What's the current going rate for louvers

And I should have put in different areas of the country or world.

I got into a discussion with one of my running buddys on the going rate for having louvers punched and got wondering what the real rates around the country are. A search didn't provide anything that was close to up to date.

I had mine done so long ago that I paid .75 ea in Bremerton and they were done by the gent who had the pneumatic press that had the huge pipe frame on it. He had a gold/brown A sedan in the late 70/s early 80's. And yes my louvers have that little dimple in the corner from the dies that he had in that press.

 

I'm curious also for mi. I want to get mine done this summer.

 

$3.00-$3.50 a piece here... deals can be made if you're getting a bunch...

 

Our Rate at Bear Metal Kustoms in California is $3.00 each. Then theres layout and prep if not done by the customer first. There is alot more involved than you would think if you want it looking good.

 

my guy charges $2 a louver and a $40 set up fee !

 

Just got my hood back...no setup fee, and $1 a louver. The guy built his own louver press (quite an impressive piece) and has been using it for over 30 years.

 

A year ago it was a buck per louver in Louisville Ky.

 

Three bucks a pop in San Diego area, last time I asked.

 

In the Twin Cities it seems like the going price is around $3 a piece.

Jay

 

I have a box of used ones I'll sell.

 

$2 bucks per and no setup fee thanks Jack

 

After hearing $2 to $3.50 to $5, I tracked down a guy near me and he agreed to do mine immediately Cool! I'm on the way! When I got there, the topic turned to price and he replied "Seventy-five cents a hole" Of course dumb*** me said "THAT'S too CHEAP!" so he said "okay, YOU can pay me a dollar a hole"

He punched 1,132 louvers in my hood/tailgate/bedcover for my 66 Chevy truck

 

Was at a car meet just today, heard $1 a louver quoted. No mention of set up fee. Would appear this guy has been at it a long time from the look of things............... That's a Maryland price.

 

I charge $1.50 a pop, and no set up fee.

 

Guys can anyone on here recomend a shop who can make louvers staggered in size like the photo posted below? I have been desperatly trying to find a source to do these for my 33 Hot Rod.

 

$1.00 no set up fee very nice guy to work with.

 

somebody with a pullmax...

 

Zman whats a pullmax? Do you know of anyone with such a machine? I called the guys who restored the car in the photo posted. Its a One off Lemans Racing Jaguar" I told them what i wanted they hung up on me. They only restore million dollar rides. I just want some panels made and I will TIG them in place.

 

Just had about 200 punched in some custom hood sides for my deuce RPU and they were 3.00 a pop including setup.

 

It's a big metalworking tool, usually referred ti as a nibbler. The right dies and all sorts of things can be done.

I believe metalshapes has one. As well as a few others on here. Do search for pullmax and you'll find some threads talking about them.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=264257&highlight=pullmax

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=263833&highlight=pullmax

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=248204&highlight=pullmax

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=155539&highlight=pullmax

 

55thunderboy, check out metalmeet, the guys there will be able to hook you up.

http://www.metalmeet.com

 

Went to a shop yesterday that had some nice machines . Pullmax and a Yoder Hammer............Z.

 

I charge $2.50 each, no setup/layout fee. Must be bare metal when you bring the part, at least in the area to be punched.

 

Here in the St. Louis area I get $1.00 a hole and $5.00 set up fee. You must strip hood inside and out where ever you want louvers. Been doing it 30 plus years. Five different sizes 1" 2" 3" 4" & 5" . Also have a small press that punches rod run dash plaques.

 

Watkins Automotive in Morris OK, charges .75 each... just asked him last saturday! Just like the old days he said! He used to run an ad in truckin and a lot of the mags, he had tailgate skins all louvered up. Name's Harold Watkins, very cool Kat!!

 

I can do them on my Pullmax for you, but there is a guy closer to you that can do you an excellent job. Dutch Combstock is his name. You can get his contact info on the Metal Meet site.

 

$1.00 each...no set up fee.....3 inch wide....about five miles from me....guys been doing it for years....just had two hoods done....I'm happy !!!

 

in staunton il we get 1.00 a hole no set up fee. i've got two press and 3 differnt shape dies.
can also do them in a pullmax.

dutch combstock is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

this is a 33 ford we did on the pullmax



johnny

 

We just went from $2.00 to $2.50 per louver is SW Colorado. No set up fee and both sides of the material to be punched must be bare metal.

 

I'm just curious why you need bare metal to punch the louvers?