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Rooster's82 · 07-22-2008, 01:45 PM

Old rusty c-10 asked me how much time and money I had in my truck, and it got me thinking...I'm sure everyone on here has got some pretty wild numbers and I for one would like to hear them!

Post a before and after pic and drop some number if you would!

Rooster's82 · 07-22-2008, 01:49 PM

So I'm estimating about $2000 to $2500 (including truck), maybe a little more. I have had the truck since Feb 08, so I'm coming up on 5-6 months, I bet I have well over 100 hours in so far. I think one of the reasons my number is low(?) is that I have barely touched the engine, but with it looking so good I'm adding more and more engine mods to my wish list.

**Captkaos** · 07-22-2008, 02:20 PM

here is where we discussed this previously:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281614

Rooster's82 · 07-22-2008, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captkaos

here is where we discussed this previously:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281614

For sure...I was hoping to add to it with some pictures of what everyone's investment yielded.

knightlife · 07-22-2008, 02:43 PM

11k so far including the purchase of the truck (a whole $500 bux for it!). mind you, thats 2 rebuilds, and all the maintenance that I have performed, including labor fee avg ($85/hour in this area).

BowTieOgre · 07-22-2008, 04:10 PM

I bought it for $1700 8 months ago and have put about $2000 into it including the lowering, wheels/tires, CD player, new bumper/roll pan, tilt column, dual exhaust and freshened up 350 that is about to be installed...and there is no end in sight.

I still want some bucket seats, new trans, body work and paint, rear end, and eventually some TT2s.

2 Before and 2 After:

flamingbig10 · 07-22-2008, 05:58 PM

I bought my truck 2 1/2 years ago for a grand, so fare I but 8,000 in mine still not any where done, the paint, primer, and clear costed over a 1,000 dollars, I lost count of hours working on the truck probaly close to 500, a rebuild mild 350 that had less than a 100 miles on it for $200 which I really saved there with 6,000 miles on it so fare no problems yet , th350 with about 1500 miles on it, suspension has new bushings, djm 2inch drop coils, 3inch spindles replaced a couple of months ago with a flip kit and drop shocks, replaced the front brakes acouple months ago, new interior, new wheels and tires, new front bumper

boatpuller · 07-22-2008, 06:01 PM

i don't wanna know.

Thumpin455 · 07-22-2008, 10:30 PM

Still not done, need some box sides, doors, cab corners, and rocker panels to finish the body. Then I can paint it again. I want to replace the springs, get drop spindles and a flip kit to lower it right. Also swap the cam and intake for one that makes more torque so it is easier on gas. As it is, its a dependable parts chaser.

Best guess is $1500, its nice having stuff laying around, like windshields, transmissions, engines, and most of an interior. If you make money off the other parts you sell from the donor, the parts you keep are free! Well pretty much. Another $2000 and it should be done and pulling the other toys around.

Before:

After:

cochino12 · 07-22-2008, 10:57 PM

My ex gave me a rough estimate on the '85 I used to have, scary!! Dont forget to add beers, pizza, burgers bought for friends helping out ha ha

**old Rusty C10** · 07-22-2008, 11:02 PM

ive got over $2300 in it as it sits but that includes the truck itself, insurance , registration and the rebuilt trans

impalamark · 07-23-2008, 01:09 AM

Sad but true
A lot more than I could get for it.
Mark

*72lb4x4* · 07-23-2008, 01:15 AM

Don't ask.

Its not how you count, its how you measure. Does rent count? No.

Its all in our minds...

TexasJeff · 07-23-2008, 07:30 AM

I am thinking abouit 14k or 15k over 10 years of ownership, that includes rebuilt motor, trans, brakes, paint, interior(that is not installed yet).
This is what it looked like a couple months after I bought, the bed was so rusted I replaced shortly after I got it.

This is what it look like today, have all of the interior bought, just need to find time to install it.

tvblazer78 · 07-23-2008, 08:27 AM

If I put down how much I had in the blazer my wife will find out some how and she would kill me. Plus I do not want to know, I would kill my self if I add up everything.. Some things are just good to keep to your self.

Trav

Rooster's82 · 07-23-2008, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvblazer78

If I put down how much I had in the blazer my wife will find out some how and she would kill me. Plus I do not want to know, I would kill my self if I add up everything.. Some things are just good to keep to your self.

Trav

I guarantee your not the only one in that situation.

I have got to say i like the way this is turning into a wish list too.

Rooster's82 · 07-23-2008, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

ive got over $2300 in it as it sits but that includes the truck itself, insurance , registration and the rebuilt trans

If you are adding in that stuff, might as well add the cost of gas! I seriously made the decision to ride my motorcycle to work for 2 weeks so I could save my gas money to buy tint, and some other odds and ends.

