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Restrorob · 01-31-2011, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by gregg72340

no matter what it costs you to redo the truck top to bottom inside and out....will still be less than buying a new truck

^^^^^^ THAT's exactly what prompted me to frame off my 74, When the tranny took a dump I went and looked at a Dodge Dakoda. Yeah right 29k !!!

I can build it myself and in the end have a NICER/CLASSIC truck and owe nobody nothing.....

2badgn · 01-31-2011, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Restrorob

^^^^^^ THAT's exactly what prompted me to frame off my 74, When the tranny took a dump I went and looked at a Dodge Dakoda. Yeah right 29k !!!

I can build it myself and in the end have a NICER/CLASSIC truck and owe nobody nothing.....

That's why I decided to restore my dad's original 1984 GMC. I's a tough 1 ton and it's a real truck without the unnecessary comforts of a car.

And i couldn't afford $40k + for a new truck that probably could not haul as much.

pig rig · 01-31-2011, 09:35 AM

paid $2800 for the truck(to much)
$10,000 for engine and trans
$5000 for wheels and tires
$1000 for suspension and to lower it
all the looks and complments pricless

engineco713 · 01-31-2011, 10:19 AM

2badgn....Mine is pretty much in the shape your was(maybe worse). The interior is totally shot. I'm looking to make it almost a clone of yours(color included as that was original).

engineco713 · 01-31-2011, 10:23 AM

Thanks for all the input!!!! I'm just trying to get a ball park estimate. It was my late Dad's truck so I feel it's worth it.

blackbeaSSt · 01-31-2011, 10:54 AM

hmmm, details on this please!

swb85 · 01-31-2011, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

More than I will ever admit, and enough to keep me from selling it anytime soon...lol.

Agree wholeheartedly! It's to the point that I'd lose a butt load of money selling it whole or in pieces, so I'm stupid not to keep it and continue to spend money on it.....right? Right.

dropd80s · 01-31-2011, 11:14 AM

I have about $8500 in my dually including the truck, GM fenders and core support, six 22s/tires, motor, tranny, new adapters, SD control arms and front bags. Its still got a long way to being road worthy though

Slonaker · 01-31-2011, 12:19 PM

Someone asked me last week if I was interested in selling it. My response was "Where were you two years ago when I was trying to sell it for half of what I have in it and twice what it is worth?"

Slonaker

ont_guy_38 · 01-31-2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Slonaker

Someone asked me last week if I was interested in selling it. My response was "Where were you two years ago when I was trying to sell it for half of what I have in it and twice what it is worth?"

Slonaker

Lol...I probably got about 7k into mine so far but by the time you get it the way you want it it's time to change it again so it never stops

**Clyde65** · 01-31-2011, 01:02 PM

I agree 100%^^^^^^ with 2badgn! do it right 1 time, so you dont have to redo anything while your working on another stage. foundation, safety, drivetrain, rust, interior,paint.

something like that, unless you can do it all at once.

inovermyhead · 01-31-2011, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 81ShrtBox

I'll tell ya what I tell my wife....

About $300

Hahahahaha

spoken like a true Louisianian

sandnuriz · 01-31-2011, 03:06 PM

Not sure if I do count it up I may pass out but worth every penny!When people say nice Blazer

bbbc10 · 01-31-2011, 04:58 PM

the headliner is from lmc....the speakers sound good if you dont have any subwoofers....if you have subwoofers i would replace them....it fits good...do loose some head room...had to trim a little around where the visors go...had to wait like a month an a half for the speaker grille's cause they didnt come wth the headliner...

S10Fan · 01-31-2011, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sandnuriz

Not sure if I do count it up I may pass out but worth every penny!When people say nice Blazer

Nice Blazer

THE "10" SILVERADO · 01-31-2011, 05:03 PM

$1000 for the truck
$950-1000 for parts (so far)

S10Fan · 01-31-2011, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by engineco713

I'm just curious how much you have invested into your truck

Way more than my wife thinks.............

Since I plan on keeping it for a decade or two I'll get a good return on my investment.

