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That’s great you found a shop!
I don’t know if this is your first build or if you have this all covered. If so, please forgive me.
I would strongly recommend you physically go there and meet with them to get a feel for who they are and what they can do. Ask to see their portfolio. Ask for references. See if your needs are their niche. Discuss your plans, needs and wants. (Take notes! they should too)
With whomever you decide to use for your build, make a detailed plan and contract with them. In as much detail as humanly possible, down to who buys the nuts, bolts and wiring connectors. Create a project time line with scheduled progress points and payments dates.( I have found that no dates lead to very long running projects with much higher than anticipated costs.) I recommend onsite inspection of the work. Does the work they performed meet your expectations? If they are ahead of the schedule or doing a little extra, I like to give small ($20) cash bonuses to the guys who have their hands on the project. If they are behind, hold the scheduled payment until that progress point is reached. (Have that written into your plan/contract) On the big days (motor assembly, First “spray day”, motor install, etc.) you want to be there at least for a little while.
Plan on an extra 25-30% (if its more that that I didn’t do a good job planning) to the original contract price, things are always forgotten, added and changed during a big build.
Vinny is a cool guy, his shop is in Azusa just south of the Miller brewery off on the 210 at Irwindale. I pass the exit nearly everyday. Tell me when you’re available and Ill meet you there.
Jason
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