Re: Recent restoration of a "junker"?

[MrChristopher1@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Labor, Labor, Labor...That is where alot of gold is spent.  Also, the cost would depend on things like buying a new "B Cool" radiator vrs getting one recored is probably close to $500 difference.  Brakes are the same way...buy a kit from MP Brakes or the such or junk yard crawl for '73 or up spindles and rebuild the front yourself (If you're going to disc's).  The Exhaust, plus headers will probably be in the $1200 - $1500 range for cost.  Labor to install it would probably be $500-$600.

So there is a trickle affect...on cost.  The price of the part and the expense to install it.  Body and Paint is most likey your big $$$ item.  However, decide if this is a con-course resto, custom show car, dailey driver, etc... because $20k for Paint and body would make you really upset on your dailey driver when a bird sh*t's on it...

This is my opinion and all costs are approx.
Good luck,
--Christopher
'64 Dodge 440 2 Dr. Hard Top 
'87 Dodge Ramcharger 
'00 Merc Berz C230 Kompressor 16.73 1/4 - (Hey, It's DaimlerChrysler)

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From: Douglas Sutherland <pluckedchickens@xxxxxxxxxxx> 

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> If you have recently purchased a rusted/dented, non-running 62-65 B-body car and 
> restored it -- please email me off-list. 
> 
> I am trying to get an idea of the general cost for restoring a rough car. 
> I know the trim and parts are difficult to find and expensive, but I want 
> ball-park figures on restoring major car systems and areas on a car that needs 
> to be completely redone. 
> 
> I have been told to expect: 
> 20K for body and paint 
> (average dents, typical rusted areas) 
> 3-4K to rebuild engine 
> 2K for a Legandary interior 
> 1-2K for transmission rebuild 
> rest of drivetrain? 
> Exhaust? 
> Suspension? 
> Brakes? 
> Electrical? 
> Cooling? 
> what else? 
> 
> Thanks, 
> Doug 
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