What does it cost?
This thread was only a couple months old when I joined FABO. I had bought my 75 Duster a few years earlier, but didn't have much done at that point. I was a little concerned by some of the amounts I saw people spending to build their cars, as I knew that my budget would not allow it. I had started other project cars over the years, but never completed one. I was determined to 'finish' a build. I wasn't looking to do anything crazy, just a nice drive-able restoration. I did almost all of it myself (with some help) including rebuilding motor and trans and painting. No machine shop work or 'go-fast' parts, just basic replacement parts where needed. I did not add up what I spent through the build, but took notes and saved receipts... figuring someday I would total it up and come back to this thread with it. Well, had a little time to do that recently... While never done, the car is complete and on the road for about $10K. Build link is in my signature. Here's the car and cost details:
This thread was only a couple months old when I joined FABO. I had bought my 75 Duster a few years earlier, but didn't have much done at that point. I was a little concerned by some of the amounts I saw people spending to build their cars, as I knew that my budget would not allow it. I had started other project cars over the years, but never completed one. I was determined to 'finish' a build. I wasn't looking to do anything crazy, just a nice drive-able restoration. I did almost all of it myself (with some help) including rebuilding motor and trans and painting. No machine shop work or 'go-fast' parts, just basic replacement parts where needed. I did not add up what I spent through the build, but took notes and saved receipts... figuring someday I would total it up and come back to this thread with it. Well, had a little time to do that recently... While never done, the car is complete and on the road for about $10K. Build link is in my signature. Here's the car and cost details: