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Old 01-15-2017, 05:40 PM   #6
B. W.
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Re: Total $$ invested in restoration

Doing a complete frame off resto on a base model truck with a complete rebuild of the drivetrain, with you doing all of the work (no labor costs) $20 -25 is a good ball park. The higher the options, the higher the cost (bucket seats, A/C, tow hooks, instrument panel, etc) If your truck is very rusty it may save money to use two or three trucks to build one! And, as already stated, it's cheaper to buy one than build one. With that said, I'm building one because I want it my way & enjoy doing it. I keep an Excel spreadsheet to track all costs, part #s, vendors & country of origin.
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