How much $$ do you have into your Vette?
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Re: How much $$ do you have into your Vette? (Jughead)
Close to $60k right now (including the engine that is being built right now because I already paid for it)... Still getting my new transmission and rear end too... The total might be close to $70k when done...
[Modified by GrandSportC3, 3:49 PM 6/27/2004]
[Modified by GrandSportC3, 3:49 PM 6/27/2004]
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Re: How much $$ do you have into your Vette? (Jughead)
interesting Q
$23k initial
$500 heads
$500 clutch
$1500 brakes
$500 front end
$1000 other assorted
= $26k total (CDN) over 6 years
not too bad. my car is in great shape and mostly original so there will be many more projects coming soon =$$$.
$23k initial
$500 heads
$500 clutch
$1500 brakes
$500 front end
$1000 other assorted
= $26k total (CDN) over 6 years
not too bad. my car is in great shape and mostly original so there will be many more projects coming soon =$$$.
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Re: How much $$ do you have into your Vette? (Twin_Turbo)
5000$ ... at least that's what I keep saying to myself. I don't think I want to know how much money is in the thing...way too much.
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Re: How much $$ do you have into your Vette? (Jughead)
i am ashamed to say that i am one of the over 30k guys... 
i knew this would be a car that i would keep "forever" and i just wanted it to be the absolute best it could be...
just past the 30k mark and headed for 31 rapidly...
13k initial purchase and over 18k since...
and i do ALL of the work myself with a little help from my friends...
it NEVER goes to a "mechanic"...
[Modified by SIGNGUY, 8:12 PM 6/27/2004]
i knew this would be a car that i would keep "forever" and i just wanted it to be the absolute best it could be...
just past the 30k mark and headed for 31 rapidly...
13k initial purchase and over 18k since...
and i do ALL of the work myself with a little help from my friends...
it NEVER goes to a "mechanic"...
[Modified by SIGNGUY, 8:12 PM 6/27/2004]
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Re: How much $$ do you have into your Vette? (My69)
Is it an interesting exercise? If so, let me know.... because I am not that interested in going through it!! 
I know it hasn't been THAT terrible, but I have had a few miscues, like 2 sets of aftermarket exhaust pipes before going to the muffler shop... including coated headers, $561, +275 exhaust ! + $350 exhaust 2, + $475 exhaust shop, + $175 mufflers + estimate of $150 for at least 5 various pairs of exhaust tips!! There is $2K in the exhaust system alone! 
Now, if you had asked me, I never would have guessed I had spent $2000 on my exhaust system!!! So, thanks a whole bunch for making me do that!!! 
edit => see, I didn't even include the Summit H-pipe kit I used for exhaust pipe set #2. OH GAAD.... and the Hedman connector pipes that I couldn't get to fit, and the 3 different types of flex pipe I bought trying to connect my headers to the rear pipes... and the $100 of extra high quality gaskets and stage8 header bolts.... and.... and..... and....$$$$$$
[Modified by PRND21, 9:11 PM 6/27/2004]
I know it hasn't been THAT terrible, but I have had a few miscues, like 2 sets of aftermarket exhaust pipes before going to the muffler shop... including coated headers, $561, +275 exhaust ! + $350 exhaust 2, + $475 exhaust shop, + $175 mufflers + estimate of $150 for at least 5 various pairs of exhaust tips!! There is $2K in the exhaust system alone! Now, if you had asked me, I never would have guessed I had spent $2000 on my exhaust system!!! So, thanks a whole bunch for making me do that!!! edit => see, I didn't even include the Summit H-pipe kit I used for exhaust pipe set #2.
OH GAAD.... and the Hedman connector pipes that I couldn't get to fit, and the 3 different types of flex pipe I bought trying to connect my headers to the rear pipes... and the $100 of extra high quality gaskets and stage8 header bolts.... and.... and..... and....$$$$$$ [Modified by PRND21, 9:11 PM 6/27/2004]
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Re: How much $$ do you have into your Vette? (Jughead)
Now Len, what'd ya have to go and ask that for? 
I'm over $30K in receipts and have let it rest for the last 6 months. I guess with the divorce behind me it's time to quit moping around and get back to work on it. 
Dave
I'm over $30K in receipts and have let it rest for the last 6 months. I guess with the divorce behind me it's time to quit moping around and get back to work on it. Dave
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Re: How much $$ do you have into your Vette? (PRND21)
Is it an interesting exercise? If so, let me know.... because I am not that interested in going through it!! I know it hasn't been THAT terrible, but I have had a few miscues, like 2 sets of aftermarket exhaust pipes before going to the muffler shop... including coated headers, $561, +275 exhaust ! + $350 exhaust 2, + $475 exhaust shop, + $175 mufflers + estimate of $150 for at least 5 various pairs of exhaust tips!! There is $2K in the exhaust system alone! Now, if you had asked me, I never would have guessed I had spent $2000 on my exhaust system!!! So, thanks a whole bunch for making me do that!!!
edit => see, I didn't even include the Summit H-pipe kit I used for exhaust pipe set #2. OH GAAD.... and the Hedman connector pipes that I couldn't get to fit, and the 3 different types of flex pipe I bought trying to connect my headers to the rear pipes... and the $100 of extra high quality gaskets and stage8 header bolts.... and.... and..... and....$$$$$$
[Modified by PRND21, 9:11 PM 6/27/2004]
I know it hasn't been THAT terrible, but I have had a few miscues, like 2 sets of aftermarket exhaust pipes before going to the muffler shop... including coated headers, $561, +275 exhaust ! + $350 exhaust 2, + $475 exhaust shop, + $175 mufflers + estimate of $150 for at least 5 various pairs of exhaust tips!! There is $2K in the exhaust system alone! Now, if you had asked me, I never would have guessed I had spent $2000 on my exhaust system!!! So, thanks a whole bunch for making me do that!!! edit => see, I didn't even include the Summit H-pipe kit I used for exhaust pipe set #2.
