It all depends on the level you want in the end, like this car in as new condition can cost as much as $75k or more. A quality shop can charge as much as $100 per hour and can add up rapidly or you can do as much as you can yourself.
Thanks. I'm probably going to have my restoration done in Mexico. Labor in the US has become out of sight. I had my '52 Pontiac Chieftain, painted back original two tone, rechromed and reupholsted (seats, door panels, dome, carpeted and panels) for around $2500 in Juarez, Mexico . It took only one week. I saved about $10,000 bucks. Amazing isn't it?
What did this car eventually sell for?
srp960 4 months ago
I'd love to have a "58 Bonneville vert, black and silver,in and out,with the bucket seat dealer option.WOW! How stunning would that be??!!
Mrtriumphchopper 10 months ago
Wondering what this sold for?
srp960 1 year ago
What a wonderful job on the restoration. and what a wonderful piece of early iron it is..great video and presentation..
keystrucker 2 years ago
I have a 58 Pontiac Chieftain, two tone white/opal mist.
I love this car and have decided to hang on to it. It has tremendous power and can really move down the highway.
Basically all it needs is paint and a little fine tuning for now. But if I decide to have it restored in the near future
what can I expect to pay to have a basic restoration? versus a total off frame restoration?
srp960 3 years ago
It all depends on the level you want in the end, like this car in as new condition can cost as much as $75k or more. A quality shop can charge as much as $100 per hour and can add up rapidly or you can do as much as you can yourself.
FamilyClassicCars 3 years ago
Thanks. I'm probably going to have my restoration done in Mexico. Labor in the US has become out of sight. I had my '52 Pontiac Chieftain, painted back original two tone, rechromed and reupholsted (seats, door panels, dome, carpeted and panels) for around $2500 in Juarez, Mexico . It took only one week. I saved about $10,000 bucks. Amazing isn't it?
srp960 3 years ago