Originally Posted by
Billy_RS
In comparison I did 1200 paint, 800 fab work, engine box loom etc from my saff 7000, suspension 600, brakes 1000, fuel system 1000, 600 roof, 600 bonnet, the rest of the money was made up in all the bits you don't think about (sheet metal, welding gas, tools, consumables, labour costs blah blah
That was a well controlled budget and it still adds up.
I think if I was building anything again I would start with a base that would be worth the money at the end I.e. a mk1 or mk2 escort would be worth so much more than a mk3 or 4 when finished. I know we don't do it for value but it is nice to recover some of it if we are forced to sell. That or break them up.