I'll be retired in a few months so that helps...I have more funds than I had 20 years ago. I also try to keep a balance with family funds, putting two girls through college, and paying the bills, etc...
At first I supported my projects by buying old Ford 9N and 8N tractors and parting them out, only the non-runners. I also buy and sell parts on Craigslist, and I look for good deals for my project's on Craigslist.
I like to barter with folks and trade for what they have or trade up with my stuff and add cash.
I'm usually willing to run something like a 12" rear disc, or a 17" rear wheel for instance and not go with the latest "Pro-Touring" must have.
I try to engineer things on my car like the clutch-arm to master action, instead of paying 3 times as much for the like kind item. It isn't seen but works similar.
Hope that helps...
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