[Zedder]

Tim,

We've never met, but based on the responses I have seen from you and those made about you, I would have no problem hiring your services. I think you have reached that stage where you are stuck-in-the-middle between a hobby and a business. You likely need to make a choice in this regard. You obviously "work" at what you do, so I think you should set out a fee structure and stick to it. Like Resto says, if they don't care to pay, that's their choice. If you do this, expect some of your "contacts" to start putting their hand out for a cut also. When working with other people's money, you often have to put up with the hassles - the cleanest way is to simply buy the cars/parts yourself and sell your own items. For what it's worth, if I ever decide to buy a '67 Yenko (I'm not a '69 guy), you'll be one of the first people I contact and I'd expect to pay for your "work".