Realistic build cost

[ironworks]

Originally Posted by streetfytr68

That's why I make and sell parts for a living and build cars for fun.

So you figured out you will never get rich building cars, smart man

[Garage Dog 65]

Hi Larry,

I recently checked some of the local shops here in IND and all were 50 - 55 per hour + T/M. Range I checked was full service shops with chassis jig, tube benders, full fab, paint booths, etc - to smaller shops that did just bolt-on, replacement stuff and minor fab/patch work.

Jim

[Steve Chryssos]

Originally Posted by ironworks

So you figured out you will never get rich building cars, smart man

Gosh, it's not the money. After watching American Hot Rod, I decided that I never want to dye my hair. Edit: ...Or dress like a Motel 6 curtain.

[ironworks]

Wel then I guess you will have to resort to selling parts, cuz building cars is a non money making career, until you get a TV show.

So let me tell you about the parts i'm working on bringing to market soon....

[Stuart Adams]

Realistic Build Equation = What you think it will cost x 2. Math 101. It works pretty much every time for me, LOL.

[Steve Chryssos]

Originally Posted by Stuart Adams

Realistic Build Equation = What you think it will cost x 2. Math 101. It works pretty much every time for me, LOL.

...and don't forget twice as long. "Twice as much and twice as long"

[MarkM66]

Originally Posted by 68protouring454

30-50k if you do everything yourself
60-100 if you don't, and thats a mid grade car.

Sounds about right to me.

[LL CUSTOM]

Well you also have to figure in additional time for makeing all those part's fit some other guy is getting rich SELLING . All kidding aside I think Stuart has it figured best, Just when you think everything is going according to plan it all blow's up in your face, whether your a professional or a do it yourselfer. have a great day Larry

[Stuart Adams]

Originally Posted by streetfytr68

...and don't forget twice as long. "Twice as much and twice as long"

That is true also. Good one.

[jeff hanson]

Originally Posted by streetfytr68

...and don't forget twice as long. "Twice as much and twice as long"

Took the words right out of my mouth!