Project $ 3 K Is Underway

[Itoldyouso]

I just got off the phone with Comcast and finally have my computer back up and running..........what a frustrating ordeal it was, but I feel like I am part of the world again. Sorry I haven't been on line to be able to answer any questions, but thanks Don for fielding them for me. I owe you a beer.

As for the final cost, I honestly have no idea whatsoever. That isn't me being evasive because I don't mind sharing what I pay for stuff, it is just that I got into a spending frenzy after I started really liking the way the 23 was coming out, so I began to put nicer parts on it and had a bodyshop do the paint and and upholstery shop do the interior. If I had to guess what I had in parts, paint, upholstery, and consumables like sanding discs, etc. I would guess between $ 15,000 and $ 20,000.00.

The reason I mention stuff like sandpaper is because we often forget all those little trips we make to the hardware store or Home Depot that end up being a little bag that cost us $ 100.00. We were just talking recently about all these little "hidden" costs that we didn't plan on, but they have to be factored into the build too if you want to be realistic.

Funny story. I had a guy climbing under and over my 23 one day while I was getting gas and he said "I really like it........I should just drop off $ 10,000.00 and let you build me one." I told him that might get him half way to the parts, but even paying myself a dollar an hour I couldn't build him one for what he was willing to pay. I think he thought I was bs-ing him, but anyone who has played with cars knows the reality of what it takes in time and money to do one.

But thanks for reviving this old thread. It was the most fun I have had on a build, and what made it so much fun was getting to share my progress and failures each night with all of you. The jokes and comments from everyone sure helped too.

Don