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Title: gettin ready for complete build in the early spring
Post by: mikeith on August 29, 2007, 02:23:40 pm

ok so we've been talkin about teh build alot lately and me and jason set down and worked up the numbers... let me know what you think

here's whats in store for my truck and were going to unveil it at heatwave!!!

-frame, suspension, powertrain:
strip down to frame
replace all body and suspension bushings
cleand up and powdercoat frame and all suspension
polish the tranny
clean up the motor and paint it to match the truck
rear disk conversion
custom front crossmember
 
 
body:
89-91 quad suburban headlights w/ billet grill
shave everything and flush in the tail lights
1 piece windows
flush bed cover
rhyno line the bed
custom two toned paint
custom front fenderwells
all new weather stripping and seals
 
interior:
full custom dash,waterfall wrap around console and door panels
custom gauges
billet steering column
billet steering wheel
custom sound system
vintage air w/ hidden vents and controls
re foam and custom upholster the seats

he says it will be a sema quality truck... it will have the airride and wheels already so he said it wouldn be too much in price... now before i spill the beans on how much he is chargin me i want to know how much you would estimate this build to cost

Title: Re: gettin ready for complete build in the early spring
Post by: 123 pugsy on August 29, 2007, 08:05:46 pm

$12,500.00?? ???

Title: Re: gettin ready for complete build in the early spring
Post by: yellow76 on August 30, 2007, 12:30:08 am

Sounds like the recipe for a nice cover/ feature truck.
As far as the price - remember you cant take it with you and you only live once,
so I say go for it while you can.
Now what would be real nice is uploaded digital photos along the build progress.
I am sure we will all be waiting for the next post.

Title: Re: gettin ready for complete build in the early spring
Post by: mikeith on August 30, 2007, 10:27:59 am

oh yeah progress pics are a definate! i'm just about 5k short of the what the project will cost total but but i cant wait to get it started! the next six months are gonna be WAY too long!

Title: Re: gettin ready for complete build in the early spring
Post by: strkr98 on August 30, 2007, 12:57:41 pm

How much? 15-20,000

Title: Re: gettin ready for complete build in the early spring
Post by: mikeith on August 30, 2007, 02:41:22 pm

he said 15-17k which was a nice supprise to me, i was expectin 20-25k oh and we also decided to do a bodydrop as well to give it a cleaner look. we are going to keep the interior as simple as possible having a smooth classic look and we may ditch the a/c to clean up the look under the hood since it wont be a daily driver... not to mention it will cost me quite a bit less. i'd give anything to just be able to do it now but i really dont wanna take a loan out to do it

Title: Re: gettin ready for complete build in the early spring
Post by: strkr98 on August 30, 2007, 02:45:40 pm

i hope yours goes better than mine went

Title: Re: gettin ready for complete build in the early spring
Post by: mikeith on August 30, 2007, 05:06:26 pm

what went wrong with it?

Title: Re: gettin ready for complete build in the early spring
Post by: strkr98 on August 31, 2007, 07:49:36 am

Let's just say I and a few others will never have him do work for us again

Title: Re: gettin ready for complete build in the early spring
Post by: okuma on September 07, 2007, 11:41:01 am

sound good miketh, ..... BUT MY ROLE MODEL HONOR IS  " BUILT NOT BOUGHT " ;D

Title: Re: gettin ready for complete build in the early spring
Post by: mikeith on September 07, 2007, 12:30:50 pm

well i'll be helping on the build, but i know squat about paint and body and thats gonna be around 10k of it right there, but things like wiring and drivetrain and mechanics and some fabricating i can do but its alot easier w/ more hands... we talked more yesterday and he said that if i'm goin to be helping alot and doing alot of work then its going to cut back on the cost a bunch.... i dont know if i can wait till spring... i would give anything to dive right into it right now but i have a long way to go $ wise :'(

Title: Re: gettin ready for complete build in the early spring
Post by: Nickg124 on September 07, 2007, 02:19:31 pm

I would have guessed 20 to 25 as well. I would double the E.T.A. to be safe (projects always go over budget and over time), and if things really start going south don't be afraid to pull the project! Good Luck!

Title: Re: gettin ready for complete build in the early spring
Post by: 79GMClowboy on August 15, 2008, 03:07:43 pm

I finally got it setting the way I want it...
(http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/tracylee1966/DSC00936.jpg)

Title: Re: gettin ready for complete build in the early spring
Post by: Captkaos on August 18, 2008, 01:11:18 pm

Looks nice, but I am not sure why you posted it under Mikeith's post?