mspry

Thanks I almost switched it out but decided not to. When I was 16 a good friend drove a 1965 big block and I loved the hood. His dad own a chevy dealership so we had the whole lot to choose from when gearheads would trade in their cars. One of my favorites was a 1968 camaro convertible SS/RS with 350/350 4 speed. Black with red interior. I ended up buying an 1966 L79 4 speed chevy II SS with marina blue with blue interior. I wish I still had that car. With mods the car ran high 12's in the quarter mile.

mspry

OK Guys and Gals here goes:
Cost of 1964 color change paint from silver/blue to rally red.

SPI expoxy paint one gal - 180.00
Dupont primer one gal - 210.00
Rally red base coat 1 gal - 615.00
Clear 190.00

Sand paper and misc items 75.00
Mask and tape 25.00

Scope creep:
Windshield and new rubber 200.00
Recrhome bumpers 900.00
emblems 110.00
fix things I broke 35.00
Sanding and painting help 700.00
Fiberglass materials 48.00

Hours worked: my time 160 hours.

A grand total of $3,288.00.

Not bad for a home garage paint job. Most estimates were between 7 and ten grand just for the paint. I really did enjoy it most of the time but now its time to work on a 1955 Chevy 2 door stationwagon. It is totally complete except for a hood. 6 cylinder blue flame with three on the tree. Good luck to anyone else who decides to take the plunge.
Marty Spry

Thanks goes out for everyone who guided me on the this forum with special thanks to Russ (Mr. Pbody).

ChattanoogaJSB

That jives with my budget on the blue car, thanks for taking the time to write this up! You've done well!

Zoomin

I like the "things I broke" category.

Turned out great - congrats!

mspry

Thank you Gentlemen! wish everyone who is the middle of rebuilding Good Luck!