atomic orange

[gearheads78]

The car looks amazing. Can't wait to see completed pics.

Everyone seems to be freaking about the cost and its way out of my buget too but did you guys not notice the parts that were included in that price? Most shops of that caliber are 80-120 per shop hour and to do all the mods, buy the parts, and all the paint and body work its really not that bad.

[chopshopcustoms]

The car looks amazing. Can't wait to see completed pics.

Everyone seems to be freaking about the cost and its way out of my buget too but did you guys not notice the parts that were included in that price? Most shops of that caliber are 80-120 per shop hour and to do all the mods, buy the parts, and all the paint and body work its really not that bad.

Hi there- Im the guy who's shop built the car - feel free to ask away on anything you would like . The car is already a contender for some nice magazine coverage when finished. Did anyone get to see it in person at the Syracuse Nats in my booth ? Let me know - thanks

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

okay, how about a list of what yall are doing that warrants 40gs..

not hating, just curious..

[chopshopcustoms]

okay, how about a list of what yall are doing that warrants 40gs..

not hating, just curious..

Be glad to :
hand fabricated new fire wall
dse quadralink
dse coil over
dse subframe connectors
dse mini tubs
replaced roof
replaced trunk floor
replaced lower tail pan
hand fabricated roll cage with door swing outs (custom fitted to owner)
ford 9" rear end
repaired and welded floors
installed dse sub frame kit
replaced quarters
fabricated seat stanchions for aftermarket seats
car has been fitted and gapped
frame off rotisserie restoration
Undercarriage has has had body work & paitn as well

The labor and parts (and supplies) have been included in the price (Almost 1/2 is just the parts alone). There have been some modifications to the original design (by the customer) which have also resulted in changes to the work.

Detroit Speed Engineering parts dont come cheap and my shop's work isnt MAACO quality either ! We dont do collision work in the shop (in other words we arent an auto body shop that does modern car repair and then some classic work on the side). Restorations and custom work is all we focus on. The type of vehicle really doesnt matter either- the rates are the same for all classics that roll in the door and many of my customer builds have been a labor of love and not just for resale value.

Hope that helps to clarify ! Gotta go to work!

[trapin]

Lenny, thank you for that clarification. When he mentioned the $40K price tag I knew that it was not just for paint. There is definitely $40K worth of parts and labor in that bill....probably more.

And nice work by the way. That car is going to be amazing when it debuts.

[chopshopcustoms]

Lenny, thank you for that clarification. When he mentioned the $40K price tag I knew that it was not just for paint. There is definitely $40K worth of parts and labor in that bill....probably more.

And nice work by the way. That car is going to be amazing when it debuts.

LOL- my paint work isnt that expensive- the average paint job is about $10K right now.... Thanks for the vote of confidence in the car- I cant wait until its done either- it will really be a great ride. Allen made some great choices for his build.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

aaaah, now it makes sense..

good show.

[zo66]

WOW,I think that that price is very good if it holds,will be interested to see what the final tally is.The car looks awsome,will it have stripes?keep the pics coming

[chopshopcustoms]

WOW,I think that that price is very good if it holds,will be interested to see what the final tally is.The car looks awsome,will it have stripes?keep the pics coming

Here are some from when it was in Syracuse at the Nats in my booth....










wow- did that color ever POP in the sun!

[J2speedandcustom]

The car looks great! You have done alot of good work and believe me, 40G for all that sounds like a good deal to me!

[NRV051]

looks great. I cant wait to see it finished.

[MarkM66]

Hi there- Im the guy who's shop built the car - feel free to ask away on anything you would like . The car is already a contender for some nice magazine coverage when finished. Did anyone get to see it in person at the Syracuse Nats in my booth ? Let me know - thanks

What magazines would that be?

[724tim]

I'm doing a story on "OEM paint" colors.. Atomic Orange is one of the ones I mention. Killer color.

Do you know the paint code?

$40,000 paint bill? :faint:

Steve1968LS2
not sure if this will help you but
the code from corvette is 83U-AtomicOrange

[awesometool]

It's not done yet but almost. I have both hoods done ss and 4" cowl. I can't wait going nuttts

[ponjohn]

Ourageous, love the color.

Did you not go with rack and pinion for a reason?

John

[awesometool]

I don't think it will fit with a big block

[NOPANTS-68]

I don't think it will fit with a big block

the Unisteer one does.

[ponjohn]

I have a 71 Ventura (same subframe) with a Pinto rack in it, this car had a 605 Donovan in it before I bought it.

John

[restomodbird69]

damn niceride!!

[chopshopcustoms]

What magazines would that be?

Its a primedia magazibe- a local good friend shoots pics for them and has been in contact with one of the Editors. I know other Primedai guys are on the board too so Id rather not jinx myself...