Crewsin in my 63 GMC Crew Cab

[66-PMD-GMC]

Originally Posted by cetacean6

Not a lot going on. I shipped the trucks to Kansas City so that we could get started this winter. Tony gave me an estimate of $44-$48k for a restoration. Bottom line I won't be able to go that high. I've already got $13k into the truck, and have asked him to tell me what he can do with another $20k. That was about 2-3 weeks ago, and I'm still waiting for him to get back to me. I'm hoping that will cover rust repair at the least.
Also, I've sent him the pink slip to the dually. He's going to trade me for good, used parts for the crew so we don't have to cut that other one up.

That would be a ton of money for structural work only.
Just sayin..........

[FetchMeAPepsi]

Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

That would be a ton of money for structural work only.
Just sayin..........

That's a ton of money for your mortal soul. Holy cow!

I'd chew my truck up bite by bite and poop a hundai for that kind of money.
I'm sure the work would be great, but it sure makes ya squinch up a little in the tail end.

[likaroc13]

Originally Posted by FetchMeAPepsi

That's a ton of money for your mortal soul. Holy cow!

I'd chew my truck up bite by bite and poop a hundai for that kind of money.
I'm sure the work would be great, but it sure makes ya squinch up a little in the tail end.

.....i have no idea on the specifics of how much it costs to 100% restore something like this today, but I know it ain't cheap...even if you do much of the work yourself....but it's something so unique that I'd almost always be willing to give it a go rather than buy some of the new things rolling off the line today...it's just too bad my wallet isn't that deep

[66-PMD-GMC]

Originally Posted by likaroc13

.....i have no idea on the specifics of how much it costs to 100% restore something like this today, but I know it ain't cheap...even if you do much of the work yourself....but it's something so unique that I'd almost always be willing to give it a go rather than buy some of the new things rolling off the line today...it's just too bad my wallet isn't that deep

Here is the thing that concerns me about today's restoration prices... Greed and uninformed builders...
I replaced the entire floor, rockers (inner and outer) and cab corners in a truck for a guy took the cab to have it media blasted and sealed it in and out for less than 10% of your 20K budget.
I understand that much of a crewcab floor structure needs to be fabricated. After all, crewcabs were not factory built anyway so it should be expected. The cost of quality paint is outrageous now so I understand.
My best friends 66 gto came to over $30K when all was said and done and that was a rotisserie build, frame off, no expense spared.
My advice would be to have the structural completed on the cab and tackle the chassis and drive train yourself. It is easy enough that a kid could do it...
These trucks are 100% easier than doing a frame off car project IMHO..