[cmabolt]

Ahhhhh, yup! Honestly the biggest pain in my arse with the entire build was paint and all the drama attached to that process. I had a virtually rust free truck. California and Nevada it's whole life. A little spot rust on the rockers inside the cab and that was it. Quotes I received for minor body work, strip to metal and paint one color inside and out....

First shop - $6K (was in this shop for 3 years till I pulled it)
Second shop - 15K (Laughed at him and shipped truck east)
Third shop - 10K just for bodywork no paint (never spoke to him again)
Fourth Shop - 6K (was in this shop for a little over a year. I pulled it)
Fifth shop - 4K (I buy the materials, he does rest. I assembled)

There were many in between shops as well. Do yourself a favor and find a guy who is retired or a small shop that needs your work. It won't be show quality, but you'll get what you pay for. I have found more and more that guys are going out on their own and do great work. You might not get the benefit of a spray booth but I have seen some nice home shop setups.

Just my experience. Not trying to be a downer. I just feel your pain!
Chris