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oldblue1968chevy · 06-11-2009, 03:43 PM

thought this was interesting....its a rainy day so i went thru all my truck reciepts and calculated what my total was in my truck....it was about 500 more than i expected..kinda scary lol......

ive owned my truck 6 months, and have $2718 in it, (thats including the truck which was $1500)

put what you bought your project for (if you dont mind sharing, and a good guess or a rough calculation of how much ya got in it..and if ya want, a pic of 2 lol)

big_al_71 · 06-11-2009, 03:53 PM

My total is right at 20k and that is doing all the labor here in my shop...including the price of the truck..

brad_man_72 · 06-11-2009, 03:57 PM

if i knew id probably cry

oldblue1968chevy · 06-11-2009, 03:59 PM

holy cow big al !!!!

but you have a very good looking truck too....

brad man...id advise you to not find out............

gator2511 · 06-11-2009, 04:05 PM

I paid $14,000 for the truck in really great condition. Since then I have prob. another $8,000 in it. GV/OD and a TH400 tranny was a lot of that. It was appraised at $20,000 but there is no 4wd truck you can buy new that is as heavy duty as mine for the money. Oh yeah, if mine breaks I can fix it myself.

see ten · 06-11-2009, 04:19 PM

You don't really want to know....

I will say that the K10 is insured for 20K and the c10 is insured for I think 16K...and I feel that they're both underinsured!

haysonj · 06-11-2009, 04:39 PM

I paid 6800 for the three parts trucks 4000 for the one off Ebay that was junk and all I kept was the bed and the Dana 44 front. i won't say what I have in it but is insured for a declared value of $40,000 The insurance company has an apprisal of $45,000. Every thing on this truck is either new or I rebuilt it. I enjoyed building this truck but would never build another as they are never worth what you put in them in time and money. This truck will be given to my daughter when I can no longer drive it.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 06-11-2009, 04:34 PM

MMMMMMMM I am pretty sure I do not want to know....

texanidiot25 · 06-11-2009, 04:39 PM

Roughly 3500, inlcuding the truck. Which my neighbor gave me a huge deal on.

Basically 3k into building it, over a 2 year period. Got it going just in time for half of senior year, and it made a grand impression on the parking lot... Several times.

Blue71LWB · 06-11-2009, 04:53 PM

$1,000.00 for the truck
and so far about another $2,000.00 in new parts.

$3,000.00 and have not put a dent into all that needs to be done.

PanelDeland · 06-11-2009, 05:15 PM

I don't keep track or reciepts.I don't want the QOV figuring out how much though I will say I have around $5,000.00 in it and the mechanicals are pretty close to where I need them.I figure a few more upgrades and then the scary part.Pint and body.

myfirstcarwasa73trk · 06-11-2009, 05:32 PM

2,410 so fr and it is not even on the road yet lol not including man hours lol
600 Truck

Ackattack · 06-11-2009, 05:21 PM

I've kept a spread sheet of my truck build so that I have the part numbers and other info of everything that went into it. Right now with the paint job (haven't paid for all of the paint job yet) I'm right around $22k. I think the projected "finished" cost is almost $26k.

Oh, I bought it for $1600 (I think...it was 2 years ago)

Painter D · 06-11-2009, 05:32 PM

I originally paid $2,000$ for mine , but after I went through it and re-did everything it's around $22,000 now. That's with me doing all the labor. Oh yeah, and I'm still not through.

**GruntMoanCough** · 06-11-2009, 05:33 PM

Built my race truck (avatar) for nothing... zip... nada... no dineros... to running condition.
A donated rolling chassis, cab from someone else, box sides from another friend, seats found somewhere, left over paint, etc...... even some old spark plugs were cleaned and re-used. I've since put money into perfomance enhancers but, accomplished something from nothing (I like challenges).

eightbanger · 06-11-2009, 05:49 PM

Whenever i'm in my garage I spot the pile of reciepts I keep on the shelf, and think to myself "I must sit down and add that lot up"......and then I come to my senses

**1971 GMC SHORTY** · 06-11-2009, 05:51 PM

Lost track of cost of all 4 trucks and the 5 harleys, Hate to image what i got in all my toys, tools, Dam i should be rich,, Oh well

AlienYouth · 06-11-2009, 05:32 PM

Paid 2000 for a dependable, usefull truck...

I stopped counting at 10K and now i have a useless truck thats always broken...

but i've got no regrets

Southern C10 · 06-12-2009, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlienYouth

That is one AWESOME looking truck!

smoknbarrels · 06-11-2009, 05:56 PM

It's sad when I think about the fact I spent more on my short block engine build, then some people do on their whole car... so far its sitting at about $30,000 CDN. still needs a lot more though..

*vegaschevy* · 06-11-2009, 06:08 PM

I was just sitting here thinking damn some people have less in their completed driving truck then I have into parts on mine. And all that is in the garage so far is a cab, a gauge cluster, and a rear bumper...

