Rx7 restoration shops?
08-13-17, 01:36 PM
#1
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Rx7 restoration shops?
Hello guys I'm in need of some advice! I am wanting to do a build on a 93 FD with a LS swap, what I need is some shop names that are capable of body and paint along with the swap itself. My goal is a rocket bunny kit with a 99 spec front bumper so a shop that is very good with body kits is a must. I am located in WV but I would deliver the car a few hundred miles away from me if necessary, anyway give me some names if you can…
08-13-17, 03:44 PM
#2
Go to http://www.norotors.com and find a good finished car a guy has spent a bunch on and give him 60 cents on the dollar.
The Rocket bunny stuff is kinda meh but you might get something finished bodywork wise too.
The Rocket bunny stuff is kinda meh but you might get something finished bodywork wise too.
08-13-17, 07:17 PM
#3
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Well I already have all the parts to do the swap I'm more interested in a rx7 shop who handles paint, body and know the in and outs of Rx7's. A shop that can source parts that I might need and help me choose the right path to take…
08-13-17, 08:26 PM
#4
Are you looking for a shop to do the actual swap? and then paint?
I would be interested in what they quote you for that because of everything it would involve with the hourly rate
I got quoted 30 k for aLS swap a few years ago and never pursued it simply because a fully sorted car in awesome shape was for sale on no rotors with all 99 spec,Volk wheels and a killer mod list for a few grand more.
I would be interested in what they quote you for that because of everything it would involve with the hourly rate
I got quoted 30 k for aLS swap a few years ago and never pursued it simply because a fully sorted car in awesome shape was for sale on no rotors with all 99 spec,Volk wheels and a killer mod list for a few grand more.
08-14-17, 06:16 PM
#5
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No way would I pay even close to that. Paint and body I'm thinking 5 to 7k, install the drivetrain and sort out any issues maybe 5k. After all I have all the parts to do the swap.
08-15-17, 11:44 AM
#6
5 to 7 k is not very much ......by the time someone says yes to your budget I would be worried about the quality of the work.
It's just my opinion but I would pay for a quality paint job and do the mechanicals myself,or vice versa.
Nothing is cheap with these cars and I do my own wrenching and paint whenever possible and I still have a folder full of receipts that would buy a nice car.
It's just my opinion but I would pay for a quality paint job and do the mechanicals myself,or vice versa.
Nothing is cheap with these cars and I do my own wrenching and paint whenever possible and I still have a folder full of receipts that would buy a nice car.
Last edited by mp5; 08-15-17 at 09:06 PM.
08-15-17, 12:36 PM
#7
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The title says "Restoration Shops", however what you are looking for is completely different.
Your budget may need adjusting, as most quality paint jobs alone can reach $10k easily, and that is without any custom work.
Your budget may need adjusting, as most quality paint jobs alone can reach $10k easily, and that is without any custom work.