situation: i need exhaust manifold fabbed up and welded. I have most components, but it requires tig welding, cutting, measuring, and towing the car. I need the manifold welded, wastegate v-band clamp welded, etc.
i have two options:
1. friend of a Z guy who'd do pretty much anything needed welding on the Z including manifold for $100. manifold, reinforcements, etc. supposedly does decent stuff, has a 40's style aircraft tig welder in his garage at home. basic tools aside from the welder. everything needed for $100
2. friend of a friend, who moonlights on the side. has a big bunker with a snap-on lift, mig, tig, arc welders, plasma cutter, pipe benders,etc. Has been welding for 14 years, does all the body strenghtening on jeep offroader and rock crawlers, kick ass work.
but he charges 45/hour, and say everything that needs to be done would take the whole day.
which would you pick?
possible option 3 is work out a flat rate with guy #2