Im at just under 8k so far and it will be almost a year before she gets done

100mph · 06-11-2009, 06:50 PM

I've been pretty quiet on this forum but have learned a lot from reading, reading and reading some more - so for that I thank you all. HOWEVER, it sure would have been nice to have read this post a year ago before I even got into this project!!

I took a chance on a truck out of Arkansas... lets just say the only truth to it (thankfully) was that it truly was rust free - my paint guy is still amazed, there was literally no rust anywhere!!

Now for the rest of it.... 3k to rebuild the supposed 'fresh' 402, convert 3 on tree to 700R4, power steering, power disc brakes, new glass, wiring, wheels/tires (after drop spindles pushed them out too far), oh yeah... all the suspension work, new paint (still in progress), gas tank, gauges, starter, alternator, water pump, mirrors, heater controls etc etc etc

I'm honestly afraid to add it all up but got to be well over 20K (incl. truck) and its still in 100 pieces!

I joke that I now have a 40 year old truck all for the price of a brand new one. BUT no new truck could ever give me the joy of my '69 (btw we're the same age) even if its still in pieces.

extd56 · 06-11-2009, 07:57 PM

I always eat my receipts so the wife will never find out.

cparman · 06-11-2009, 08:06 PM

I really hope you did not do that in front of your wife! That will set a bad precedent. Not that I would know anything about that, but thought that it might a bit of useful information. Not being the sharpest marble in the bag, I told my wife " HEY! its cheaper than a girlfriend"

mikajo39 · 06-11-2009, 08:14 PM

Well the truck was free, got it from my aunt, saved it from rotting. But i have about 5-6k into it ,new engine, brakes,transmission,etc etc. It's expensive but I love the thing

06-11-2009, 03:43 PM	#1
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	my total $ in my truck........it scares me thought this was interesting....its a rainy day so i went thru all my truck reciepts and calculated what my total was in my truck....it was about 500 more than i expected..kinda scary lol...... ive owned my truck 6 months, and have $2718 in it, (thats including the truck which was $1500) put what you bought your project for (if you dont mind sharing, and a good guess or a rough calculation of how much ya got in it..and if ya want, a pic of 2 lol) __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

06-11-2009, 03:53 PM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: my total $ in my truck........it scares me My total is right at 20k and that is doing all the labor here in my shop...including the price of the truck.. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

06-11-2009, 03:57 PM	#3
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: my total $ in my truck........it scares me if i knew id probably cry __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

06-11-2009, 03:59 PM	#4
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: my total $ in my truck........it scares me holy cow big al !!!! but you have a very good looking truck too.... brad man...id advise you to not find out............ __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

06-11-2009, 04:05 PM	#5
gator2511 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: tampa florida Posts: 776	Re: my total $ in my truck........it scares me I paid $14,000 for the truck in really great condition. Since then I have prob. another $8,000 in it. GV/OD and a TH400 tranny was a lot of that. It was appraised at $20,000 but there is no 4wd truck you can buy new that is as heavy duty as mine for the money. Oh yeah, if mine breaks I can fix it myself.

06-11-2009, 04:19 PM	#6
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: my total $ in my truck........it scares me You don't really want to know.... I will say that the K10 is insured for 20K and the c10 is insured for I think 16K...and I feel that they're both underinsured!

06-11-2009, 04:39 PM	#7
haysonj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Maria, Ca. Posts: 1,423	Re: my total $ in my truck........it scares me I paid 6800 for the three parts trucks 4000 for the one off Ebay that was junk and all I kept was the bed and the Dana 44 front. i won't say what I have in it but is insured for a declared value of $40,000 The insurance company has an apprisal of $45,000. Every thing on this truck is either new or I rebuilt it. I enjoyed building this truck but would never build another as they are never worth what you put in them in time and money. This truck will be given to my daughter when I can no longer drive it. Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy 4x4 383 Power

06-11-2009, 04:34 PM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: my total $ in my truck........it scares me MMMMMMMM I am pretty sure I do not want to know.... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

06-11-2009, 04:39 PM	#9
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: my total $ in my truck........it scares me Roughly 3500, inlcuding the truck. Which my neighbor gave me a huge deal on. Basically 3k into building it, over a 2 year period. Got it going just in time for half of senior year, and it made a grand impression on the parking lot... Several times.

06-11-2009, 04:53 PM	#10
Blue71LWB Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 120	Re: my total $ in my truck........it scares me $1,000.00 for the truck and so far about another $2,000.00 in new parts. $3,000.00 and have not put a dent into all that needs to be done. __________________ Working on my first 1,000 post. I'm sure I'll get there before this project is over .

