Build Sheet to set Goals and Track Progress

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by Sparks67

You won't want to know the actual cost when you are done.

Jeff

This is undisputed!

I had an excel file going for awhile... shut that sh!t down a long time ago.

[Richio1]

Originally Posted by Flash68

This is undisputed!

I had an excel file going for awhile... shut that sh!t down a long time ago.

Word





An excel spreadsheet will replace this with this


Don't do it... You don't want to know

[kevin_l]

I am using the excel spread sheet, can't hide from the reality that these cars are expensive. Forces me stick to the budget and realize where my money is going. In fact, seeing the amount of money I dropped so far really motivates me to get it finished.

[ADiCarlo]

I'm using an excel spreadsheet. I broke it out into seperate sections so if you get stuck on one you can work on another.

Body - any parts or labor based modifications (tubbing, paint, rust repair etc.)
Suspension / Brakes - Suspension and brakes for these cars can go from mild to wild and multiple parts are needed.
Interior - Pretty self explanatory
Electrical - self explanatory
Driveline - Anything that is required to add motion to the car from wheels to rear axle to the trans and engine and accessories.

This process works if your building a complete car and starting from scratch. I like this set up because if I'm waiting 2 months on back order for parts I start on another section.I'm probably 70% there in 1 year.

And yes you don't want to look at the money but you might as well.

[214Chevy]

I thought I was gonna keep track of my build and spending when I first began. Grant it, I was just using a simple notepad, I quickly stopped counting. I was just buying parts, etc. and I stopped counting at $15k.

[Richio1]

Originally Posted by Richio1

An excel spreadsheet will replace this with this


Don't do it... You don't want to know

Honestly, I had/have a build sheet too. Just a simple excel spreadsheet. I also tracked parts I removed and sold. This was helpful in offsetting some of the cost of the new parts. You would be surprised how much you will recouped from selling the parts you replaced.

I know this will vary depending on what you are starting with and what you have to sell. Mine was badged as a Z28 by the previous builder so I had a lot of good parts that were snapped up right away. I also sold a lot of parts at the GG's swap meet and through craigslist.

Every little bit helps.

Good luck.