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Offline Gilby959798

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Chevy Truck Cost
« on: February 23, 2011, 09:54:36 pm »
ok so I am an engineer and am always doing estimates for jobs and such and since i have so many cars i figured i would track every penny that i put into them, not including gas, insurance or stuff like that. Parts, Oil changes, or any repair is tracked.

I was wondering if anyone else is anal like me and wants to know how much goes into their vehicles and what the cost to date is of their truck?

mine is an 86 K10 and so far i have $1062 in it.
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Offline zieg85

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Re: Chevy Truck Cost
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2011, 10:16:41 pm »
yes I know within a dollar or so what I have into all of mine.
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Offline 1980c10

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Re: Chevy Truck Cost
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2011, 10:27:35 pm »
I try not to keep track, I might just get upset with myself. I intentionally spread out my parts buying so I don't see the full gravity of the situation. I am, however, nearing the 15k point give or take a grand including purchase. After my current engine and trans project I will work under some kind of budget for the upcoming years. All in all I don't think I could buy a cooler vehicle for the money but the best part is that when I get behind the wheel is that I am driving something that I put together.
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Offline jthomas12287

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Re: Chevy Truck Cost
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2011, 10:39:37 pm »
what ever helps you sleep at night but then again i havent drove my truck in over a year now and even with that said i am still pouring money into it. just a bmummer to get home from work and see it setting there in the same place it has been!?!?
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Offline Gilby959798

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Re: Chevy Truck Cost
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2011, 10:58:03 pm »
Lol it doesn't help me sleep but when I bought the truck I decided this was going to be my cheap toy... Plus upkeep and stuff on 5 vehicles its kinda nice to see what gets the most money thrown at it... All cost include the original price of the vehicle. Now if I really wanted to depress myself if track fuel costs as well but I think I'll opt out of that...
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Offline jthomas12287

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Re: Chevy Truck Cost
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2011, 11:07:56 pm »
that is one area i got you beat in!
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Offline Gilby959798

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Re: Chevy Truck Cost
« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2011, 05:34:20 am »
Quote from: jthomas12287 on February 23, 2011, 11:07:56 pm
that is one area i got you beat in!

What do you got me beat in?
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Offline Gama6970

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Re: Chevy Truck Cost
« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2011, 07:00:21 am »
Well I got 6: sky turbo, 99 gmc turbo, two supras turbos, hummer, and my new project 64 c-10. Not gloting or any thing like that. Just took time to get there and all have all records of all I spent as well.
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Offline JRConnieK10

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Re: Chevy Truck Cost
« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2011, 11:13:30 am »
Well I've had mine for about 24 years. It's been through several changes. And the last thing I would even want to know is how much I've spent, I'm sure it would make me cry. And if my wife knew the true $$$ amount. Well she wouldn't be that mad, my truck has benefited from a lot of birthday and father's day gifts. I'm easy to shop for. LOL!
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Offline Gilby959798

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Re: Chevy Truck Cost
« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2011, 11:20:33 am »
Quote from: Gama6970 on February 24, 2011, 07:00:21 am
Well I got 6: sky turbo, 99 gmc turbo, two supras turbos, hummer, and my new project 64 c-10. Not gloting or any thing like that. Just took time to get there and all have all records of all I spent as well.

Nice collection... I have the 86 k10, 95 Lincoln Mark VIII, 97 Mountaineer (wifes car), 98 Cobra, 00 F-250 PSD, all paid off and I am only 24. I have most of the records but no all since I didnt start caring where all the money was going for the vehicles until I bought my house this yr. Most of my co-workers believe that I have a problem with how many vehicles I have, I just know i have a dang expensive hobby...
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Offline Gama6970

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Re: Chevy Truck Cost
« Reply #10 on: February 24, 2011, 11:53:30 am »
Lol. That's what everyone says about me. I'm 28 so good job and keep up the good work. I'm glad I'm not the only one that does this. Lol
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Offline bake74

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Re: Chevy Truck Cost
« Reply #11 on: February 24, 2011, 02:35:14 pm »
     I keep a notebook on all my vehicles, including motorcycles.  Everytime work or money is spent goes into the appriate notebook.  So your not alone.
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Re: Chevy Truck Cost
« Reply #12 on: February 24, 2011, 03:40:59 pm »

I'm guessing with the current exchange rate (!) I'm up to about $3000 and it's still in bits! I'd guess at 20% of that is shipping costs  >:(
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Offline Bonanza76

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Re: Chevy Truck Cost
« Reply #13 on: February 24, 2011, 06:49:59 pm »
Quote from: Gilby959798 on February 23, 2011, 09:54:36 pm
ok so I am an engineer and am always doing estimates for jobs and such and since i have so many cars i figured i would track every penny that i put into them, not including gas, insurance or stuff like that. Parts, Oil changes, or any repair is tracked.

I was wondering if anyone else is anal like me and wants to know how much goes into their vehicles and what the cost to date is of their truck?

mine is an 86 K10 and so far i have $1062 in it.

What I want to know is how you got such a nice looking truck for so little money? 
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Offline cvbear

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Re: Chevy Truck Cost
« Reply #14 on: February 24, 2011, 07:22:27 pm »
I have good records of what I have spent, I am just afraid to add it up.  This way when my wife wants to know I can tell her I am not sure without having to lie!
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