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Old 03-10-2007, 05:06 PM
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Default Poll: builder or buyer?

A buyer bolts stuff on, orders custom stuff that can be bolted on, and might use a hacksaw, die grinder, and drill press to modify stuff. They may or may not do all their own work, and many are very good mechanics.

A builder welds, fabricates, engineers, etc. They would choose to spend $80 in parts and 4-hours making control arms vs buying them off the shelf for $400. They'd much rather have the ability to relocate pickup points than try and develop something from stock points.
Old 03-10-2007, 06:41 PM
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How about a "both" option
Old 03-10-2007, 06:58 PM
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Buyer.
If I wanted to build I'd start with a clean slate.
Old 03-10-2007, 07:17 PM
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Neather. Just make sure it runs fast when I strap in the drivers seat.

Buyer I guess.
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Originally Posted by Oyishdog
How about a "both" option

circumstances modify your choices.
although I want things my way some times an off the shelf part is best
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I guess it really comes down to having the right tool. If I have the right tool, I will buy the materials I need and build what I need.
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I'm a buyer...but if I had a shop to do fabrication....

So for the time being I am just envious of those with abilities and facilities.
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Originally Posted by Oyishdog
How about a "both" option

My time is worth money, and if a project would take me more time (money) to build vs. buy, then I will buy. Building only occurs a handful of times in any given year, but it does occur.

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