Originally Posted by
o2batsea
Galvanizing jobs are calculated by weight. Usually goes in 250 pound increments. That is, in your case, the first 250 pounds is $150. That's a very good rate by the way. The next 250 is $150 more. So it's more cost effective to have enough that you are going in with more like 500 pounds and not 300. That's why you piggy back. Another factor is that all your little parts have to be wired up. If you go in there with a load that's going to cost Mr Yard Boss two hours or more in labor to tie wire all your stuff to a frame he will tell you to take a walk. Also, things tend to get lost in the hot tank. Best to wire the stuff yourself to be sure it doesn't end up in the bottom of the zinc tank.
So the estimate is really on you. That said, I would just pay whatever. Just having a facility (or multiple) say they will do it is gold. Also it is very good practice to tip Mr Yard Boss a couple twentys, a case of cold beer or the like. I bought the yard gift cards for the local barbecue joint last time. Now they look forward to me coming in there with my piddly little piles.
I paid $250 at Atlantic Galvanizing last spring to do the parts to my Series 3. That's the minimum. DO tip the yard boss and/or leave him beer. I have heard multiple stories that they will do a better job when this happens. Worked for me.
Definitely count your parts when you drop it off and make sure they write it down. If you can tie your own stuff together, do it. Welding wire is cheap, and use lots of it.
I took mine in just cleaned up, with all the old stuff on there. It turned out 8 of 10. If I had to do it again, I'd sandblast first to give them a virgin surface.
1976 RHD Series 3 - SOLD
1989 Land Rover 90 LHD
1940 Piper J3F-50 Cub