OH GAAD.... and the Hedman connector pipes that I couldn't get to fit, and the 3 different types of flex pipe I bought trying to connect my headers to the rear pipes... and the $100 of extra high quality gaskets and stage8 header bolts.... and.... and..... and....$$$$$$ [Modified by PRND21, 9:11 PM 6/27/2004]
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St. Jude Donor '09
Re: How much $$ do you have into your Vette? (Rolling Thunder)
That divorce was fast Dave....my ex dragged ours out for over 5 years! :mad 1987-1992 RIP 
:mad 1987-1992 RIP
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Re: How much $$ do you have into your Vette? (Jughead)
Initial price: traded a 1969 Camaro(I had about $4500 into it) and $1000
Suspension: VBP Perfromance Plus suspension : $2000
Wheel bearings, Spicer HD u-joints, Tom's Spindles and other suspension crap: $750
BTO 200R4 Stage 3 + everything for the install: $2000
Wheels and tires: $1000
Paint: $1500
Engine, aluminum water pump, alum radiator: $3500
New Pro Topline aluminum heads-still in the box: $1000
Mini starter: $120
Exhaust: $700, but will be completely redone
Brakes w/all stainless lines:$800
So far that's about $20,000 and that doesn't include all of the little crap(window regulators, $300 Autometer Ultralite gauges, March pullies) that probably equals at least another $1000
So at least $20,000- holy crap!!! worse than I thought!!
EDIT: I forgot to add that I plan on a killer small block that's going to cost me at least $5000(at least a 383 and possibly a 427) and a new paint job with fender flares and different wheels. Crap this is expensive. Oh yeah, and my hi-rise cowl hood still needs paint. This blows.......
[Modified by 79VetteMike, 9:07 PM 6/27/2004]
[Modified by 79VetteMike, 9:09 PM 6/27/2004]
Suspension: VBP Perfromance Plus suspension : $2000
Wheel bearings, Spicer HD u-joints, Tom's Spindles and other suspension crap: $750
BTO 200R4 Stage 3 + everything for the install: $2000
Wheels and tires: $1000
Paint: $1500
Engine, aluminum water pump, alum radiator: $3500
New Pro Topline aluminum heads-still in the box: $1000
Mini starter: $120
Exhaust: $700, but will be completely redone
Brakes w/all stainless lines:$800
So far that's about $20,000 and that doesn't include all of the little crap(window regulators, $300 Autometer Ultralite gauges, March pullies) that probably equals at least another $1000
So at least $20,000- holy crap!!! worse than I thought!!
EDIT: I forgot to add that I plan on a killer small block that's going to cost me at least $5000(at least a 383 and possibly a 427) and a new paint job with fender flares and different wheels. Crap this is expensive. Oh yeah, and my hi-rise cowl hood still needs paint. This blows.......
[Modified by 79VetteMike, 9:07 PM 6/27/2004]
[Modified by 79VetteMike, 9:09 PM 6/27/2004]
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Re: How much $$ do you have into your Vette? (Jughead)
That divorce was fast Dave....my ex dragged ours out for over 5 years! :mad 1987-1992 RIP
:mad 1987-1992 RIP
Oh well, she was a great lady. No hard feelings on my part. Now I just have to get back to the business of.... oh yeah, I'm retired. Nevermind. 
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Re: How much $$ do you have into your Vette? (Jughead)
$19,000 81 4 speed - 383 stroker – Eagle crank, rods.,-SRP reverse domed pistons.-Elderbrock Performer RPM heads angled plug., Elderbrock Performer intake., Comp Cams xe262h.,-.MSD pro billet hei dist.,-Q-Jet stage 2.,-K&N extreme air filter assembly, Taylor wires, headers, no cats .true duel exhaust.—Centerforce duel friction clutch butt.-Hurst comp. plus shifter.- 340 lb rear spring.-KYB shocks—VBP smart struts..VBP O ring calipers.—255/60/15 Firehawk Indy 500.
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From: caraquet N.B Canada
Re: How much $$ do you have into your Vette? (mr mctavish)
Paid $10,500 in 1989.got a transmission rebuild,new carpet, die the interior,new interior trim , add ss calipers , brake pad and hoses, master cylinder,new front suspension ,new 2.5 " exhaust system, radiator, heater core ,and hoses, edelbrock cam,accel super coil and still at the shop a pair of custom made seat i will have them next week and theres a lot of others litle things that add to the list. I can add almost $1000 just in cleaning and waxing stuff of all kind. And im on my third set of tire. Add all that and it's a lot of money well spend and i will put more. 
