Thanks for the compliment, but the parts list is a longway from being all used. It's just that if I felt the stock stuff was suitable and could be refurbished, and/or modified for my purpose, replacing dollars with sweat equity, why buy something else? Some stock parts are going to be used because it's going to be a driver and I don't need or want the maintenance headache (manifolds instead of headers for instance). Not wanting to mislead the O P or anyone else for that matter, I felt the stuff from Firm Feel (subframe coupon kit, rebuilt box, upper control arms, tie rod ends, and fast steering arms) was essential to the build and those items alone are pushing upwards of 1K. Some brake parts are being replaced just because I wanted new (about 200 dollars of rotors, calipers, and brake lines from NAPA for instance).
It's all about going down the road burning gas with a smile on your face, right?:-D
