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Old 03-12-2009, 03:50 PM
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Question Vague Question?

I know this is a vague question to begin with, but here goes.
"Roughly" about how much would it take, money-wise, to take a fairly rust-free 69 Camaro and turn it over into a pro-tourer/resto-mod? Keep in mind, I would like to keep the interior completely stock looking except for maybe gauge clusters. Have the body cleaned up, straighten panels, have a killer paint job. Suspension wise, I would go with Speed-Tech sub frame and their rear torque arm adjustable suspension. (would love to go with DSE, but not enough money for that).
Obviously wheels/tires need to be bought and a nice size power plant. I know this is just a vague/general question like stated earlier, but any info would be greatly appreciated before jumping in head first without be prepared. And I know the lateral-g crew are the people to ask.
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Old 03-12-2009, 03:55 PM
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What's your budget? What kind of shape is the car in?
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Old 03-12-2009, 04:16 PM
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$50K+ PARTS ONLY- ask me how I know- ' Cause the visa bills keep coming

that's with a stock subframe, LS motor, doing the work yourself- EBAY can be your friend
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Old 03-12-2009, 04:18 PM
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save yourself buy one complete-- uhh like this one https://lateral-g.net/forums/show...?t=19274:rofl:

sorry- I''m having one of those days-
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Old 03-12-2009, 04:32 PM
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It all is going to depend on how much work you are doing yourself and how nice the car is. If you are sending it out, body and paint can add up fast. What type of engine, trans?

Youthpastor is probably very accurate. Once you start adding up every nut and bolt at the end you will be surprised
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Old 03-12-2009, 05:14 PM
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$80k-120k if you sub it all out.
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Old 03-13-2009, 06:42 AM
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$50K+ PARTS ONLY- ask me how I know- ' Cause the visa bills keep coming

that's with a stock subframe, LS motor, doing the work yourself- EBAY can be your friend
The parts add up QUICK ... When my wifes friends ask whats all those things in the corner of the garage? My wife says its a car! The most expensive car shes never seen!!
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Add it up
Start with a body say from MCC no rust repairs needed then find a good panel man to straighten and spray this is were most will go imo. then the front sub subframe connectors and rear end to purchase then install it, then Motor & Tranny,brakes,wheels & tyres,interior,headers and exhaust, roll cage etc. All all the big things, radiator and fuel tank and expensive accessories that YOU want and want to purchase, if you can get quotes you can add and then add a lump sum for the little things that are alot Ring Frank
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Then add 30%
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and then add 6-12 months......
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