With Sid done, thought there might be interest in how it all stacked up. I took this on as a project as much for me as for the truck, i was going through some tough times and this was a brilliant distraction. What I did decide was to do everything I could even if that meant learning new skills, it also meant lots of tools. With welders, compressors, etc… I probably spent $4k on kit.
So, restoration big expense items were:
- engine machining $1300
- engine and gearbox parts (everything) $800
- paint $1200
- upholstery $1100
- hood & hoops $2k
- parts car $400
- galvanising $150 (bargain!!)
- loom $1300 ( 1.5 looms as I set fire to first)
- chassis repair panels $600
- new doors $800
- exhaust $500
- general parts $3k
- replacement parts getting rid of britpart $800
All up…. I’m probably not a long way off $20k and I did all my own engine building, welding, bodywork and painting. If you’re farming it out the. Double that.
The value of Sid means I have broken even, but you wouldn’t make a profit if you had to pay for the labour.
Forgot, one mashed thumb that still doesn’t work properly
It was a great project ( would have been 2 years if not for border closures) and there’s still work to do, but not huge.
Big shout out to Bruce Sharma for the looms, Body and Paint in Adelaide, southern customs for the upholstery, bearmach and Adelaide Galv.
Shame goes to britpart and red earth hoods, both shocking.
Cheers everyone for the help and encouragement.
Paul
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