Seriously though, I was shopping for a truck with a few features, reliable, decent looking and reasonably priced. Reality set in so I decided the money was better spent on my $300.00 beater. I ended up with a rebuilt old truck that could be driven anywhere and folks tell me it pegs the Kool meter. Guys have made me offers at car shows and such, flattering to say the least, but it's not for sale. No way I could sell "The Heap", it's too much fun to drive!

*87 chevy silverado* · 01-31-2011, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by blackbeaSSt

hmmm, details on this please!

lmc trucks

blackbeaSSt · 01-31-2011, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bbbc10

the headliner is from lmc....the speakers sound good if you dont have any subwoofers....if you have subwoofers i would replace them....it fits good...do loose some head room...had to trim a little around where the visors go...had to wait like a month an a half for the speaker grille's cause they didnt come wth the headliner...

does it ever bother you to have the sound literally right in your ear vs. subs behind the seat?

D13 · 01-31-2011, 09:08 PM

Truck - $2200
Brakes - $300
Injector pump - $400
Intake - $75
Injectors - $165
Glows and relay - $100
CDR - $55
hoses - $100
Fuel lines - $15 +$30 of diesel on me and the ground
Headlights, filters, floor mats, mirror - $100
Trans kit and fluid - $100
Batteries - $300
Unique tools - $300
3 parts trucks - $1000

That's over 3 years and 25,000 miles to get it to a decent driveable condition
This year's plans:
Parts engines - $300 (looking for an uncracked block)
Pulleys - $45
Electric fans - $100
Headlight upgrade - $200
Air horns - $150
Rebuild suspension - $300
Replace rockers - $200
91 front clip - $300
improve dash lights - $25

And that's before the rebuilt 6.2!

My other truck, $800 +$100 of carb work, next is the A-833 conversion, headlamp upgrade, doors with mirrors, etc, etc.

Grande Rojo · 01-31-2011, 09:17 PM

My Truck is like my 401k....... Invested lots of money with no return.

silverbullet01 · 01-31-2011, 09:31 PM

including what i paid for the truck. im rung up to a grand totall offfff, $817! haha

ratty 46 · 01-31-2011, 09:46 PM

I don't think I'm doing to bad:

$2K for the truck ... $1200.00 to ship it back from socal, carb, intake, msd - traded for it, $50.00 coil & brkt., 50 gal. almn. fuel tank - free, fuel system left over from a pro street car project that went racing ... prpbably in 4K total range right now.

Ratty 46

bbbc10 · 01-31-2011, 11:19 PM

i really dont have it up that much when im driving....im used to it...an i do have two 12" subs an **** is loud when turned up.....

68Timber · 02-01-2011, 01:24 AM

I started Bruiser with a 10 to 12K max goal, all told. I know I'm under budget now, but I'm too far in to start adding it all up - truth be told, I don't care anymore. Not that I can spend all I want, but rather I just don't want to know...

01-31-2011, 09:35 AM	#28
pig rig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: washington the state Posts: 730	Re: How much do you have invested in your truck??? paid $2800 for the truck(to much) $10,000 for engine and trans $5000 for wheels and tires $1000 for suspension and to lower it all the looks and complments pricless __________________ my sports car rolls on six wheels only because I'm to fat to get in and out of new corvette http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/ph...ped_detail.JPG

01-31-2011, 10:19 AM	#29
engineco713 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Port Deposit, Md Posts: 97	Re: How much do you have invested in your truck??? 2badgn....Mine is pretty much in the shape your was(maybe worse). The interior is totally shot. I'm looking to make it almost a clone of yours(color included as that was original). Attached Images __________________ 1993 Chevy Suburban 4X4 (Off duty driver) 2012 Chevy Impala SSV (Work Vehicle) 2008 Harley Road King (Play toy) Last edited by engineco713; 01-31-2011 at 10:28 AM.

01-31-2011, 10:23 AM	#30
engineco713 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Port Deposit, Md Posts: 97	Re: How much do you have invested in your truck??? Thanks for all the input!!!! I'm just trying to get a ball park estimate. It was my late Dad's truck so I feel it's worth it. __________________ 1993 Chevy Suburban 4X4 (Off duty driver) 2012 Chevy Impala SSV (Work Vehicle) 2008 Harley Road King (Play toy)

01-31-2011, 10:54 AM	#31
blackbeaSSt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 325	Re: How much do you have invested in your truck??? hmmm, details on this please!