06-11-2009, 05:15 PM	#11
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: my total $ in my truck........it scares me I don't keep track or reciepts.I don't want the QOV figuring out how much though I will say I have around $5,000.00 in it and the mechanicals are pretty close to where I need them.I figure a few more upgrades and then the scary part.Pint and body. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

06-11-2009, 05:32 PM	#12
myfirstcarwasa73trk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: TEXAS scurry Posts: 183	Re: my total $ in my truck........it scares me 2,410 so fr and it is not even on the road yet lol not including man hours lol 600 Truck

06-11-2009, 05:21 PM	#13
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: my total $ in my truck........it scares me I've kept a spread sheet of my truck build so that I have the part numbers and other info of everything that went into it. Right now with the paint job (haven't paid for all of the paint job yet) I'm right around $22k. I think the projected "finished" cost is almost $26k. Oh, I bought it for $1600 (I think...it was 2 years ago) __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

06-11-2009, 05:32 PM	#14
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: my total $ in my truck........it scares me I originally paid $2,000$ for mine , but after I went through it and re-did everything it's around $22,000 now. That's with me doing all the labor. Oh yeah, and I'm still not through. __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5 Last edited by Painter D; 10-17-2009 at 04:05 PM.

06-11-2009, 05:33 PM	#15
GruntMoanCough Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pemberton, BC Posts: 1,075	Re: my total $ in my truck........it scares me Built my race truck (avatar) for nothing... zip... nada... no dineros... to running condition. A donated rolling chassis, cab from someone else, box sides from another friend, seats found somewhere, left over paint, etc...... even some old spark plugs were cleaned and re-used. I've since put money into perfomance enhancers but, accomplished something from nothing (I like challenges). __________________ My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog already thinks I am - Unknown



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06-11-2009, 05:49 PM	#16
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: my total $ in my truck........it scares me Whenever i'm in my garage I spot the pile of reciepts I keep on the shelf, and think to myself "I must sit down and add that lot up"......and then I come to my senses __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

06-11-2009, 05:51 PM	#17
1971 GMC SHORTY Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SAN FERNANDO VALLE SOL CAL Posts: 1,064	Re: my total $ in my truck........it scares me Lost track of cost of all 4 trucks and the 5 harleys, Hate to image what i got in all my toys, tools, Dam i should be rich,, Oh well

06-11-2009, 05:32 PM	#18
AlienYouth Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 411	Re: my total $ in my truck........it scares me Paid 2000 for a dependable, usefull truck... I stopped counting at 10K and now i have a useless truck thats always broken... but i've got no regrets __________________ Picturesss 71 C10 383/TH400 13.65 @ 99... 2.06 60' spinnin :/

06-11-2009, 05:56 PM	#20
smoknbarrels Registered Mail Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	Re: my total $ in my truck........it scares me It's sad when I think about the fact I spent more on my short block engine build, then some people do on their whole car... so far its sitting at about $30,000 CDN. still needs a lot more though.. __________________ '67 chev 496, lwb to swb, bagged - pro street project

06-11-2009, 06:08 PM	#21
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: my total $ in my truck........it scares me I was just sitting here thinking damn some people have less in their completed driving truck then I have into parts on mine. And all that is in the garage so far is a cab, a gauge cluster, and a rear bumper... Im at just under 8k so far and it will be almost a year before she gets done

06-11-2009, 06:50 PM	#22
100mph Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lewiston NY Posts: 70	Re: my total $ in my truck........it scares me I've been pretty quiet on this forum but have learned a lot from reading, reading and reading some more - so for that I thank you all. HOWEVER, it sure would have been nice to have read this post a year ago before I even got into this project!! I took a chance on a truck out of Arkansas... lets just say the only truth to it (thankfully) was that it truly was rust free - my paint guy is still amazed, there was literally no rust anywhere!! Now for the rest of it.... 3k to rebuild the supposed 'fresh' 402, convert 3 on tree to 700R4, power steering, power disc brakes, new glass, wiring, wheels/tires (after drop spindles pushed them out too far), oh yeah... all the suspension work, new paint (still in progress), gas tank, gauges, starter, alternator, water pump, mirrors, heater controls etc etc etc I'm honestly afraid to add it all up but got to be well over 20K (incl. truck) and its still in 100 pieces! I joke that I now have a 40 year old truck all for the price of a brand new one. BUT no new truck could ever give me the joy of my '69 (btw we're the same age) even if its still in pieces.

06-11-2009, 07:57 PM	#23
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: my total $ in my truck........it scares me I always eat my receipts so the wife will never find out.

06-11-2009, 08:06 PM	#24
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: my total $ in my truck........it scares me I really hope you did not do that in front of your wife! That will set a bad precedent. Not that I would know anything about that, but thought that it might a bit of useful information. Not being the sharpest marble in the bag, I told my wife " HEY! its cheaper than a girlfriend"

06-11-2009, 08:14 PM	#25
mikajo39 Gearhead and audio junkie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: nunyah Posts: 452	Re: my total $ in my truck........it scares me Well the truck was free, got it from my aunt, saved it from rotting. But i have about 5-6k into it ,new engine, brakes,transmission,etc etc. It's expensive but I love the thing

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