79gmcsierragrande · 07-23-2008, 08:31 PM

I’m at $4103.22; I’m keeping a running tally. That’s just steering, tires and wheels, brakes, suspension, and some of the interior. I still have the engine, trany, interior, and paint to go. I don’t look at it as how much I’ve spent but how much I’ve saved, Have you looked at the price of new trucks lately?

Here's my before and now but there's not much changed. It's been on jackstands for two months now.

79gmcsierragrande · 07-23-2008, 08:33 PM

The house has looked like that even longer, my neighbors LOVE me.

Albatrossian · 07-23-2008, 08:53 PM

I figured it up at just over $93.00 including the cost of the truck.. most of that in cleaners and spray paint..

Thumpin455 · 07-23-2008, 08:55 PM

My neighbors adore me. I am the only mechanic for 20 miles!

spr85gmc · 07-23-2008, 09:01 PM

about 9000 motor, wheels, sound system, 91 front end .........still need paint, tires, odds and ends

swb85 · 07-23-2008, 09:03 PM

lol, ~$8k in the motor/trans/rear......and it still looks like a stock 23yr old rust bucket with the hood closed.

spr85gmc · 07-23-2008, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swb85

lol, ~$8k in the motor/trans/rear......and it still looks like a stock 23yr old rust bucket with the hood closed.

x2

its an addiction we cant help

GMBowtie79 · 07-24-2008, 02:40 AM

A huge pile of receipts for this one!

and a couple of receipts for this one!

07-22-2008, 01:45 PM	#1
Rooster's82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Clearwater FL Posts: 271	How much you got in that thing? Old rusty c-10 asked me how much time and money I had in my truck, and it got me thinking...I'm sure everyone on here has got some pretty wild numbers and I for one would like to hear them! Post a before and after pic and drop some number if you would! __________________ JG If you can't find it at the junk yard you don't need it. Last edited by Rooster's82; 07-22-2008 at 01:49 PM.

07-22-2008, 01:49 PM	#2
Rooster's82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Clearwater FL Posts: 271	Re: How much you got in that thing? So I'm estimating about $2000 to $2500 (including truck), maybe a little more. I have had the truck since Feb 08, so I'm coming up on 5-6 months, I bet I have well over 100 hours in so far. I think one of the reasons my number is low(?) is that I have barely touched the engine, but with it looking so good I'm adding more and more engine mods to my wish list. Attached Images __________________ JG If you can't find it at the junk yard you don't need it. Last edited by Rooster's82; 07-22-2008 at 02:32 PM.

07-22-2008, 02:20 PM	#3
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: How much you got in that thing? here is where we discussed this previously: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281614 __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

07-22-2008, 02:43 PM	#5
knightlife Dark Heart Motorsports Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29404 DKFX Posts: 683	Re: How much you got in that thing? 11k so far including the purchase of the truck (a whole $500 bux for it!). mind you, thats 2 rebuilds, and all the maintenance that I have performed, including labor fee avg ($85/hour in this area). __________________ How Deep Can YOU Bleed..? 1985 Chevy Blazer K5- 6.2 N/A, 400 turbo trans CUCV, 12v converted... a new chapter 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.0 powwwaa!!! custom jumpseat install w/ captain seats, Hypertech tuner, MSD Blaster Coils, CB and twin antenna's, all electric interior, touch screen in dash. custom center console, with jump seat replacing original console. 1500 HD!

07-22-2008, 04:10 PM	#6
BowTieOgre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,461	Re: How much you got in that thing? I bought it for $1700 8 months ago and have put about $2000 into it including the lowering, wheels/tires, CD player, new bumper/roll pan, tilt column, dual exhaust and freshened up 350 that is about to be installed...and there is no end in sight. I still want some bucket seats, new trans, body work and paint, rear end, and eventually some TT2s. 2 Before and 2 After: Attached Images __________________ 1986 C10 - LWB, 305/700r4, posi, vortec heads Last edited by BowTieOgre; 07-22-2008 at 04:15 PM.

