How much into it???
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How much into it???
Another thread sparked my curiosity...how much does everyone have into their Vette? How much did you pay initally and how much have you put into it since? Not trying to nosey, but some one stated that they have given up on getting out what they have put in. I think Im still even, but that wont be for long. Wondering where others are on this?
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Re: How much into it??? (DollaGreen)
Here's where I am:
$4900 purchase
$600 frame
$1500 suspension
$1100 paint
$2500 engine (est.)
$1000 misc
So that makes it $11600. Break even? I doubt it. But I've learned a hell of a lot from this car. And I really like it. Besides, there is no car around that could have given me the experience I've gained from this car, for $11600.
This was my masters degree. :lol:
$4900 purchase
$600 frame
$1500 suspension
$1100 paint
$2500 engine (est.)
$1000 misc
So that makes it $11600. Break even? I doubt it. But I've learned a hell of a lot from this car. And I really like it. Besides, there is no car around that could have given me the experience I've gained from this car, for $11600.
This was my masters degree. :lol:
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Re: How much into it??? (DollaGreen)
I will never tell what I have dumped into mine. Only me and the man upstairs will ever know what monies I threw into the fiberglass hole. Actually, I have all of the receipts from over the years, but am afraid to add them up(keep them hidden from the wife). I would never get back what I have into it with the initial cost of the car.
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Re: How much into it??? (DollaGreen)
I paid $2000.00 for my car. I have spent an additional $4600.00 on paint, w/strips, spoilers, tires, brakes, interior, side pipes, clock, blower motor so I have a total of $6600.00 in it so far. Still need to detail the engine compartment but I think I could still recoup my money at this point.
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Re: How much into it??? (Maurice)
73 L48 - Car : 7800 Mods : 3500 Car worth : 8,000ish with all mods (2 engines, 2 transmissions, 2 rearends)
69 427 NOM - Car : 13K Mods $200 Car worth 16ish?
69 427 NOM - Car : 13K Mods $200 Car worth 16ish?
I've never expected to invest that much in my 68...... Well - it's like a drug.. it's hard to stop...
:cheers:
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Re: How much into it??? (DollaGreen)
Gave $6500 for it nearly nine years ago. Drove the wheels off of it on a daily basis for about 5 years. Only failure during that time was one rear wheel bearing.
Parked it for nearly 3 years (tired engine, paint, and suspension) then began dumping money into it last summer. It add$ up fa$t!
Parked it for nearly 3 years (tired engine, paint, and suspension) then began dumping money into it last summer. It add$ up fa$t!
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Re: How much into it??? (R. Bruno)
Paid $16M for car (way to much) Put another $20 to $22M into it and had a great time along the way. Not done yet, but close. Will probably recoup the whole amount when I sell it to a bigger idiot than I am when I'm 150 years old. ( only another 100 yrs to go) :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: How much into it??? (Gordonm)
I've spent more than I'll every get out of it from a dollar stand point. What I would add to the equation is the enjoyment value for me to work on it and drive it. In that regards it's worth every penny I've spent. :cheers:
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Re: How much into it??? (DollaGreen)
Are we counting tools in this? :)
Car: $16,000 (much too much), 2 engines: $6,000, interior $1,000, Misc: $2,000 and forgot: $1,000.
I am finally getting to enjoy it like I had imagined. I have drove it more in the last 2 months then I had the previous 3 years I owned it.
I think it's the little things like gaskets, lubes, sealers, hoses and things like that really sneak up on you, plus the tools.
Thanks, now I am thinking I need to scale back. YA RIGHT! :lol:
Car: $16,000 (much too much), 2 engines: $6,000, interior $1,000, Misc: $2,000 and forgot: $1,000.
I am finally getting to enjoy it like I had imagined. I have drove it more in the last 2 months then I had the previous 3 years I owned it.
I think it's the little things like gaskets, lubes, sealers, hoses and things like that really sneak up on you, plus the tools.
Thanks, now I am thinking I need to scale back. YA RIGHT! :lol:
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Re: How much into it??? (Gordonm)
Paid 9k for the car and have at least 9 more into it. I could get around 12 or 13k for it. Anybody need any investment advice? 
Loved every minute of it.
heres a rough guesstimate
Car 9,000
700r4 1,000
ROD (w/conversion from auto to manual) 4,200(low ball)
wheels and tires(2 sets) 3,000
cam and head change 2,000
exhaust 3 systems 1,400
suspension 1,000(low ball)
A LOVING WIFE , priceless
MUCH MUCH MORE
I'LL STOP THERE IM ABOUT TO :U
WOW THAT ADDS UP QUICK!!!!!!!!!!!! time to slow down :confused:
GP
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Loved every minute of it.
heres a rough guesstimate
Car 9,000
700r4 1,000
ROD (w/conversion from auto to manual) 4,200(low ball)
wheels and tires(2 sets) 3,000
cam and head change 2,000
exhaust 3 systems 1,400
suspension 1,000(low ball)
A LOVING WIFE , priceless
MUCH MUCH MORE
I'LL STOP THERE IM ABOUT TO :U
WOW THAT ADDS UP QUICK!!!!!!!!!!!! time to slow down :confused:
GP
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Re: How much into it??? (DollaGreen)
I've got 12k for the car and another 12k on the chasis restoration and interior. Next year paint and maybe a crate engine-another 10k. All this for a small block 72 coupe that if I was lucky would bring me 15-18k. Maybe I should be a financial advisor. What do you think?
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Re: How much into it??? (midget)
Looking at your money on a piece of paper isn't as fun as taking it out on the road for a spin! If you die with one penny then you didn't spend enough. :lol:
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Re: How much into it??? (midget)
Paid around 12k and have sunk another 3k or so into her...But I did all the work my self and Learned invaluable lessons along the way....I figure I am still close to the break-even point maybe a little over
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Re: How much into it??? (DollaGreen)
Paid 5K for a car that had been rode hard, and another 5K on top of that. Still needs paint. It really doesn't matter what I spend, because I'll never sell it, so it's worthless as an investment. My problem is which of my three sons to give it to when I'm old and feeble (more so than now!). I can see it now... "How 'bout takin' pops for a ride, sonny!"
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Re: How much into it??? (Wrencher)
Bought it for 10K and have put at least another 25K in it.
Lots of fun fixing it up oveer seven years though :D
Lots of fun fixing it up oveer seven years though :D