[Salvatore]

You must of been 18, 30 years ago. Even on a non-frame off you spend $2000 to $3000 just for the material. If you could get a car non-frame off painted for $7000 and it makes it a very strong #2 car, than you are doing something. I have all receipts for my 1969 Z/28 with doing the engine and paint with all used or new parts you are looking at least $20,000 plus buying the car. Everything becomes itemized. Making the car very nice does NOT mean that it is very correct! What do you think it costs just to get things replated or oxided? Hood hinges, brake booster, coil bracket etc.? How about the correct horns rebuilt? My interior is original except carpets and dash pad and I still have $20,000 in receipts. I don't think you can get anybody to paint stripes on your car for $630.00. Just my opinion. P.S. It might be crazy,but that is what it takes! I am just talking a strong #2 car! sam