Im doing a 67 Barracuda for a friend @ $40 hr rate. By the time im done he will be right around the $8,000 mark.
-Quarter panels (full)
-Outer rockers
-LH inner fender
-Trunk extensions
-Fender patches
-Convert to dual fuel tank straps
-Half dozen misc small patches
-Epoxy prime, seam seal
Sounds like im going to end up putting the whole car in primer and painting the bottom side of the car. That will likely end up another $2K.
The only way someone will not balk at these prices is if they have experience doing body work. Most people dont realize the amount of time it takes just to replace one small panel. Your price was more than reasonable. I agree with everyone else and say you should move on.
If I had to guess I bet AMD would charge $80-$100 /HR shop rate. Anyone who quotes this kind of work by the job is screwing themselves.
