How much would it cost to rebuild a 1982 Ford 200 inline 6?

No performance modification. Want it painted as well. Will remove engine myself when I do then take it. Average cost?

Added (1). Los Angeles area.

As much as a local shop that knows what they are doing will charge you.

1500 to 3000 grand is as good a guess as any

Over $3000 plus parts. A showroom paint job is over $5000.

Not a particularly complex or rare engine, parts are cheap and readily available. A rebuilt kit (parts) will run around $400 ( a shop will mark this up somewhat), labor, would probably run about $1000-$1300 depending where you live. Painting the block and valve (if needed) wouldn't be much, maybe $100. Add another $100 if you need the carb rebuilt.

$1500-2000