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Originally Posted by 35fordtn
A local friend restored a 1959 Caddilac total plating cost from advance plating for all the exterior and interior chrome was $42k. Paint Job and metal work cost him $64k Upholstery cost him $31k.. He paid 35k for the car has spent another 150k and still isnt finished. This hobby whether it's a Model A Ford or a Mustang or a Early V-8 is becoming unaffordable for the middle class younger crowd.
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AND these cost are IF you are lucky, IF you use "some" restoration shops you can double the cost you've posted here because a year later you have to have your car completely repainted as the paint job didn't last.....AND even double isn't enough to cover the redo price!!!!! ASK me how I know!!!