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mocwon · 03-19-2006, 10:47 PM

About $23K which includes a , no-charge (except materials) BC/CC paint job.

OhioChevy · 03-19-2006, 11:05 PM

When I started on my truck I thought that I could complete it for $10-12 K.
I now have spent over $20,000 and still need to spend another $2 or 3 K before
I get it finished. That original grille, bumpers and many other original parts
that looked so good before now doesn't look good enough. Hopefully I can
get it right the first time and then just enjoy it for many years to come.

72MARIO · 03-19-2006, 11:07 PM

I am over $20,000Cdn in parts alone. Glad I am no the only one that's spent that much.

*rage'nrat638* · 03-19-2006, 11:18 PM

i am at 10,000 but i would go anywhere..on a bet

Rollie396 · 03-20-2006, 12:38 AM

I've got an big ol envelope that I'm keepin every single parts receipt (no matter how small) in.I keep it tucked away where the wife won't go looking for it.I'm gonna guess the final total will be in the 30-35k CDN range.I'm not concerning myself too much with budget,if I want a certain part I buy it so long as it isn't going to put me in the poor house at that time.I try to buy a couple of things each month.What I buy depends on how busy I was at work.If I had a good month,then I tend to buy some of the bigger ticket items.If not so good,I buy smaller stuff that is still important.
The funny part is I think I have nearly as much invested in new tools bought for working on this project as I have invested in parts to date.lol

MrGoodpliers · 03-20-2006, 11:46 AM

As we all know, rust repair, paint and bodywork are the areas that take the most time and cost the most money. Finding a rust free (or as close to it)project is the key. Doing as much of the work yourself also helps. I painted the truck in my avatar and ended up with $12000 in it. I sold it last fall

with the heat and air not working for $18000. Of all the stuff I've messed with over the years, 67-72s are the only ones I've made money on.

CST*TEN in Katy · 03-20-2006, 01:18 PM

I just passed 5,000 on my list I started one year ago. It's finally ready for state inspection. The previous inspection sticker was a 1989. Since I bought this 28 years ago for 2,500 and spent almost nothing on it until now, this has been a cheap ride.

weasel29gm · 03-20-2006, 02:52 PM

Sharp ride CST,had mine almost 20 yrs. And will have under 5K when done. Doin' all the work, swapmeet shoppin' and great prices from Tim Christian. One thing I've learned you don't have to spend a fortune to have a clean ride.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-20-2006, 06:47 PM

Forgot my other rig, the 2wd Roadster Project (Not started yet)

Purchase Price - $1200 + $50 for gas and food to go get it

Wheels and Tires I want - $2000 wheels and $1200 tires

Suspension Mods I want - $2000 full air ride w/ c-notch

so that's $6450 so far and not even half way done

Body - Paint, patch panels, labor, etc..... at least $4550 (It's ruff)

so that's $11000 and close to finished but not really

Misc. - the category for everything I have forgotten $4000

so that puts me around the $15K mark if I am real lucky

HotRod71 · 03-20-2006, 06:57 PM

Dang Luv. That is some great educated guessing/predictions.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-20-2006, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HotRod71

Dang Luv. That is some great educated guessing/predictions.

Not really, I have it all layed out in a notebook, actually I keep
one on both rigs, the air ride is not a secret, but the wheel and
tire combo is, let's just say NOBODY here has the wheels or tires

HotRod71 · 03-20-2006, 07:13 PM

You are a man with a plan. I have my plan in my head for right now.

BigMike · 03-21-2006, 07:38 AM

Wow, I guess I am definitely in the right crowd

. I only have about $9k in mine. I did body/paint and mechanical for about 18+ years so I am doing all of that on my 69. You would think that it would save lots of money (well, it does) but what you don't spend on paint job and engine rebuild, you spend on other goodies.

Mine was only going to be a cool daily driver, THATS out the window now. I guess I got carried away with the whole filling of all the factory spot welds. Now I just want to make sure that the body is perfect before I shoot it. Nothing is worse than spending time and $$$ only to have it look like Stevie Wonder did the body work.

Mike

Wasted Income · 03-21-2006, 09:57 AM

Er.......I was at $12,000 last time I added up all the receipts about 5 years ago. That was with having my dad's buddy do the body work, and having a built 700R4 and brand new (at the time) 1994 350 donated to the cause by my VERY generous uncle. I have NO idea what's in it now, and I don't really care. If I had to venture a guess, I'd guess around $18k to date, and I'm getting ready to spend LOTS more on it soon...that is if I can stop modding my Duramax.

HotRod71 · 03-21-2006, 12:22 PM

Looks pretty good man.

Chevrolet4x4s · 03-21-2006, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HotRod71

You are a man with a plan. I have my plan in my head for right now.

That way it cant come back and bite/incriminate you

Shane

67shortie · 03-22-2006, 08:04 AM

This truck, $1500 to buy with a good 305 V8/th350 that runs well. The rear end was shot, I rebuilt it with new 3.42 gears. Bought a new ECE 4/6 drop kit, and a friend had a set of 15x8 Vette style ralleys super cheap so on they went. I picked up the tires used but very good tread on them. I did body/paint work for a living many years back so that was labor (lots of it!) and the cost of paint to get it done. Older pic, it now sports new chrome bumpers front and back that the pic does not show.

Now, it still needs an interior, and the bed liner but mostly it is good enough to me to consider it done.

I have shopped around at swap meets, classifieds, and word of mouth for scrounging up good usable parts to build this thing so far. I have about $4000 in it total right now.

jamis · 03-22-2006, 09:07 AM

I'm not even close to finishing...... if I added it up......my next step would be to call a suicide hot line

maybe I should start a support group

glock35ipsc · 04-04-2006, 10:45 AM

I quit keeping track after the first $5000 or so, then it got hit, and I started all over. Still couldn't tell you what I have in it. It hasen't even started going back together yet!

Honestly, I don't want to know. Cause I'll feel bad for not putting it in my IRA every year!

72 Cheyenne K20 · 04-04-2006, 01:16 PM

I'm at about 12K and still spending. Started with a pretty rust free K20 from Washington state and have about 5K-6K worth of NOS and some used parts in the basement. I'm still looking for more parts, but the worst is over, I think. I'll probably have 18K-20K intuit when it's all said and done. As far as my better half, she has learned to just not ask!

Scott

jimmydean · 04-04-2006, 02:32 PM

My truck is a total budget build. I never plan on showing it and just want something that looks good and drives well. So far I have spent about $1800 including the $600 I bought it for. I doubt it will go over $8000, but you never know.

I buy a lot of take off or used parts when new parts aren't required. The stereo and entertainment will be nearly $1500 when finished and if I run out of things to do, I want to do an LS1 + 6 speed swap, so that will be $2500+.

I also take my time buying things. Like my wheels, there are a ton of them out there, I just waited until someone needed to get rid of them and scored a set for $150 (I have seen sets on ebay for $500). I also have sold a lot of things I have replaced or upgraded, so that saves a few bucks.

Look at it this way, if you plan for the worst, then you're fine.

03-19-2006, 10:47 PM	#26
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Re: What did your resto/rod end up costing? About $23K which includes a , no-charge (except materials) BC/CC paint job. Attached Images __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

03-19-2006, 11:05 PM	#27
OhioChevy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 489	Re: What did your resto/rod end up costing? When I started on my truck I thought that I could complete it for $10-12 K. I now have spent over $20,000 and still need to spend another $2 or 3 K before I get it finished. That original grille, bumpers and many other original parts that looked so good before now doesn't look good enough. Hopefully I can get it right the first time and then just enjoy it for many years to come.

03-19-2006, 11:07 PM	#28
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Re: What did your resto/rod end up costing? I am over $20,000Cdn in parts alone. Glad I am no the only one that's spent that much. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

03-19-2006, 11:18 PM	#29
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: What did your resto/rod end up costing? i am at 10,000 but i would go anywhere..on a bet Last edited by rage'nrat638; 07-12-2007 at 07:03 AM.

03-20-2006, 12:38 AM	#30
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: What did your resto/rod end up costing? I've got an big ol envelope that I'm keepin every single parts receipt (no matter how small) in.I keep it tucked away where the wife won't go looking for it.I'm gonna guess the final total will be in the 30-35k CDN range.I'm not concerning myself too much with budget,if I want a certain part I buy it so long as it isn't going to put me in the poor house at that time.I try to buy a couple of things each month.What I buy depends on how busy I was at work.If I had a good month,then I tend to buy some of the bigger ticket items.If not so good,I buy smaller stuff that is still important. The funny part is I think I have nearly as much invested in new tools bought for working on this project as I have invested in parts to date.lol __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics Last edited by Rollie396; 03-20-2006 at 12:39 AM.

03-20-2006, 11:46 AM	#31
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	Re: What did your resto/rod end up costing? As we all know, rust repair, paint and bodywork are the areas that take the most time and cost the most money. Finding a rust free (or as close to it)project is the key. Doing as much of the work yourself also helps. I painted the truck in my avatar and ended up with $12000 in it. I sold it last fall with the heat and air not working for $18000. Of all the stuff I've messed with over the years, 67-72s are the only ones I've made money on. __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

03-20-2006, 01:18 PM	#32
CST*TEN in Katy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 48	Re: What did your resto/rod end up costing? I just passed 5,000 on my list I started one year ago. It's finally ready for state inspection. The previous inspection sticker was a 1989. Since I bought this 28 years ago for 2,500 and spent almost nothing on it until now, this has been a cheap ride. Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST-10 owned it 26 years, finally back on the road after a 10 year rest. 1989 Suburban 1971 Sleekcraft 455Olds Berkeley 1992 SC400 pimp ricer

03-20-2006, 02:52 PM	#33
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,103	Re: What did your resto/rod end up costing? Sharp ride CST,had mine almost 20 yrs. And will have under 5K when done. Doin' all the work, swapmeet shoppin' and great prices from Tim Christian. One thing I've learned you don't have to spend a fortune to have a clean ride. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

