How long have you been working on your Pro touring car?

[kevin_l]

After 1 year, my project has slowed dramatically due to cold weather and finances this time of year. Just got me wondering, how long does building and financing one of the awesome cars take the average Joe?

If everything goes as planned I am hoping my car will be drivable in the next 18 months. Just depends on life and money

[tubbed69]

3 1/2 years for me,I do mine 100% myself and half to work alot of overtime to fund it.Dont worry if it takes awhile because you will enjoy it when your finished.

[waynieZ]

7 years

[will69camaro]

4 years and seems like forever to go.

[sd67]

I thought my project would take 5 years. Figuring that between finances, waiting for shops to finish and just life in general, it might take longer. Along the way I realized that I really enjoy the process, buying and selling, even the changes in direction. I would say 2-5 years is realistic for those of us on a budget. Can't wait to drive it but I like the project management part of the journey.

[Mkelcy]

13 years.

Home built except for media blasting and paint. On the road now but getting alignment, vibration and other minor issues sorted out. I have so many "for sale" ads drafted I had to buy larger back up for my computer.

That said - I go to the shop, turn the key, the LS3 fires right off and it's good times.

[DEIGuy38]

7 slow years. Have 2 kids, one is 7 and the other is 4, garage time is a little tough. Building all myself in a 3 car garage with a little help from a few friends. Have all the parts just need to finish and pick paint color.

[kevin_l]

Thanks guys, you're making me feel normal! Can't tell you how many nights I've laid in bed thinking of all the spent money, wondering if I should just sell it thinking it and cut my losses. Aside from some frame straightening everything has been done in my 2 car garage. Loads of overtime pay for the parts, can't imaging paying labor too! I love working on cars, but I've never been this far over my head in a project. It's scary thinking about all the unknowns, but with forums like this I am hopeful we'll get it done. Some day!

[randy]

4 years and it won't be 5. This car will be done by Aug for my birthday and when the 1st made 67 camaros were made.

[Sieg]

I bought it in late '89 and it will be done when I have to forfeit my license.