Pricing guide:

Estimates-It is difficult to provide meaningful estimates for extensive restoration and service work. The initial to-do list for a project will inevitably expand as the work progresses. This can be the result of conditions that we uncover during the disassembly process and/or of an owner's evolving requests. No Two jobs are the same even on vehicles that may be similar in year and options. Consequently, the time and money required for the complete job would then need to be adjusted.

 Once a vehicle is inspected, an outline of work will be created based on your requests and our recommendations. This quote is by no means all inclusive or closed end.

The most common requests are for the below categories and serve as a guide to outline basic procedures and the time associated with the specific task.

	Body Refinishing
	Engine Remanufacture (Small Block)
	Engine Remanufacture (Big Block
	Engine Removal/Re-Installation

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Body Refininishing 1953-1982
Labor		Parts	Time
Basic Refinishing includes the following items only:
	Remove all weather-stripping	------	------
	Strip existing finish	------	------
	Repair all seams	------	------
	Seal fiberglass (Gel coat)	------	------
	Apply epoxy primer	------	------
	Apply polyurethane primer	------	------
	Block sand	------	------
	Refinish in base coat (color approved by owner)	------	------
	Clear coat	------	------
	Sand and polish clear coat (if requested)	------	------
	Detail exterior	------	------
	Subtotal		200-500 hrs
	Clean and paint engine compartment, with engine out	------	6 hrs.
	includes removal of wiring and components		1 hr
	Replace door weather-strips		2.5 hr
	Replace hood weather-strip		1 hr
	Replace hatch weather-strip		1 hr
	Replace trunk weather-strip		1.2 hrs
	Disassemble body trim components	------	20 hrs
	Reassemble body trim components	------	direct time
	Straighten and polish stainless steel trim	------	direct time
	Panel replacement	------	------
	Re-chrome bumpers (cores must be good)		5 hr
	Replace 63-67 coupe top door weather-strips		4 hrs
	Replace vent window weather-strips and channel		5.0

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Engine Removal/Re-Installation
Labor		Parts	Time
	Clean body, cover upper surround in two layers bubble wrap		------
	Remove hood, drain coolant from engine block and radiator, drain engine and transmission oil, remove radiator and support	------	------
	Disconnect wiring to engine components	------	------
	Remove alternator, AIR pump and all pulleys	------	------
	Remove carburetor(s)	------	------
	Remove distributor and shielding	------	------
	Drain and disconnect fuel system	------	------
	Remove shifter and linkage	------	------
	Disconnect clutch linkage	------	------
	Set up and adjust engine lifting equipment	------	------
	Remove engine	------	------
	Air Conditioning equipped - Evacuate system, remove A/C compressor and hoses	------	1-3 hr
	Bubble wrap and inventory all components removed	------	------
	Subtotal		8-15 hrs
	Install engine in car	------	3 hrs
	Install components (includes refinishing)	------	8 hrs
	Test start car and proceed with break-in	------	2 hrs
	Air conditioned cars add additional labor and parts, refrigerant Refrigerant- market cost	----	6 -12hrs
All engine re-installations require the following parts:
	Radiator hoses (OEM style)		------
	Heater hoses (OEM style)		------
	Water pump		------
	Fuel pump		------
	Belts		------
	12 qt. engine oil		------
	2 oil filters for break-in period 1 replacement		------
	Subtotal		------

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Engine Remanufacture Small Block
Labor		Parts	Time
	Disassemble engine completely	------	------
	Bake engine block and components	------	------
	Bore and hone engine block	------	------
	Cut and polish crankshaft	------	------
	Recondition connecting rods	------	------
	Check line bore	------	------
	Press piston pins	------	------
	Install valve guides	------	------
	Balance reciprocating assembly	------	------
	total time		22-30hrs
	Level 4 engine kit	------	------
	8 cast pistons	------	------
	1 set piston rings	------	------
	1 set main bearings	------	------
	1 set rod bearings	------	------
	1 set camshaft bearings	------	------
	Galley plug set	------	------
	Camshaft	------	------
	16 valve lifters	------	------
	16 push rods	------	------
	16 rocker arms	------	------
	16 valves	------	------
	16 valve springs	------	------
	16 retainers	------	------
	16 keeper units	------	------
	Oil pump and screen	------	------
	3 piece timing set	------	------
	Complete gasket kit	------	------
	total parts	------
	Clean block - hand wash with soap and water, air dry	------	------
	Prime bare block	------	------
	3 angle valve job	------	------
	Assemble cylinder heads	------	------
	Check all engine clearances	------	------
	Assemble engine	------	------
	Degree camshaft	------	------
	Refinish complete engine	------	------
			32hrs 54-75 hrs

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Engine Remanufacture Big Block
Labor		Parts	Time
	Disassemble engine completely	------	------
	Bake engine block and components	------	------
	Bore and hone engine block	------	------
	Cut and polish crankshaft	------	------
	Recondition connecting rods	------	------
	Check line bore	------	------
	Press piston pins	------	------
	Install valve guides	------	------
	Balance reciprocating assembly	------	-----
	total		22-30hrs
	Level 4 engine kit	------	------
	8 cast pistons	------	------
	1 set piston rings	------	------
	1 set main bearings	------	------
	1 set rod bearings	------	------
	1 set camshaft bearings	------	------
	Galley plug set	------	------
	Camshaft	------	------
	16 valve lifters	------	------
	16 push rods	------	------
	16 rocker arms	------	------
	16 valves	------	------
	16 valve springs	------	------
	16 retainers	------	------
	16 keeper units	------	------
	Oil pump and screen	------	------
	3 piece timing set	------	------
	Complete gasket kit	------	------
	total	------
	Clean block - hand wash with soap and water, air dry	------	------
	Prime bare block	------	------
	3 angle valve job	------	------
	Assemble cylinder heads	------	------
	Check all engine clearances	------	------
	Assemble engine	------	------
	Degree camshaft	------	------
	Refinish complete engine	------	-----
			32-hr 54-75 hrs

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