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markeb01 · 12-02-2009, 10:27 PM

I also agree with Tony’s analysis. If possible ask for references and check some of their work with previous customers.

If you choose to do a portion or most of a frame off yourself, calculate every imaginable expense for both parts, and any labor that might have to be farmed out. When you arrive at a final figure - double it. That should be somewhere just shy of what the real number actually turns out to be. It's almost inevitable, there's always something unforeseen that comes up, or other improvements that become a priority. I gave up counting years ago but probably have $20k in mine, and have done 98% myself. The only professional labor needed was on rear axle gear setup and some minor welding.

12-02-2009, 10:27 PM	#21
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Cost of restoration I also agree with Tony’s analysis. If possible ask for references and check some of their work with previous customers. If you choose to do a portion or most of a frame off yourself, calculate every imaginable expense for both parts, and any labor that might have to be farmed out. When you arrive at a final figure - double it. That should be somewhere just shy of what the real number actually turns out to be. It's almost inevitable, there's always something unforeseen that comes up, or other improvements that become a priority. I gave up counting years ago but probably have $20k in mine, and have done 98% myself. The only professional labor needed was on rear axle gear setup and some minor welding.