What does it cost?

Very interesting read. I have spent my life buying tools, now replacing worn out tools. As a ticketed auto mechanic i quit my job and moved my source of income home. Nearly 3 years later and still busy.

A customer wanted a repower,and various work done. The hours rack up fast. So it was all of 6 weeks,and i gave owner every oppurtunity to jump in and get dirty to save money. Nope. Every nut and bolt was me.

To those of you that are paying a shop,the labour will eat most of your money.so find one that does quality work and doesent let it sit in a corner for months on end.

In my case i worked seven days and charged for 5 at 6 hours a day. Regardless hours spent. Good progress days were 10 hours. My shop is a single bay. So i have to keep moving to keep income.

I love what i do, i learn every day and share what i can with those that want to know.
My 65 will be a budget build, but in the end it should be a clean solid car.

Keeping records of parts for insurance and warranty is a good idea, and proof you actually spent the bucks.