It has ended up with it's own shed, which then got an extension then another extension, although I still have to wall in a couple of sides.
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Colin Radley, on Flickr
One still stands in the open but is used regularly.
Back to costs.....
By doing almost everything myself the cost has been quite low for each vehicle. Plus if something expensive needs doing I move on to another project for a while until I have the spare cash or can find a secondhand part. I've been lucky (or choosy when buying) that bulkheads & chassis have been almost rust free plus I'm not into refinishing the body better than new.
Parting out a couple have provided parts, made some money but take up a lot of time that could be spent fixing one of the others. Plus SWMBO isn't happy when a wreck is on the driveway for too long.
Series I was on the road for about $1,500, unrestored but new tyres, brakes, seals etc. Engine & gearbox untouched and still OK 13 years later.
Wallit (Series III Isuzu) was a bit more expensive at about $2,000. Secondhand tyres but it came with a lot of new parts. Seats, windscreen and getting the brake servo rebuilt were the most expensive items.
I'm still working slowly on three others
Colin
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