Not really. I'm working but I'm not getting paid. Not in $$, anyway.
Bodywork and paint for my cars will be my payment.
The guy that used to paint my Dad's cars called me to help him out on a few cars. Between my dad, my brother-in-law and myself we've had about 20 Fastback Mustangs, mostly S-code big blocks.
Paul was the body/paint guy. Amazing metal guy. This guy gets cars flat with minimal bondo. Paul has a shop at his house.
Unfortunately, Paul's wife suddenly became ill and passed away. As a result, Paul got behind with a few restos. He called and asked if I'd be willing to help, of course I said yes. I've known him for 35+ years, we do not need each other's money but we could use each other's help.
We're currently working on a 66 Mustang convertible. The owner took this car apart 14 years ago and brought it to Paul in pieces, with buckets of unmarked parts, nuts & bolts. The unibody on this car has been blasted, sealed and painted, driver's side door was actually cut in half longways and skinned. Rebuilt engine (4bbl conversion,) new carb, new radiator, rebuilt trans, rebuilt differential, rebuilt steering box, axle bearings, u-joints, new brakes, new brake hard lines, all new upper and lower control arms, new drag link and tie-rods, new P/S valve (this car was non-power brakes and non-power steering, converted to power.) 4 new P/S hoses (actually converted to 67 pump and ram,) new gas tank and new fuel hard lines. I'm also installing an AM/FM, 4-speaker radio, in place of the stock AM radio. We are about ready to trailer the car down to the exhaust shop for new dual exhaust, then I'll fire the new motor and break-in the cam. After that we'll send the car to the upholstery shop for a new convertible top. The seats are already done and after the top is done Paul and I will install the new carpet and seats.
I also have to finish up this 69 convertible. EVERYTHING is new but it hasn't been finalized or started up. It will need everything inspected and adjusted. Over $20K in parts alone invested in this car.
This is Mr. Haller's late 60's E-Type convertible. Paul did this car 20 years ago but someone parked it in a horse pasture and forgot about it, so they want it done again. FULL resto, body has been blasted and body worked. Nose needs to be bodyworked and engine and trans are being rebuilt.
In return, I have three trucks/cars that need attention. I pay for supplies, Paul bodyworks and we paint. I can paint but I do not have the patience to do the incredible bodywork that Paul does.
Just thought I'd share.
Bodywork and paint for my cars will be my payment.
The guy that used to paint my Dad's cars called me to help him out on a few cars. Between my dad, my brother-in-law and myself we've had about 20 Fastback Mustangs, mostly S-code big blocks.
Paul was the body/paint guy. Amazing metal guy. This guy gets cars flat with minimal bondo. Paul has a shop at his house.
Unfortunately, Paul's wife suddenly became ill and passed away. As a result, Paul got behind with a few restos. He called and asked if I'd be willing to help, of course I said yes. I've known him for 35+ years, we do not need each other's money but we could use each other's help.
We're currently working on a 66 Mustang convertible. The owner took this car apart 14 years ago and brought it to Paul in pieces, with buckets of unmarked parts, nuts & bolts. The unibody on this car has been blasted, sealed and painted, driver's side door was actually cut in half longways and skinned. Rebuilt engine (4bbl conversion,) new carb, new radiator, rebuilt trans, rebuilt differential, rebuilt steering box, axle bearings, u-joints, new brakes, new brake hard lines, all new upper and lower control arms, new drag link and tie-rods, new P/S valve (this car was non-power brakes and non-power steering, converted to power.) 4 new P/S hoses (actually converted to 67 pump and ram,) new gas tank and new fuel hard lines. I'm also installing an AM/FM, 4-speaker radio, in place of the stock AM radio. We are about ready to trailer the car down to the exhaust shop for new dual exhaust, then I'll fire the new motor and break-in the cam. After that we'll send the car to the upholstery shop for a new convertible top. The seats are already done and after the top is done Paul and I will install the new carpet and seats.
I also have to finish up this 69 convertible. EVERYTHING is new but it hasn't been finalized or started up. It will need everything inspected and adjusted. Over $20K in parts alone invested in this car.
This is Mr. Haller's late 60's E-Type convertible. Paul did this car 20 years ago but someone parked it in a horse pasture and forgot about it, so they want it done again. FULL resto, body has been blasted and body worked. Nose needs to be bodyworked and engine and trans are being rebuilt.
In return, I have three trucks/cars that need attention. I pay for supplies, Paul bodyworks and we paint. I can paint but I do not have the patience to do the incredible bodywork that Paul does.
Just thought I'd share.
