Full interior including power windows, wheels & tires, fuel tank and system to support my FI system, under hood items needed, hoses, etc and all new glass and seals.
$10,275 and I can guarantee it will go higher. Might have to scale back on a few items if I can, like power windows and leather seats. And I forgot the exhaust system on that too!
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1995 GT convertible - Laser Red
1995 GT convertible - Black (Son's ride)
1966 GT Fastback under restoration- Code T Red
with White LeMans stripes.
I have a sumped and powdercoated stock tank with two 1/2" outlet/inlets and a rollover valve that I used for my EFI system. Just gathering dust right now.
__________________ "A good friend will help you move. A great friend will help you move a dead body"
1965 A-Code Fastback
Built, September 14, 1964 (San Jose)
Viper red, G-Force T-5
TCP R&P, G Bar rear 4 link/w shockwaves
Global West Upper/Lower/Strut Rods
Ride-Tech Air ride
4 wheel Cobra disc brakes/Hydroboost
331 Stroker/Paxton Supercharger
Mass-Flo EFI
Owned since 1983
Yeah, I pretty much just use my Etrade account to fund my build... Wife doesn't have access to it... And i was finally able to link it to PayPal...
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Steven
Hickory, NC
1966 Coupe
Replaced
Full floor pan
Firewall
Full cowl
Radiator support
Up next:
Shelby drop, 4 wheel drum to disc conversion, rebuild front suspension/steering, taillight panel, trunk floor,302 and AOD upgrade, wiring harnesses back in, and hopefully only patch panels on the quarters
E=MChuck Norris
I'm pretty much in that situation, too. I was thinking about how much I have left to go and it's at least $10K. I'm about to spend ~$1K on paint (haven't priced it yet, but it will be around that, I'm sure). My big ticket items will be the interior and engine build. Then there's all that nickle-and-dime stuff that adds up to a crazy amount.
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'66 Emberglo Coupe - Restoration in progress
Modifications:
5.0 EFI conversion
T56 6-speed
Rod & Custom Motorsports IFS
TCP subframe connectors
Vintage Air Heat & AC
When I tell people I've kept a spreadsheet on my 65 mustang for the entire two year restoration, they say that's the last thing you want to do, but it's good to know what the total investment is and when to say "done" and when to opt for vinyl instead of leather. Now maybe having a column for hard costs and soft costs is a little much, but can I really add the 1,100 bump out to the garage to the cost of Gracie Lou? I don't think so.
I don't keep track or add up how much to finish , just do a little here and there as i have $$ . I don't want to know exactly what i have into the vert .
Hopefully vintage market values increase steadily, at least that's what I tell myself. My other hobby was music so I knew with each guitar, amp or any other piece of equipment was only worth 50 - 60% when it came time to sell. There I feel better, now I can go on
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Brian
66 Mustang Coupe 289-2V under construction
Most important thing here: DO NOT ALLOW SWMBO ACCESS to your spreadsheet, list, reciepts/etc. Trust me here- if your wife doesn't care-fine- if you are not sure; SHE DOES CARE. Be warned
Yup, thats why I switched from using the discover card to fund the paypal purchases to transferring funds from Etrade to paypal...
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Steven
Hickory, NC
1966 Coupe
Replaced
Full floor pan
Firewall
Full cowl
Radiator support
Up next:
Shelby drop, 4 wheel drum to disc conversion, rebuild front suspension/steering, taillight panel, trunk floor,302 and AOD upgrade, wiring harnesses back in, and hopefully only patch panels on the quarters
E=MChuck Norris
You can actually also just link your PP account to the banking account in Etrade and they pull the funds from there. Otherwise, if you transfer from your ET banking account to PP it takes like a week...
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Steven
Hickory, NC
1966 Coupe
Replaced
Full floor pan
Firewall
Full cowl
Radiator support
Up next:
Shelby drop, 4 wheel drum to disc conversion, rebuild front suspension/steering, taillight panel, trunk floor,302 and AOD upgrade, wiring harnesses back in, and hopefully only patch panels on the quarters
E=MChuck Norris
I don't make any tallies. But every time I think I'm done ordering parts more get added to my list. Every time I think I'm close to finishing up I realize I need more parts.
I also have a spread sheet that includes a few cars over the last couple years. After all my building and trading cars I am finally in the black, as far as investment to resale value.
It can be an expensive hobby but you have to admit that Mustang parts are by far the most economical out there. Building a Mustang is the way to go.
I also have a spread sheet that includes a few cars over the last couple years. After all my building and trading cars I am finally in the black, as far as investment to resale value.
It can be an expensive hobby but you have to admit that Mustang parts are by far the most economical out there. Building a Mustang is the way to go.
No kidding! I almost bought a Road Runner.
Kind of hard to keep this one from SWMBO. She's keeping close track, and funding the project.
I started to add up the "extras" and it's only about a grand, maybe two, more. I'd rather spend it now and be done with it.
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1995 GT convertible - Laser Red
1995 GT convertible - Black (Son's ride)
1966 GT Fastback under restoration- Code T Red
with White LeMans stripes.
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Ugh....just did a talley of cash needed to finish
66 Coupe - 
