1971 Dodge Demon Hemi install
As they say, you gotta pay to play. It's ridiculous that some of this stuff is as pricey as it is, though.
Yes,price gouging is standard stuff in the restoration bizz. I do as much as I can myself and can usually get good deals from my manager bud at the local parts store. Markup on auto parts is insane and usually better than 1000%.
We really have no clue about that. I used to work behind the counter for the same company my buddy works for and I can tell you true about markup. I saw the true purchase cost every time I made a sale.