How do you fund your projects!

Rust repair, powder coating, fabrication.
I have gotten fairly good at serious rust repair. I have had guys bring me tailgates, doors, fenders, and other assorted parts that were not available in good condition anywhere. I cut out the rust and weld in patches. I have been powder coating for about 20 years. I have gotten pretty good at it. I can do it for less than the folks who do it for a living. I sometimes fabricate things too. I haven't used family money for years. That being said, I am now 74, so I have backed off on these activities somewhat.