03-20-2006, 06:47 PM	#34
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,474	Re: What did your resto/rod end up costing? Forgot my other rig, the 2wd Roadster Project (Not started yet) Purchase Price - $1200 + $50 for gas and food to go get it Wheels and Tires I want - $2000 wheels and $1200 tires Suspension Mods I want - $2000 full air ride w/ c-notch so that's $6450 so far and not even half way done Body - Paint, patch panels, labor, etc..... at least $4550 (It's ruff) so that's $11000 and close to finished but not really Misc. - the category for everything I have forgotten $4000 so that puts me around the $15K mark if I am real lucky __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-20-2006, 06:57 PM	#35
HotRod71 Short, Fleet, Slammed, V8 Club Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kingsport,TN Posts: 450	Re: What did your resto/rod end up costing? Dang Luv. That is some great educated guessing/predictions. __________________ Bill 71 Chevy SWB Fleetside (WIP) www.4x4grace.com

03-20-2006, 07:13 PM	#37
HotRod71 Short, Fleet, Slammed, V8 Club Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kingsport,TN Posts: 450	Re: What did your resto/rod end up costing? You are a man with a plan. I have my plan in my head for right now. __________________ Bill 71 Chevy SWB Fleetside (WIP) www.4x4grace.com

03-21-2006, 07:38 AM	#38
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: What did your resto/rod end up costing? Wow, I guess I am definitely in the right crowd . I only have about $9k in mine. I did body/paint and mechanical for about 18+ years so I am doing all of that on my 69. You would think that it would save lots of money (well, it does) but what you don't spend on paint job and engine rebuild, you spend on other goodies. Mine was only going to be a cool daily driver, THATS out the window now. I guess I got carried away with the whole filling of all the factory spot welds. Now I just want to make sure that the body is perfect before I shoot it. Nothing is worse than spending time and $$$ only to have it look like Stevie Wonder did the body work. Mike __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies

03-21-2006, 09:57 AM	#39
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: What did your resto/rod end up costing? Er.......I was at $12,000 last time I added up all the receipts about 5 years ago. That was with having my dad's buddy do the body work, and having a built 700R4 and brand new (at the time) 1994 350 donated to the cause by my VERY generous uncle. I have NO idea what's in it now, and I don't really care. If I had to venture a guess, I'd guess around $18k to date, and I'm getting ready to spend LOTS more on it soon...that is if I can stop modding my Duramax. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

03-21-2006, 12:22 PM	#40
HotRod71 Short, Fleet, Slammed, V8 Club Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kingsport,TN Posts: 450	Re: What did your resto/rod end up costing? Looks pretty good man. __________________ Bill 71 Chevy SWB Fleetside (WIP) www.4x4grace.com

03-22-2006, 08:04 AM	#42
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Re: What did your resto/rod end up costing? This truck, $1500 to buy with a good 305 V8/th350 that runs well. The rear end was shot, I rebuilt it with new 3.42 gears. Bought a new ECE 4/6 drop kit, and a friend had a set of 15x8 Vette style ralleys super cheap so on they went. I picked up the tires used but very good tread on them. I did body/paint work for a living many years back so that was labor (lots of it!) and the cost of paint to get it done. Older pic, it now sports new chrome bumpers front and back that the pic does not show. Now, it still needs an interior, and the bed liner but mostly it is good enough to me to consider it done. I have shopped around at swap meets, classifieds, and word of mouth for scrounging up good usable parts to build this thing so far. I have about $4000 in it total right now. __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln



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03-22-2006, 09:07 AM	#43
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	Re: What did your resto/rod end up costing? I'm not even close to finishing...... if I added it up......my next step would be to call a suicide hot line maybe I should start a support group __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis" Last edited by jamis; 03-22-2006 at 09:08 AM.

04-04-2006, 10:45 AM	#44
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: What did your resto/rod end up costing? I quit keeping track after the first $5000 or so, then it got hit, and I started all over. Still couldn't tell you what I have in it. It hasen't even started going back together yet! Honestly, I don't want to know. Cause I'll feel bad for not putting it in my IRA every year! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

04-04-2006, 01:16 PM	#45
72 Cheyenne K20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Staunton, Virginia Posts: 554	Re: What did your resto/rod end up costing? I'm at about 12K and still spending. Started with a pretty rust free K20 from Washington state and have about 5K-6K worth of NOS and some used parts in the basement. I'm still looking for more parts, but the worst is over, I think. I'll probably have 18K-20K intuit when it's all said and done. As far as my better half, she has learned to just not ask! Scott

04-04-2006, 02:32 PM	#46
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: What did your resto/rod end up costing? My truck is a total budget build. I never plan on showing it and just want something that looks good and drives well. So far I have spent about $1800 including the $600 I bought it for. I doubt it will go over $8000, but you never know. I buy a lot of take off or used parts when new parts aren't required. The stereo and entertainment will be nearly $1500 when finished and if I run out of things to do, I want to do an LS1 + 6 speed swap, so that will be $2500+. I also take my time buying things. Like my wheels, there are a ton of them out there, I just waited until someone needed to get rid of them and scored a set for $150 (I have seen sets on ebay for $500). I also have sold a lot of things I have replaced or upgraded, so that saves a few bucks. Look at it this way, if you plan for the worst, then you're fine.

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