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Old 04-10-2009, 08:35 PM   #68
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Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build

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Originally Posted by msgross View Post
only $50! good deal... most shop won't talk to you for $50...
It's one of the advantages of living in a small town in a rural area. That's the hourly rate. I think it actually went up. Last time they did some work for me it was $45, to re-install the plastic body trim on the wifes denali door. And they let me use their stud gun and puller. They offered to let me use their adhesive gun too, but I got a deal on ebay for one. They don't like doing rust repair, but will work with me on small jobs like this one.

I think it's better all around. I get to do more of the work myself. I get professional help when I need it. They tell me what needs to be done and will even take the time to teach me some. And they are right around the corner from my house. I can drop the truck off and walk home.
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