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Topic: THE list
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honeyburst
Gearhead Posts: 846
From: Nashville, TN, USA
Registered: Mar 2006
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posted 11-30-2006 12:24 PM
 
Holy @#$%  .......just sat down with one of my catalogs last night.......got to go through a few more catalogs to do my price checking.......but this is the list as of right now:www.geocities.com/littlewhitecoupe8 Lord help us all  ------------------
Without life there could be no music, but without music, there can be no life.
1973 Convertible, 1965 A Code 4spd coupe, Past: 1969 GT, 1967 6cyl coupe, 1968 coupe
Two Rivers Ford, Parts Dept., Nashville, TN
www.geocities.com/littlewhitecoupe
www.geocities.com/jezebeldream
www.geocities.com/my73conv
www.myspace.com/honeyburst
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Blacksmith
Gearhead Posts: 604
From: Front Royal, Va., USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 11-30-2006 12:47 PM
quote:
Originally posted by honeyburst:
Holy @#$%
Lord help us all
You got that right!!!
I updated my expenses spread sheet yesterday. $35,906.00 including the price of the car...and I'm not even done yet. LORD HELP US ALL indeed!!!
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FSTBK65
Gearhead Posts: 483
From: Salem, Virginia 24153
Registered: May 2004
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posted 11-30-2006 01:23 PM
I am afraid to total up what I have spent on mine!Use the original parts where you can. This will save you quite a bit. (ex. Fenders.) If they can be fixed or repaired / patched use the originals. They fit better than repos anyway. Start off buying what you need first and maybe make a list of the order in which to buy things. For example, don't buy interior stuff until you have good floor pans in the car. Stuff just gets in the way and ties up your money when you're not ready for it. I spent a lot of time planning on my last project (66 coupe) and things went a whole lot easier and faster. I didn't spend any time re-doing things. Good luck. You will get to where you want to be. It just takes time and patience. ------------------
65 fastback. 302, Paxton Supercharger 7PSI, Edelbrock heads and intake,flowtechs with cutouts, x pipe and 2.5in flows. 4 speed. 449rwhp and 410ft lbs through the mufflers on 93 octane. 7.7 @ 94.7 mph 1/8 mi, 1.84 60ft.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 11-30-2006 01:46 PM
I agree with FSTBK65 he made some vert good points.
Buy the parts you want/need the first time and you'll save a ton of money.
I stopped adding it up once it got past the point of no return.
My 65 is still less the half the price of fast new car. And a heck of a lot more fun to drive.
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oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs HOOD HACKERS DELIGHT!
My Pics 13.563 @ 108.64
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honeyburst
Gearhead Posts: 846
From: Nashville, TN, USA
Registered: Mar 2006
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posted 11-30-2006 02:03 PM
I figured (probably wrong) that if I ordered everything I KNOW I'm going to need at one time, that I would save money by negotiating a discount with the parts supplier.......true / not true ??? edit: I have plenty of attic/basement space [This message has been edited by honeyburst (edited 11-30-2006).]
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Ugly 68
Journeyman Posts: 8
From: Las Vegas
Registered: Nov 2006
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posted 11-30-2006 02:27 PM
I did the same. I made a list of things I knew I would need then called the supplier and before I even ordered I asked if I would get a discount for a large order.
Figured why not worse they would say was no.
but I ordered 3k worth of parts and they discounted 500 and I got a discounted shipping fee also.
So it never hurts to ask.
As for THE LIST....
well.. I stopped worring about the totals.
I just order as I need things, and tell me self its cheaper and better then other habbits 
Also don't for get the little things, seals, plugs,t's. I have found that if I look at a manual when I plan to fix something it will remind me of little junk I would have forgotten to order.