01-31-2011, 11:14 AM	#33
dropd80s Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: wichita falls tx Posts: 429	Re: How much do you have invested in your truck??? I have about $8500 in my dually including the truck, GM fenders and core support, six 22s/tires, motor, tranny, new adapters, SD control arms and front bags. Its still got a long way to being road worthy though

01-31-2011, 12:19 PM	#34
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: How much do you have invested in your truck??? Someone asked me last week if I was interested in selling it. My response was "Where were you two years ago when I was trying to sell it for half of what I have in it and twice what it is worth?" Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado Last edited by Slonaker; 01-31-2011 at 12:19 PM. Reason: badd speeling

01-31-2011, 01:02 PM	#36
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: How much do you have invested in your truck??? I agree 100%^^^^^^ with 2badgn! do it right 1 time, so you dont have to redo anything while your working on another stage. foundation, safety, drivetrain, rust, interior,paint. something like that, unless you can do it all at once. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

01-31-2011, 03:06 PM	#38
sandnuriz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bakersfield,Ca. Posts: 340	Re: How much do you have invested in your truck??? Not sure if I do count it up I may pass out but worth every penny!When people say nice Blazer Attached Images __________________ 57 Chevy shortbed,327,Muncie 4 speed,12 Bolt rear end(current project) It's your ride build it the way you want !!!!!!!!!!

01-31-2011, 04:58 PM	#39
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: How much do you have invested in your truck??? the headliner is from lmc....the speakers sound good if you dont have any subwoofers....if you have subwoofers i would replace them....it fits good...do loose some head room...had to trim a little around where the visors go...had to wait like a month an a half for the speaker grille's cause they didnt come wth the headliner...

01-31-2011, 05:03 PM	#41
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: How much do you have invested in your truck??? $1000 for the truck $950-1000 for parts (so far) Attached Images __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9

01-31-2011, 09:08 PM	#45
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: How much do you have invested in your truck??? Truck - $2200 Brakes - $300 Injector pump - $400 Intake - $75 Injectors - $165 Glows and relay - $100 CDR - $55 hoses - $100 Fuel lines - $15 +$30 of diesel on me and the ground Headlights, filters, floor mats, mirror - $100 Trans kit and fluid - $100 Batteries - $300 Unique tools - $300 3 parts trucks - $1000 That's over 3 years and 25,000 miles to get it to a decent driveable condition This year's plans: Parts engines - $300 (looking for an uncracked block) Pulleys - $45 Electric fans - $100 Headlight upgrade - $200 Air horns - $150 Rebuild suspension - $300 Replace rockers - $200 91 front clip - $300 improve dash lights - $25 And that's before the rebuilt 6.2! My other truck, $800 +$100 of carb work, next is the A-833 conversion, headlamp upgrade, doors with mirrors, etc, etc. __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors

01-31-2011, 09:17 PM	#46
Grande Rojo paper or plastic? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 671	Re: How much do you have invested in your truck??? My Truck is like my 401k....... Invested lots of money with no return. __________________ 1967 Chevy SWB 250 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442157 1977 Chevy SWB 454 No More 454 getting 5.3 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310518 1977 Stepside Truck of the month winner http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=135524 1965 Chevy C10 454 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731372 1975 Dodge Power Wagon http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7871388

01-31-2011, 09:31 PM	#47
silverbullet01 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Annapolis Royal Nova Scotia Posts: 56	Re: How much do you have invested in your truck??? including what i paid for the truck. im rung up to a grand totall offfff, $817! haha Attached Images

01-31-2011, 09:46 PM	#48
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: How much do you have invested in your truck??? I don't think I'm doing to bad: $2K for the truck ... $1200.00 to ship it back from socal, carb, intake, msd - traded for it, $50.00 coil & brkt., 50 gal. almn. fuel tank - free, fuel system left over from a pro street car project that went racing ... prpbably in 4K total range right now. Ratty 46

01-31-2011, 11:19 PM	#49
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: How much do you have invested in your truck??? i really dont have it up that much when im driving....im used to it...an i do have two 12" subs an **** is loud when turned up.....



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