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First of all, you win! This has to be one of the most thorough and conscientious builds I've ever seen on any forum.
I can't believe I'm only just now seeing this thread. Gotta get on here more often to prevent missing out. I just spent the last hour reading through all the postings and I have to say...you, Sir, must not require a lot of sleep! LOL!
The only subject I didn't see broached was the total money and time invested in your project? @2mAn hints at it when he mentions you'll have what you want the way you want it and "you can't put a value on that". I whole-heartedly agree! Besides, if you're not ever planning on selling it (which I suspect you're not), what difference does it matter the cost to drive your dream car?
So, if it isn't a closely guarded secret, do you have any idea what your total investment is in this gem?
First of all, you win! This has to be one of the most thorough and conscientious builds I've ever seen on any forum.
I can't believe I'm only just now seeing this thread. Gotta get on here more often to prevent missing out. I just spent the last hour reading through all the postings and I have to say...you, Sir, must not require a lot of sleep! LOL!
Thanks man! That means a lot.
I spend a lot of time slaving over the details, and working all day fighting one thing. Those days are the worst, super frustrating.
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The only subject I didn't see broached was the total money and time invested in your project? @2mAn hints at it when he mentions you'll have what you want the way you want it and "you can't put a value on that". I whole-heartedly agree! Besides, if you're not ever planning on selling it (which I suspect you're not), what difference does it matter the cost to drive your dream car?
So, if it isn't a closely guarded secret, do you have any idea what your total investment is in this gem?
I have all my email receipts saved, as well as trips to the hardware store for various bolts and items.
I have not added it all up on purpose.
Wild guess, I'll be somewhere in the vicinity of $20,000.00 all said and done.
But, that's with tool purchases, and my paint fiasco cost me at least $2,500.00. So, out of that $20g about 1/4 is tools + and education. I've never done anything like this, and I may not again, but I had the money, time, and willingness, and I'm damn glad I decided to take the shot. I'm 34, and not getting any younger.
I will say this, I do love this type of work, making old things new again is a great joy I've found.
Thanks man! That means a lot.
I spend a lot of time slaving over the details, and working all day fighting one thing. Those days are the worst, super frustrating.
I have all my email receipts saved, as well as trips to the hardware store for various bolts and items.
I have not added it all up on purpose.
Wild guess, I'll be somewhere in the vicinity of $20,000.00 all said and done.
But, that's with tool purchases, and my paint fiasco cost me at least $2,500.00. So, out of that $20g about 1/4 is tools + and education. I've never done anything like this, and I may not again, but I had the money, time, and willingness, and I'm damn glad I decided to take the shot. I'm 34, and not getting any younger.
I will say this, I do love this type of work, making old things new again is a great joy I've found.
That takes into account the parts, but I'll wager the labor (of love) has got to be somewhere in the vicinity of 200+ hours...which is (obviously) where you've saved the most money (and learned the most in the meantime). Even at (only) $100/hour, that's another $20 grand, but what a result!
My hat is off to you, Sir...you've set an example for many to follow from this day forward!
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