Can it be done?

[7TSS396]

Let me start by saying that I'm a 'newbe' to the resto-mod/pro-touring world but I'm hooked. I have an idea for a project, a car and some cash, but want to ask folks to validate my idea before I dive in.

Basically, I've got an extremely clean 1968 camaro that is a complete driver. I'd like to drive this car as I transform it so I would consider this phase 1 of 3.

For Phase 1 I plan on taking care of the suspension, brakes and underside of the car.

After buying an complete Art Morrison subframe, DSE Q-Link and complete rearend, front and rear brake kits, wheels and tires, and some odds and ends (frame connectors, etc..) I'll have about 10K left to have the car mini-tubbed, frame connected, Q-Link installed and firewall smoothed.

I'm competent working on automobiles but have zero metalworking/fabrication skills so I will be paying someone to do that work.

Is 10K enough to get the work done outlined above? What are the 'gotchas' that someone who has not done one of these projects before should consider? What major things am I leaving out? I'd like to have all of the metal work done at once.

I'm not really looking for opinions regarding the setup/parts I've chosen or how I can use the stock subframe to save $, just things that I need to consider if I decide to do this.

Any info is appreciated....Thanks.

[Vegas69]

I would say more than plenty depending on how solid your car is. I had about 82 hours of labor but my car was completely stripped so you may want to count on 90 or 100 times whatever the applicable shop rate is.

[HRBS]

Todd is correct. $10k would be plenty to do what you asked. After buying the parts (half the battle) you'll roughly half 100-125 hours (at and average $75-$100hr) to do the install / fabrication. That is plenty. This equation is even better if you are handy and can re-install the drivetrain etc. I think you'll be fine.