True Cost of a Classic Car Restoration

[RoadRunner1970]

 

[Richard Cranium]

Figure on adding at least 40% to the cost that you think it’ll cost you.

 

[gkent]

That's obviously meant as a joke 'cause ya' won't even get decent bodywork and paint for that money !!

 

[davek]

Im thinking this much

 

[gkent]

Im thinking this much

in 20's !!!

 

[eldubb440]

That's obviously meant as a joke 'cause ya' won't even get decent bodywork and paint for that money !!

7K lmao..........it'll buy some decent paint and materials

 

[eldubb440]

Figure on adding at least 140% to the cost that you think it’ll cost you.

fixed your typo

 

[moparedtn]

Not that I do anything approaching a restoration, but Fred has cost me about exactly what I planned
within about 10% or so...
but it ain't over yet.

Never is.

 

[Sixpactogo]

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My parts and hardware were double the cost of yours. I guess that's why Chargers are so expensive. I didn't have to re-mortgage my house but did spend my kids inheritance.

 

[Hey-O]

Figure on adding at least 40% to the cost that you think it’ll cost you.

My wife always doubles it, has as long as we've been married!!