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zamboni2354 · 03-20-2015, 05:26 PM

I'm way less efficient than a pro shop so I can't compare...plus my 6yr old daughter helps and the pro's have child labor laws.. =)
jeff

WarMonger · 03-20-2015, 05:28 PM

So far I'm in my truck 652 hours and 13 minutes. give or take a few minutes.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-20-2015, 06:46 PM

I never kept track on any of mine because I'd be scared to know.

I've done a few conversions and people are always stunned how long it takes. Shoot, my magic wand is broken. Haha

magwakeenercew2jh · 03-20-2015, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by WarMonger

..snip... give or take a few minutes.

How many?

**special-K** · 03-20-2015, 08:57 PM

It usually takes a few days. I learned restoration off of reality shows

54belair · 03-20-2015, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

It usually takes a few days. I learned restoration off of reality shows

Aint it a fact-----those guys can always do a frame off and have it ready for auction in two weeks or less!!!!! (Im just jealous I guess)

69 GMC Daily Driver · 03-20-2015, 09:29 PM

I try not to think about the time...... it's too many hours.

More like what trucks are selling for with my mods.

If I added the time at a very reasonable rate, say $50/hr.

The cost is around $100K - Including parts (LS6-4L65E-Vintage Air-On & On & On)

**desertnick69** · 03-20-2015, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

I think this info might be helpful for those about to take on a project like this. As you can see it takes dedication to complete these builds, lots of projects go unfinished due to lack of commitment, life changes and lost interest.
Now, get off the computer and go work on your truck.

I have to agree with the Life changes and quickly sometimes. All i have to say to any one starting this "KEEP TRACK OF YOUR PARTS" I have a doner and my original started pulling parts off both next thing i know is they look the same but which one worked etc...
It something to relax you as you work on these trucks enjoy!

Tzclark · 03-21-2015, 01:40 AM

I have no idea of how many hours, if you consider the few motor swaps i did before completely dismantling and drain my kids college fund (kidding) on a frame off, i am sure it would be lots of hours. Its still not done, just being painted. Most importantly my 5 year old daughter thinks its "pretty" now, she was terrified of it previously and that makes all the hours a little more worth it.
I think Anheuser-Busch has benefited the most though, i have crushed a lot of Budweiser's while pretending to work on it while the kids scream and wife goes a little more crazy.

03-20-2015, 05:26 PM	#26
zamboni2354 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Long Beach, CA. Posts: 289	Re: How many hours did it take you to build your truck? I'm way less efficient than a pro shop so I can't compare...plus my 6yr old daughter helps and the pro's have child labor laws.. =) jeff

03-20-2015, 05:28 PM	#27
WarMonger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 818	Re: How many hours did it take you to build your truck? So far I'm in my truck 652 hours and 13 minutes. give or take a few minutes. __________________ ..................... ____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1970 C20 -_--_--_- ______ _--_--_- /___\|__\____ -_--_-_ \|_(0)\|__\|_(0)] 1972 K5

03-20-2015, 06:46 PM	#28
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,138	Re: How many hours did it take you to build your truck? I never kept track on any of mine because I'd be scared to know. I've done a few conversions and people are always stunned how long it takes. Shoot, my magic wand is broken. Haha __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-20-2015, 08:57 PM	#30
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03-20-2015, 09:29 PM	#32
69 GMC Daily Driver Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: DWG, Texas Posts: 43	Re: How many hours did it take you to build your truck? I try not to think about the time...... it's too many hours. More like what trucks are selling for with my mods. If I added the time at a very reasonable rate, say $50/hr. The cost is around $100K - Including parts (LS6-4L65E-Vintage Air-On & On & On) __________________ 70 GMC Serria Grande Short 70 Chevy C/10 Short LS Powered 72 Jeep J2000 4X4 86 El Camino (22k original miles)

03-21-2015, 01:40 AM	#34
Tzclark Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Chilliwack, BC Posts: 139	Re: How many hours did it take you to build your truck? I have no idea of how many hours, if you consider the few motor swaps i did before completely dismantling and drain my kids college fund (kidding) on a frame off, i am sure it would be lots of hours. Its still not done, just being painted. Most importantly my 5 year old daughter thinks its "pretty" now, she was terrified of it previously and that makes all the hours a little more worth it. I think Anheuser-Busch has benefited the most though, i have crushed a lot of Budweiser's while pretending to work on it while the kids scream and wife goes a little more crazy. __________________ 1972 Chevy shortbox, done up 396bbc 1968 Plymouth Roadrunner, 1000hp twin 72mm turbos 2017 F350 Lariat, 6.7, stock except leveling kit and larger tires 2014 nissan pathfinder sl (the kid hauler)



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