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Old Dec 15, 2021 | 07:05 AM
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Does anyone know of a software program for tracking your rebuild from start to finish? It would be a nice thing to have, except for knowing how much you spent!!!!
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Old Dec 15, 2021 | 10:20 PM
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I use excel and/or Google sheets. I don't really keep track of money that closely but it is a good reference for what parts I used if I need to know later. The forum is also a good place to document info for yourself and others.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2021 | 06:08 AM
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Does anyone know of a software program for tracking your rebuild from start to finish? It would be a nice thing to have, except for knowing how much you spent!!!!
Jim
Thanks for the reply. I started an Excel file and I think that will be fine. Haven't purchased the 67 F100 short bed yet; but I am going to see it today.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2021 | 11:26 AM
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JimSyg see attached Excel Sheet I have been building. This gives me the chance to review pricing and keep a tab on how much is invested.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2021 | 05:48 PM
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I just keep a folder with the invoices of all my parts purchases. Which apparently doesn’t work real well because in 6 months I bought rear drum hardware kits in triplicate, forgetting I had already ordered them.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2021 | 06:24 PM
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I just keep a folder with the invoices of all my parts purchases. Which apparently doesn’t work real well because in 6 months I bought rear drum hardware kits in triplicate, forgetting I had already ordered them.
Been there, done that.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2021 | 07:09 PM
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I just keep a folder with the invoices of all my parts purchases. Which apparently doesn’t work real well because in 6 months I bought rear drum hardware kits in triplicate, forgetting I had already ordered them.
Or I go into my folder of receipts to get a receipt to exchange a "lifetime warranty" part, and the ink has faded so you can't read the receipt, or there is no description of what the part actually was on the receipt. Now I link a jpg of the receipt to the excel spreadsheet showing when I purchased it so it's easy to find when I need it..
 
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Old Dec 17, 2021 | 08:15 AM
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Or I go into my folder of receipts to get a receipt to exchange a "lifetime warranty" part, and the ink has faded so you can't read the receipt, or there is no description of what the part actually was on the receipt. Now I link a jpg of the receipt to the excel spreadsheet showing when I purchased it so it's easy to find when I need it..
I do the same thing. If the receipt isn't a confirmation order email, then I scan the hard copy and drag into my trucks folder on my laptop.
 
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Talking Keeping track of the build!

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JimSyg see attached Excel Sheet I have been building. This gives me the chance to review pricing and keep a tab on how much is invested.
Eric, I love to have quick answers for questions and your spread sheet gave me a great idea! I'm going back into the file cabinet and create a spread sheet of what I've spent and put a shortcut on my desktop. When that age old question comes up, "do you have any idea how much you've spent on that truck?" , I'll have the answer right at my finger tips!!!! followed by and her reply !!
 
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Old Dec 19, 2021 | 06:18 AM
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Man oh man, I wish I was that organized…
 
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My receipts, at least most of them, are in a shopping bag hung on a hook above the workbench in the garage.
Some day when I want a good cry I will add them all up
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Microsoft has a program called Project. It is for tracking the life of any kind of build. But I will agree that documenting your project here is one of the best ways to keep track.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2021 | 03:22 PM
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Looks Great!!
 
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Old Dec 20, 2021 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by fe390pc
Microsoft has a program called Project. It is for tracking the life of any kind of build. But I will agree that documenting your project here is one of the best ways to keep track.
I have used that through work... It would only remind me how I am over budget and behind schedule haha.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2021 | 07:11 AM
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