Projects Cars (Or Trucks) For Under $10K

7 year old thread. Guess we need to compensate for inflation, who can build a car for under 15 grand!

 

have built a lot under 10k, my 34 5w w/boss 429, frank qc, 6500+-, only paied $600 for running boss eng.... 1912 oakland rdst pu., flthd linc tran. columbia od rr, $6000,... T coupe just finished tues, $7500+-...model A truck $5000.....model A ,Ccab, $295 [sold] land cruiser w/302 eng $4000.BUILD UM CHEEP TO KEEP, still have them.

 

way under 10g. Gave 4300 for the pieces in 2008,bag it,tires,trans,lettering, thousands of miles and smiles later

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i did a few model a sedans under 10 and a model a roadster for under 5. my uncle gave me the roadster which was a horrible mess but i got a alot of fun out of that one.

 

Does wheeling and dealing count in this parade?

 

Think y'all are full of shite.....I got at least 7500 in the engine, bout 3000 in rear, frame, front axle, 1000 in wheels/tires, 3500 in body, interior, glass, wiring, steering....so wat the hell are y'all doin, building rats? And I'm in primer and not all pretty or anything

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I am with ‘moheadl’ you are all full of shite….; I did everything myself, kept the receipts for the main items and am way over $10 or even $15 grand. All of you should look around for a fire extinguisher because your pants are on fire.

 

...you're doin it all wrong...

 

how long ago was this, cause I think I could build a couple of hot rods for the price of a boss 429 engine

 

A BOSS 429 for $500.....ok....WATever....ive built cars for 30+ yrs, dont think im doing it wrong.....unless ur talking about a junkyard dog or rat rod

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Sorry guys, i'v been doin this for a long time and have bought parts when they were a good deal even if i didn't need them at that time, i would need them later. i bought engines from people changing engs., 2wks. ago i bought a good columbia OD for $500, don't need it but still have flthd engs. i payed $150 running. next build is a 34 rdst. i found in a barn while looking for a model A, it will be about $30 - $35, time has flown by....bought 7 sets NOS linc. zypher grs for $59.00 set from spd. shop in PA.

 

This 54 panel is sweet!


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Old thread, but why not answer Mo's question with my answer. You can do lower cost by buying parts at swap meets or other sales, getting good donor cars for drivetrain donor, etc. You don't buy new parts, instead buy good used parts that don't need a complete rebuild. Also goes without saying that your labor is free. It can be done if you watch costs and buy smart.

 

that and buying peoples help with pizza and beer