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It would depend on how many patches were installed in it, but 100+ hours would be on the low end for a great paint job. You have to remember, the first 90 percent will take less time than the last 10 percent.

Patches were minimal - all new GM sheet metal on the front end, new GM door skin, but some touchup on someone else's welding job on the quarters and a repair to the roof near the windshield.  Car was an everyday driver for about 30 years, so it had its share of road scars.

My wallet emotionally rocked me - feeling much better now that you guys have shared some of you assessments.

I picked this guy before I knew he was a SEMA top 12 - that is just icing on the cake.  His paint work is absolutely beautiful and I was surprised by the size of their shop - probably 40+ cars in various states of restoration.  Since it is a "one stop" shop (body, painting, electrical and mechanical) I of course decided to do more with the car than I intended (as in more Hp and Torque) - which of course costs more.

Thanks to everyone that responded - I really appreciate your feedback.

Wish I could help you. My projects have 3 layers on primer and block sanding and they're not perfect. I don't know how you can judge someone else's work just by the hours without seeing the beginning and the end.

It actually was not about judging the work, and I know the condition of the car has a lot to do with the block sanding and additional primer layers.

I was just looking for what other people have experienced.  Hell, I'm spending some serious bucks and guess I need a little hand holding!

If it was only that easy!

Currently 126 hours into the priming and block sanding.

After body work was completed (170 hours, no putty - all steel), the car was prepped and primed with hi-build.  Car was then block sanded, touched up, and primed again.  Right now it is about 75% complete the final block sanding prior to primer before paint.  I figured they will spend another 10 to 20 hours getting it ready for paint.

Thanks for your opinion on 100+ hours.  

For those of you curious here is the breakdown:

170 hours - body work
150 hours prime and block sand to perfection (estimate)
100 hours paint (including "ghosted" candy deck stripes) (estimate)

About 5 weeks worth of work - putting it that way makes it sound real reasonable.

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Can't help you with estimate on number of hours. But look at it this way. If you want top notch show quality and went to a top notch guy, don't try second guess him on what he's doing.[/quote]

Thanks - and I do appreciate the viewpoint.  I have full trust in the fellow doing the work, and understand that it is almost impossible to predict the amount of time it takes for perfection.

I just can't help by getting emotionally hooked to the money flowing out of the wallet - kind of a psychological thing.  If someone in the know said 100+ hours, I would be smiling.  Kind of curious as to what others have experienced.

Curious if anyone has a ballpark idea on how many hours are typically spent block sanding a 67 Camaro.

The car is being done to "show" quality, by a SEMA top 12 painter.  So by that I mean it is being done top notch.

My wallet is starting to cry a little, and I am just looking for some comfort by someone in the know saying:  about X hours would cover it.

Thanks for any input

Scott