Make SURE to check your large order as soon as you get it too. Open everything and make sure its right, even if you don't plan on using it right away. Its hard to return the wrong part several months after you ordered it. ------------------
Show And Go Association
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zieber
Gearhead Posts: 172
From: Central Coast, CA, USA
Registered: Mar 2006
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posted 11-30-2006 05:00 PM
I love making lists.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 11-30-2006 05:02 PM
quote:
Originally posted by zieber:
I love making lists.
I just hate paying for them! ------------------
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs HOOD HACKERS DELIGHT!
My Pics 13.563 @ 108.64
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SNAKGUTS
Journeyman Posts: 81
From: Panama City Florida, USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 11-30-2006 06:51 PM
I stopped counting after $35K...and I still need an interior and paint job! Glad I have a loving wife...oh, forgot, it's her car...JimBob ------------------
67 Coupe, Father bought new, Ford Racing 5.0L Crate motor (E303cam/X303heads) GT-40 EFI, Cobra Electronics, Tremec 5 speed. Maier Racing hood scoop/fender flares/suspension
2006 GT (dealer customized)
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 3415
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 11-30-2006 10:24 PM
I've owned my 65 since 1972, if I had every penny back that I've spent on it I could probably by an Island in the Pacific and retire.------------------
Mike Golliver
MCA Gold Card Judge-Modifieds
65 Kcode coupe 347 stroker modified 5-speed MCA Retired
66 convertible-3 dueces and a 5-speed with a 289
01 Mustang GT Convt
05 F-150 4x4 CrewCab
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 12-01-2006 02:08 AM
I've got about 1/3 of a new car price (07 Roush)invested so far, and hopefully this winter I can get them on the car. I'm still way ahead of what we paid for the Jeep too.------------------
William
M&M# 4256
MCA# 64831 68 Coupe
289
C4
3:55's/Trac-Lok [This message has been edited by 68 Coop (edited 12-01-2006).]
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rmousir
Gearhead Posts: 1124
From: Amelia, Ohio
Registered: May 2003
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posted 12-01-2006 05:01 AM
thinking of skipping the list and taking the car to a custom restomod shop. one stop shopping. min price for any complete pack is going to be very high.But then it is not about the money is it? LOL. Richard. ------------------
rmousir
'66 Mustang Coupe
Ford Blue & white stripes
95 roller 302, C4 Auto
Offy 360 intake & Holley 4 bl carb
grab-a-track 620s, 4.5 leafs, 1.25" drop blocks
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kinger44
Gearhead Posts: 376
From: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 12-01-2006 08:26 AM
You know what they say "if you need to ask the price...." My restoration was exactly like you guys said - twice the time and twice the price that I budgeted.I have way too much into her but I wouldn't trade her for the world........ ------------------
68 coupe, red on black. Full restoration completed summer 2006. 347 stroker, 425 hp, 450 tq http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/kinger44.html
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63Kcode
Gearhead Posts: 281
From: Anna Tx
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted 12-03-2006 09:54 AM
I don't think I ever regreted spending money to get my cars the way I wanted. Most of my regretes came from not doing them the way I wanted the first time. 10 years from now the list will look cheap.Larry
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 6748
From: British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 12-10-2006 12:31 PM
After seeing this list, I was wondering about my own car 65 Fastback and what I actually have into it so far, so I called Cathy and asked her to get all the receipts and add them up including purchase price and all the nickle and dime stuff you buy for the car.Well when she finally added everything up and gave me the total I was floored, so far I have $52,000.00 into the car, I had no idea that I have spent so much on it. I doubt that I will ever get that back out of it but I have no intention of selling it and besides that amount is spread out over a 6 year period so it is not so bad, about $8650.00 per year, I can live with that. ------------------
JOHN
65 FASTBACK 2+2...14.44 @ 107 MPH
87 TAURUS WAGON
03 F150 XLT SUPER CREW 4X4 SHORT BOX
Member: PACIFIC COAST MUSTANG ASSOCIATION
Member:Vancouver Island Mustang Association
M&M #1710
65 FASTBACK
2003 F150 XLT SUPER CREW 4X4
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