Realistic build cost

[mazspeed]

Originally Posted by novanutcase

It's actually a very simple formula to determine what a pro build will cost! As follows:

Final build cost = What you thought x 3

See? Easy!

John

Tell me about it, heh

[MarkM66]

Is your Chevelle done? Are there pics posted? Sounds cool.

Originally Posted by Mick Mc

Jeff
You got that drool on my camara while I was taking pictures of Ron's 32.

Build cost for my 67 Chevelle

Car I already own $$$
Frame from Art Morrison 15K
Big Block already own $$$
ProCharger 5K
Brakes 2-3K
Wheels and tires 5K
Stainless steel plumbing 2K
Paint (I'll do the body) 10K
Cage...mail order plus some extras 1k
Seats (GTO take outs) 1K
Transmission (T56 Viper ebay) 1K
Misc for trans install 2K
Interior (down payment on Tracy's new vacation home)

Misc fabrication extras, cool new tools for my garage, parts I have build twice or more, being cheated by so called experts, parts that don't fit or don't perform as sold, dumb ideas that won't work as planned, experts who say you're next on the list, but really you're next to last on the list, parts that can't be returned because they were 'special ordered', new girl friend because the old one dosen't like that you spend every moment of every day thinking about your "car", 40K more or less

Emails or phone calls not returned by vendors who you really want to buy parts from (the latest steve morris racing engines) I'm trying to give you money for something you want to sell ((dam I wish I was rich enough to not return phone calls or emails)) PRICELESS


Mick

[andrewmp6]

i have done a couple cars i have owned i tired to set up a budget but i always ended up with double spent on the car.sometimes you wont find tell you striped it. i have found some bad repairs from bondo filled holes to sheet pop riveted over a hole in a floor pan.

[syborg tt]

I've documented every penny spent on my project - right down to nuts, bolts & washers.

[deuce_454]

it seems that a realistisc cost always comes out at whatever you think is a realistic budget multiplied by three... and the same goes for the time....

[LL CUSTOM]

Thanks for all the imput guy's. I have to say your alot more open mind and have a more realistic grasp of what is involved and the cost of these prodject's than on some of the other forum's I have posted question's simaler to this. As a shop owner I know that these price's are a realality not a fantasy. But I still can't help but wonder how long we can keep going before the investment destroy's the hobbie as we know it . Well good luck to all of you and have a great day later Larry

[ron w]

Originally Posted by J2SpeedandCustom

Who cares that 32 is BAD A$$!!! I drooled over that car in Columbus all day Ron.

thanks alot next time your around come say hello and I'll let you sit in it ron

[ironworks]

About 5% of the cars get 98% the magazine coverage and the other 95% of the hobby goes completely unnoticed by the general public. About 30% of the cars at shows are built entirely by professional shops. Only a few of those are super high dollar ground breaking builds. The other 70% do the majority of work themselves either at home or trailering the car to this shop and that shop for certain segments of the build.

I really realized how big this hobbie is beyond the pros pick area at Columbus. There were about 10 million cars I never saw @ Columbus.

All of this is in my own opinion. Of course

Rodger

[Mick Mc]

Ron W

I took pictures of your 32 at Columbus (you commented on the pictures) and the car is outstanding (duh, it was a top five).
What was your motivation for your build?
I saw the Johnson emblem, and you stated the price, how did you select your builder?
Can you reveal the number of hours in the build?
Was the proximity to you or their past projects or their hourly rate a major deciding factor?

I have met some builders who have the personalities that seems to at least make you feel comfortable about the long term relationship you both are building for the thousands of hours of work.

I met Troy several times and he has the personality to make you feel comfortable. Beside the quality of the final prodect (the waiting list is in the 20's (I heard)) I don't think I can afford that level of build.

I know I have met with or tried to meet with several builders trying to get a feel for how they do things, and their level of interest in my project, and do both of our personalities get along, after all, it is a long term commitment, just curious how you made your decision.



Mick

[Roger Poirier]

Originally Posted by syborg tt

I've documented every penny spent on my project - right down to nuts, bolts & washers.

No wonder why that project is NOT finished! Two issues at hand. The time it takes you to document all that info. Plus the fact you keep a running tab gives you holy crap batman look how much i"m spending!

R.P.