality of sandblasting that has been done along with the wash that has been applied. Neither has taken the typical "used car salesman attitude" of trying to find fault and telling me how bad it is.
Again, the following pieces are off the car: hood, four fenders, trunk lid hood, doors, everything is removed from both sides of the fireweall, the dashboard is out and totally stripped down, the seats are out and all upholstering is removed, the windows are out and the motor is out. One can stand behind the trunk and look through the holes where the steering post and the defroster motor were located and right out into open space.
I hope those who will want to be of help will get the picture that what is there to be worked with is a hull with nothing in the way and all other parts are totally stripped of anything that might get in the way.
Now, the plan I have presented to both, is for the painter to have all the parts at once or a few pieces at a time, however he wants to do it. He will replace the rusted areas with new metal, do appropriate prep work. He will paint those places where things will overlap, such as where the fenders bolt to the body, along the sides and underside of the trunk lid, hood, similar parts of door openings, doors,and all other parts and areas normally completed prior to reassembly. When these parts are ready for asembly, I will pick them up and assemble it back in my shop. When this is done, I will take it back to the painter, still without windows,engine and any other parts that might get in the way or make painting it more difficult for the final all over paint job and buffing.
Both painters have talked about what good shape the car is in for its age and the rust holes are all within the outer edges of each area so when the metal is replaced, they will not have to create outside edges, they are all there except for an area of about 2 inches along the bottom of the trunk lid. I see this as a very positive things as both have explained how they can cut away the metal and still have the original lines of the area on which they will be welding.
I have explained that I do not expect to put the car in any exclusive shows, just local Dairy Queen/k-mart saturday evening fun events so I do not expect the car to be flawless. Except for the hood, each piece has some rust holes that will need attention
Now, I know that charges are greatly affected by the location where one is getting the work completed and there are many varibles that enter in. However,I would like some input from those who have taken the time to read this long post, regarding what might seem to be a reasonable amount to pay for what I am wanting done. The paint will be a dark red so this adds on and right now both painters are encouraging me to go with the type that is completed with a clear coat.
Thanks for taking time to read this and for any suggestions you can give me.
Jimmie
1950 CHAMPION -ORANGE COUNTY, INDIANA
I'VE SAVED SO MUCH DAYLIGHT THAT THERE'S NO DARK TO SLEEP IN ANYMORE!
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