Another build thread? Yep, my track-style T

[deckofficer]

I haven't done much of anything this week that's picture-worthy. I added the light and ignition switches to the dash panel, stuck in some indicator lights for turn signals and bright headlights, and I have begun the mundane and tedious task of wiring... Until I get to something a bit more interesting, I thought this might be a good time to update the cost of this project. I haven't updated the total since page 33. That was in September of 2008! Since then I bought the Kirkey aluminum seats, bought the front tires from my son (off his sedan with only 50 miles on them), and have plumbed the brakes, fuel, and cooling systems.

Total brought forward from 9-16-08: $3126.96
Front tires: 60.00
Kirkey seats (Speedway Motors): 364.72
Parts (water pump, alternator,etc.): 146.72
Materials (steel, resin, aluminum): 111.95
Nuts, bolts, washers: 115.46
Total (5-3-13) $3925.81

Looks like I might still come in under my (revised) $4500 goal, but it's going to be close...

You sure get excellent bang for the buck. You would call Nick and I foolish for what we paid for our Dart 427 engines, when your able to build the entire car for less than 1/2 the engine cost. I tip my hat to you sir, BTW, some of us would be interested in pictures of stuffing the dash.

[Hot Rod Nick]

Nice progress on your project, Jim. I've always loved the look of engine turned sheet metal like on your dash.

You sure get excellent bang for the buck. You would call Nick and I foolish for what we paid for our Dart 427 engines...

Depending on one's perspective, I'm sure some would agree with that, Bob. But I thought long and hard about the best way for me to get to where I wanted to be within the time frame and resources I have, and I still have zero regrets or second guesses about where I am now.