07-22-2008, 05:58 PM	#7
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: How much you got in that thing? I bought my truck 2 1/2 years ago for a grand, so fare I but 8,000 in mine still not any where done, the paint, primer, and clear costed over a 1,000 dollars, I lost count of hours working on the truck probaly close to 500, a rebuild mild 350 that had less than a 100 miles on it for $200 which I really saved there with 6,000 miles on it so fare no problems yet , th350 with about 1500 miles on it, suspension has new bushings, djm 2inch drop coils, 3inch spindles replaced a couple of months ago with a flip kit and drop shocks, replaced the front brakes acouple months ago, new interior, new wheels and tires, new front bumper __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

07-22-2008, 06:01 PM	#8
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: How much you got in that thing? i don't wanna know. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

07-22-2008, 10:30 PM	#9
Thumpin455 My truck is an alcoholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Marquette Mi Posts: 303	Re: How much you got in that thing? Still not done, need some box sides, doors, cab corners, and rocker panels to finish the body. Then I can paint it again. I want to replace the springs, get drop spindles and a flip kit to lower it right. Also swap the cam and intake for one that makes more torque so it is easier on gas. As it is, its a dependable parts chaser. Best guess is $1500, its nice having stuff laying around, like windshields, transmissions, engines, and most of an interior. If you make money off the other parts you sell from the donor, the parts you keep are free! Well pretty much. Another $2000 and it should be done and pulling the other toys around. Before: After: __________________ Too much stuff, too many projects to list everything. my 454 urged 76 swb beater

07-22-2008, 10:57 PM	#10
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: How much you got in that thing? My ex gave me a rough estimate on the '85 I used to have, scary!! Dont forget to add beers, pizza, burgers bought for friends helping out ha ha __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

07-22-2008, 11:02 PM	#11
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: How much you got in that thing? ive got over $2300 in it as it sits but that includes the truck itself, insurance , registration and the rebuilt trans Attached Images __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

07-23-2008, 01:09 AM	#12
impalamark Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cocoa florida Posts: 183	Re: How much you got in that thing? Sad but true A lot more than I could get for it. Mark

07-23-2008, 01:15 AM	#13
72lb4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,427	Re: How much you got in that thing? Don't ask. Its not how you count, its how you measure. Does rent count? No. Its all in our minds...

07-23-2008, 07:30 AM	#14
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: How much you got in that thing? I am thinking abouit 14k or 15k over 10 years of ownership, that includes rebuilt motor, trans, brakes, paint, interior(that is not installed yet). This is what it looked like a couple months after I bought, the bed was so rusted I replaced shortly after I got it. This is what it look like today, have all of the interior bought, just need to find time to install it. __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

07-23-2008, 08:27 AM	#15
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: How much you got in that thing? If I put down how much I had in the blazer my wife will find out some how and she would kill me. Plus I do not want to know, I would kill my self if I add up everything.. Some things are just good to keep to your self. Trav __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

07-23-2008, 08:31 PM	#18
79gmcsierragrande Manual Transmission Club Join Date: May 2008 Location: Grand Junction CO Posts: 292	Re: How much you got in that thing? I’m at $4103.22; I’m keeping a running tally. That’s just steering, tires and wheels, brakes, suspension, and some of the interior. I still have the engine, trany, interior, and paint to go. I don’t look at it as how much I’ve spent but how much I’ve saved, Have you looked at the price of new trucks lately? Here's my before and now but there's not much changed. It's been on jackstands for two months now. Attached Images __________________ 79 GMC Sierra Grande, SWB, Heavy Half If I wanted easy I would just buy a NEW truck!



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07-23-2008, 08:33 PM	#19
79gmcsierragrande Manual Transmission Club Join Date: May 2008 Location: Grand Junction CO Posts: 292	Re: How much you got in that thing? The house has looked like that even longer, my neighbors LOVE me. __________________ 79 GMC Sierra Grande, SWB, Heavy Half If I wanted easy I would just buy a NEW truck!

07-23-2008, 08:53 PM	#20
Albatrossian Georgia Boy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Douglas, Georgia Posts: 370	Re: How much you got in that thing? I figured it up at just over $93.00 including the cost of the truck.. most of that in cleaners and spray paint..

07-23-2008, 08:55 PM	#21
Thumpin455 My truck is an alcoholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Marquette Mi Posts: 303	Re: How much you got in that thing? My neighbors adore me. I am the only mechanic for 20 miles! __________________ Too much stuff, too many projects to list everything. my 454 urged 76 swb beater

07-23-2008, 09:01 PM	#22
spr85gmc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 648	Re: How much you got in that thing? about 9000 motor, wheels, sound system, 91 front end .........still need paint, tires, odds and ends

07-23-2008, 09:03 PM	#23
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: How much you got in that thing? lol, ~$8k in the motor/trans/rear......and it still looks like a stock 23yr old rust bucket with the hood closed. __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

07-24-2008, 02:40 AM	#25
GMBowtie79 Surviving, one day at a time! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Turlock,CA Posts: 295	Re: How much you got in that thing? A huge pile of receipts for this one! and a couple of receipts for this one! __________________ 79 Burb,350,tremic 5 spd, 4 wheel disc, daily driver 74 swb,350,350,driver & future project "There's no such thing as a finished project" Last edited by GMBowtie79; 07-24-2008 at 08:40 PM.

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