Update on my 88 xr7. Reply #15 – January 15, 2009, 01:40:02 PM 88-92 or 3 or something something lincoln contiental. Whatever years that generation spanned. They share the same *headlights* as the cougar. Quote Selected
Update on my 88 xr7. Reply #16 – January 21, 2009, 12:36:06 PM Update!Went up to the place yesterday and signed the papers allowing them to fix my car. Its gunna be 2466 for paint body work and frame work. So everything basically. My car will be finished in about a week or two. Now that's left is the inspection since there is a salvage title on it! And then ill be back to driving her around! Quote Selected
Update on my 88 xr7. Reply #18 – January 21, 2009, 05:08:11 PM I hope for that much that will be a full paint job. Quote Selected
Update on my 88 xr7. Reply #19 – January 21, 2009, 06:42:54 PM Quote from: Samantha;252832Update!Went up to the place yesterday and signed the papers allowing them to fix my car. Its gunna be 2466 for paint body work and frame work. So everything basically. My car will be finished in about a week or two. Now that's left is the inspection since there is a salvage title on it! And then ill be back to driving her around!Quote from: baxo;252869I hope for that much that will be a full paint job.Wow. I wish body and paint work was that cheap here in central Maryland. Quote Selected
Update on my 88 xr7. Reply #20 – January 21, 2009, 09:33:21 PM hey just remember that ohio needs vin# on the reciept from the donor car or they'll fail the inspection i've gone through it alot done 6 or 7 of them but got failed twice cause didnt have reciept with vin# on on car and didnt have reciept on a new part on anouther and make sure who ever gets the inspetion reciept from the DMV has to be there with the car and the car owner thats how they had me do it. and they do a background check on all parties there. not that there would be an issue. i had a speeding ticket when i was 18that the clerk of courts missed filed and the had a warrant for me short ride to the court house they found the mistake let me go no biggie but scared the out of my wife can laugh bout it now but hope the cougar turns out better than new Quote Selected
Update on my 88 xr7. Reply #21 – January 21, 2009, 10:30:45 PM No they are just painting the new fender and bumper. I wish though. It needs a lot of body/frame work which is what is costing a bunch. I do have the receipt of all the parts so that should cover for inspection. Quote Selected
Update on my 88 xr7. Reply #22 – January 21, 2009, 10:42:48 PM Quote from: baxo;252869I hope for that much that will be a full paint job.I'm with Alex on this one. That sounds kinda high to me as well. Quote Selected
Update on my 88 xr7. Reply #23 – January 21, 2009, 11:39:03 PM Quote from: DerikWayne;252924I'm with Alex on this one. That sounds kinda high to me as well.I dont get it,, people wanting the total package with zero defects and thinking it should aways be cheap.I tried to explain it here post 89, http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=22019&page=9 but i guess it makes no sense to anyone. Quote Selected
Update on my 88 xr7. Reply #24 – January 21, 2009, 11:49:55 PM There is a lot of body work and frame work that is also included in that 2466 so its not just the paint!!! I supply him with parts and he does his job by painting them realign my frame and weld/ bolt things back on such as the fender bumper and the bumper skin header panel etc. A lot of hours are being put in which if why its not too cheap. Quote Selected
Update on my 88 xr7. Reply #25 – January 22, 2009, 12:39:27 AM Quote from: jcassity;252927I dont get it,, people wanting the total package with zero defects and thinking it should aways be cheap.I tried to explain it here post 89, http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=22019&page=9 but i guess it makes no sense to anyone.i'm with you. anybody that has done body work! knows that it takes time to all the little things to get right and that time is money when you have shop to run. Samantha just remember you get what you pay for and there alwise people that think that no matter what you do. that the price is to high. from what i can see you are getting a good price for all the work that has to be done. Quote Selected
Update on my 88 xr7. Reply #26 – January 22, 2009, 12:57:43 AM yeah, thats pretty "on". a front clip plus labor and air bags on my car were going to be 8600 bucks. she did the right thing securing parts her self. body work is expensive period. someone took the time to become a tradesman and earned it. Quote Selected
Update on my 88 xr7. Reply #27 – January 22, 2009, 03:38:16 AM As for the cost of body work and paint. It is just a matter of fact, you get what you pay for. Even if you did it yourself. Quote Selected
Update on my 88 xr7. Reply #28 – January 22, 2009, 07:33:48 AM I think that's a good price for the work. You don't want to know how much it would cost for the work on my car, if I had it done in a shop. :hick: Quote Selected
Update on my 88 xr7. Reply #29 – January 22, 2009, 07:53:45 AM i have a collision shop and work by myself. poeple dontmind making all they can for themselves but seem to thinkno one else should. we are told what we pay for our jobswe do for insurance companies and paint and material isvery high.we are locked in to the prices our jobbers charge us.you cant use the cheap stuff if you want it to last and provide a warranty. judging by the damage i saw sam is gettinga pretty good price. cant wait to see it done and back tobeing a happy camper[and driver] again.--irv Quote Selected
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