Overhaulin'

How much to repaint a classic car?

Okay, so I just purchased a 1947 chevy fleetmaster, and it's in pretty good condition. The interior needs a little work, but it's nothing I can't handle. Anyway, I was just shopping around for the cost of painting this kind of car, and can't seem to find anything online. I'm planning on doing a lot of the prep work on my own (I'll spend more time on it than the shop probably would...), and right now it is a maroon color, but I want to paint it black. I know, i know... "Black shows all of the dents". Right now, there is a small dent on the back fender. I was just hoping to get some input on how much a good quality paint job will cost me. I know, I won't go to Maaco (I'm thinking of going to a local but reputable custom body shop here in Portland, OR) And I'm thinking of spending around $7,500... Is that a fair estimate? I'm just looking for some input from someone who either has a classic car, works on them, or knows a lot about restoration (So please don't suggest Maaco...) Thanks!!! -V whoops, your right. hehe there is no such thing as a back fender :P Anyway, did I not make myself clear? Were you somehow confused about what I was saying? I think not.

Public Comments

1. Not sure about where to get it painted but I needed to point out that there is no such thing as a back fender. It's called a quarter panel. I did understand. It's just a pet peeve of mine. You may want to call around different shops and see if you can get an estimate. Make sure you let them know that you will be doing most of the prep work so they can reduce some of the flat rate prep time charge. They may just have to tape it up, put the wheel covers on and use a degreaser. If they allow that, it could cut quite a bit off of your bill.
2. around 10,000 bucks
3. Portland? see if the Velvet Hammer is still in business. It's out around 82nd and Powell. or at least, it was. Or try MacKinnons (?) in Kenton on Denver Ave. Both fairly good places.