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Old Jan 29, 2011 | 01:03 PM
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1986 F150 4x4 300ci, 4 speed. HOW much to completly rebuild truck?
talking engine, body, front suspension, ect etc the whole thing??
 
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Old Jan 29, 2011 | 01:15 PM
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Alot of money depending on how you do it. Figure rebuilding the engine and trans alone to be at least 3-5k if you cant do it yourself, add in body work and a paint job thats another 3-5k, then interior, etc, etc. Oh figure about spending at least 10 grand if you want a perfect restore.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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how bad is it? it would be better suited to just worry about the essentials. but if its terrible your are def looking at 10k if not more
 
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Old Jan 29, 2011 | 02:38 PM
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I spent $35,000 on my 56, and did all the work myself
 
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Old Jan 29, 2011 | 03:31 PM
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a big question is if you are doing everything or if a shop will. if a shop does it, your cost is more than doubled when you compare the price of yourself doing it.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2011 | 06:00 PM
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Most shops charge $120.00 an hour and up depending on difficulty. The question is, how much can you do yourself, and how much do you love your truck and what it will become?
 
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