I had one shop owner quote me 10 hours verbal, I asked the guy doing the job later, he didn't think he could do it that fast, he figured 15-20. Based on that I would have ended up with a much higher bill at pick up time. So beware unless you get a written quote.
I decided to do mine myself. Took about 8 hours to get it out, but I'd never done one before either. For what it would cost to have done I'm buying a good welder.
Yeah getting a written quote is important. Maybe it's a good thing the guy flaked on me, It's about time that I get back to doing more myself! Thanks!!