I would be interested in the spreadsheets also. I have one that tracks what I have bought but would like to compare with others for a total project and the areas within that total.

Thanks

Just noticed we can't post a spreadsheet. I'll drop it into a PDF tomorrow and post.

It's not very impressive since I haven't gotten very far in my project - so there is a bunch of open sections and duplicated info, but it will give you an idea of what I thought would help the home builder estimate costs and get their arms around all the tasks/costs associated with a build. The spreadsheet doesn't include a Labor Est/Actual column - but that could be added. I've seen the forms that Coddington uses and they're similar in capturing a bunch of stuff in a structured, organized, and itemized way. Scott talked about doing something like this on one of the site's builds so that we could use it as a sample. I'd be glad to try to compile a complete list with everyone’s input to get this large groups experience and knowledge into something helpful and usable. Or maybe people aren't interested - which is cool too.

Jim

I would be interested in that xl or pdf file too.thanx

That would be a good idea for a parts supplier or manufacter to provide,they could use it as advertising for there business,and it would be a handy tool for the do it your selfer or business to get estimates and all costs around everything in a easy format.

yep i have one going i will try to attach it right now.

okay had to shrink the file - here goes again

You were supposed to leave the numbers on the spreadsheet.
LOL

okay okay here are some of the numbers on my build

Parts $104,383

Labor 1,482 ( so far )

Parts to buy $32,000

Interior
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Just think of all the money you will save by not having a back seat or full length headliner. :lol:

and 4250.00 in cell phone bills
and another 3275.00 in photos

Here's the Excel Spreadsheet. I didn't think about zipping it - thanks Marty for the lead and your info ! There are some columns and data tracked that I didn't think about that could be added to this one. If everyone adds in their area of experience and expertise - we should be able to build a pretty accurate generic template that could help the less-experience newbie on their builds.

Coddington's form also has a ton of additional technical stuff for the build - wheel offset, ground clearance, axle flange to axle flange front and rear, etc. Parameters that helps nail down the technical aspects of the proposed build.

How about the Collision Repair shops and the Insurance Adjusters ? I know my local guys have/use software programs that automatically insert labor estimates for them. Maybe that would be a source for some raw data if beneficial.

Just brainstorming.... If you're interested - I'd be glad to do the work to compile all the data into one deal and make that available back to the site.

Jim