Hmmm I guess I will pipe in here and say that is "far too long" and to find a better shop.

My for the masses
* If you are getting a "deal" persay, they might be addressing other fully paid work rather than doing yours. (Sadly that happens at some places.)

* Also NEVER EVER Pay up front. Any shop worth a shit will give you a bill when it is completed. Paying up front invites procrastination.

As for you John, (Keep in mind I have NO IDEA where your ride is at) I'd say get "upset" with them because that is as I said "far too long" and if they care about threads like this becoming negitive, they will get their ass's in gear and get your car completed, and IMPROVE their reputation.

As for the the Z history:

* Full body work and complete repaint with block sanding: 42 days (Peachtree Paint and Body-quoted 3 months)
* Paint and clear interior: 2 days (Peachtree Paint and Body-quoted 7 days)
* Re-clear after airbrushing entire interior including hood: 2 days (Peachtree Paint and Body-quoted 7 days)
* Blown motor replaced: 4 days (Nissan of Athens-quoted 5 days)
* Addition of Alphasonik Audio build: 17 days (In my garage, incl powdercoat)

Hope you can get a fire going under them,