Build Sheet to set Goals and Track Progress

[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.

[MotorCityImpala]

Originally Posted by Sparks67

You can do it in Microsoft Project, and link the excel spread sheet to project. I used to do this for my former job, when I was a project manager on fighter aircraft. The projects were never on time and always over cost. I knew the exact turn around time for each process, but it never worked out as planned. Sheet metal always took longer than planned, and it is based on each aircraft. This same example is applied on cars, because of the same processes. In Pro-touring, you see something new that looks cool. So, you want to spend more money than you planned.

Shoe box method works better! Pay cash for everything.. Just put all your bills in the box and forget about it. You won't want to know the actual cost when you are done.

Jeff

Jeff I have Office 2010 and I don't see Project listed in any of my headings. If this does exist this sounds like what I am looking for. If its not in Office is there an add on I need to download or purchase?
This isn't my first project car by any means and I'm not looking to keep track of every penny; What I want is to keep track of my goals. I only have a short window of time for my car to be off the road and I feel a Project list will do me good. This is my daily driver that will see a few "Pro-Touring" enhancements along the way. I intend to create a build thread called Stepping Stone as this will be the first in a succession of builds on the GM B-Body platform. Any input is greatly appreciated and I thank all of you for the laughs already. I agree in some cases of the "shoebox" method of drop it and forget it.
A prime example is my experience with the wheels on my car. They are '88-'92 Pontiac GTA wheels. I wanted an updated look for little money. Boy was I wrong. $350 for the used wheels. $160 for a chemical dip paint stripper. $150 for paint. So now you can see my desire to keep things in a "Project List" and keep it manageable. The engine is a 2001 Camaro LS1 5.7 with 4L60E. I've got the accessories off and I'm getting ready for a full tear down.

Enough rambling. This weekend I will be starting my build thread with Pictures. I know how you all LOVE pictures.

Todd

[Sparks67]

Originally Posted by MotorCityImpala

Jeff I have Office 2010 and I don't see Project listed in any of my headings. If this does exist this sounds like what I am looking for. If its not in Office is there an add on I need to download or purchase?
This isn't my first project car by any means and I'm not looking to keep track of every penny; What I want is to keep track of my goals. I only have a short window of time for my car to be off the road and I feel a Project list will do me good. This is my daily driver that will see a few "Pro-Touring" enhancements along the way. I intend to create a build thread called Stepping Stone as this will be the first in a succession of builds on the GM B-Body platform. Any input is greatly appreciated and I thank all of you for the laughs already. I agree in some cases of the "shoebox" method of drop it and forget it.
A prime example is my experience with the wheels on my car. They are '88-'92 Pontiac GTA wheels. I wanted an updated look for little money. Boy was I wrong. $350 for the used wheels. $160 for a chemical dip paint stripper. $150 for paint. So now you can see my desire to keep things in a "Project List" and keep it manageable. The engine is a 2001 Camaro LS1 5.7 with 4L60E. I've got the accessories off and I'm getting ready for a full tear down.

Enough rambling. This weekend I will be starting my build thread with Pictures. I know how you all LOVE pictures.

Todd

Todd,

You can buy Microsoft Project, but the software is also available for trial period. You can use Excel as well. The first step is to develop a Work Breakdown Structure for the project.

Actually, this is my 67 Camaro is my first car that I bought in 1983. I had it painted in 1985, but I always wanted to do a frame off restoration. I bought the Guildstrand book in 1985, but my goal in the future was to make the car handle. I couldn't afford the cost in the 1980's, but I did buy a few NOS parts from GM in 1985. Cowl induction hood was $239, and 2 front NOS Camaro fenders were $189 each. I wanted to buy NOS quarters in the 80's, but I didn't have a place to store the parts.

I started buying NOS parts for my project around 2001. If you can't afford a build, then just buy parts along the way. The original plan was to do a frame off restoration with pro-touring handling, suspension, etc. I did lot of work on it at friend's Dad's garage from 2005 to 2011. The project was stopped a few times by his Dad, because he was addicted to cars as well. As soon as you get addicted, then the shoe box method applies.

I had advice from a few people on the cost estimate, but I have the Pro-touring addiction. Goals can change to feed your habit. So, in April 2013, my 67 Camaro went up north to see the Godfather.








I have to start a build thread one of these days.

[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.