What will it cost?
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Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Rexburg,Id
Hey Mater,
I just got my 66 out of the paint shop; and am very pleased with it. I had the bodyman do all the body work, after I stripped the old paint. With some minor rust repair, bedside toolbox removal, and a "five foot" paint job; the bill was $5800.00.
I have rebuilt a 390, installed power steering, power disc brakes, new clutch, starter, headers, exhaust, wheels and tires.
My total, so far, is $14,000. That may seem scary, but it has been a pleasure, a downright obsession. I've loved almost every minute of the 2 years it's taken me so far!
Is it done? No, not yet. Still needs upholstery, a stereo and a rear-end rebuild. Is it worth it? YES!! It is vastly satisfying, and gives a tremendous sense of accomplishment.
I say go for it. Don't get in a hurry, and do things as you can afford them. If you do your best work, you'll have something you can be very proud of. These trucks are real head turners, and you'll be surprised how many new people you'll meet because of it.
Good luck, Brett
I just got my 66 out of the paint shop; and am very pleased with it. I had the bodyman do all the body work, after I stripped the old paint. With some minor rust repair, bedside toolbox removal, and a "five foot" paint job; the bill was $5800.00.
I have rebuilt a 390, installed power steering, power disc brakes, new clutch, starter, headers, exhaust, wheels and tires.
My total, so far, is $14,000. That may seem scary, but it has been a pleasure, a downright obsession. I've loved almost every minute of the 2 years it's taken me so far!
Is it done? No, not yet. Still needs upholstery, a stereo and a rear-end rebuild. Is it worth it? YES!! It is vastly satisfying, and gives a tremendous sense of accomplishment.
I say go for it. Don't get in a hurry, and do things as you can afford them. If you do your best work, you'll have something you can be very proud of. These trucks are real head turners, and you'll be surprised how many new people you'll meet because of it.
Good luck, Brett
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Joined: Jul 2006
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Thank all so far. I'm getting an Idea of what i need to do and how much it will cost. If she costs me as much as some of these truck have i'll be working on her for about 15 to 20 yrs. But thats fine i'm having a good time as it is and this site has been very helpful. Thank you all for that.
Elder User
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 581
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From: Montana
I have to agree with all the other folks,a good start is around the $7,000.00 mark. i spent two years frame up rebuild. sandblast prime and paint entire truck. conversion to power stearing and disc brakes. new crate engine and c-6 rebuild. did all the work myself including the paint. very good for a driver but not good enough for show. i built it to use it to pull my camper. but i still spent that much on it.if you're gonna do a resore from the ground up it'll be more than i spent. it was fun doing it. the next one i do will be easier as a lot of the stuff i wont have to do twice to get it right. LOL dont be afraid to ask. no question is to small, may save you a buch of time and headache. most of the stuff i learned was from this site and just reading everyone elses posts that pertained to my truck and where i was at on it at the time. good luck
Cargo Master
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,014
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From: Concord, CA
If this is your first restoration of any kind you can expect to spend a little more. One, you need to acquire the tools to do the work. Two, you need to screw up and have to do something twice before you learn to do it right the first time. Your baptism by fire so to speak. I have been acquiring tools since 1972 and parts since 1980. My garage has it's left side shelved with car parts from carbs to intakes to exhaust and minor stuff in sliding trays. The right side has shelves of different paints to use. The front by the work bench has the compressor, grinder, vise, welder, spray guns and a neat little spray unit from Eastwood that uses a turbine to push air. Just off to the side is a 6 foot tall tool chest filled to the brim with tools. So my truck has come along at a time when I have everything needed to do the work myself except if I need a machine shop for specilaized things.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 152
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From: Twin Cities
It totally depends on what you want for a finished product.
Mine was similar to yours, probably a bit worse. I spent about 4-5 months, working 20-30 hours a week on it. My total spend was about $4000 to make it a driveable, useful truck that the average person would think was cool.
It will now be retired up to our cabin in N. Wisconsin. It's too much of a PITA to drive a big truck with no PS or PB in big city traffic. Up there I can use it to launch a boat, haul wood, tool around the countryside. With mine, I restored it to use as it was originally intended - as a truck.
Mine was similar to yours, probably a bit worse. I spent about 4-5 months, working 20-30 hours a week on it. My total spend was about $4000 to make it a driveable, useful truck that the average person would think was cool.
It will now be retired up to our cabin in N. Wisconsin. It's too much of a PITA to drive a big truck with no PS or PB in big city traffic. Up there I can use it to launch a boat, haul wood, tool around the countryside. With mine, I restored it to use as it was originally intended - as a truck.
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