We are often asked if we can Estimate the time or cost to build a project? There are many questions that need answering on a project such as the following.

• How many rust spots does your project have ?
  
  

• How many parts need replaced ?
  
  

• How much time will it take to locate and purchase each part ?
  
  

• What will the quality level of the parts be that are available such as used, repro or New Old Stock?
  
  

• If reproduction parts are available how much work will they take to satisfy our quality requirements ?
  
  

• How long will it take to build or fabricate those parts that are not available?

The answers to these questions determine the build time and labor required to complete a project. Due to the nature of the build, these questions can not be asked and answered before work begins on a vehicle. Unlike auto-body shops for modern day vehicles, custom mechanical, paint and fabrication work requires specific attention to details, time to perform the custom work and much more labor involved in creating paint jobs.

See the FAQ on Build Planning for more information on how projects progress.

Last updated on July 30, 2009 by Chopped and Diced