Realistic Cost to Build a Restomod

[dfrazz]

I think this is a good video on the realistic cost to build a restomod. Even though its a Chevy, it gives some idea on the number of hours and dollars.

 

[ardentind]

All depends how much of the work you can do yourself....

 

[Doorkicker]

All depends how much of the work you can do yourself....

100% agree.... and I would add parts are not getting cheaper... at least not for Mopar.

 

[gkent]

All depends how much of the work you can do yourself....

What, your work has no value ?!?!?

The way I see it, when you consider the value of what you start with, the cost of new parts, labor and materials that are outsourced, plus your own labor, any decent restomod should have an investment of around $250k.. Anything less probably isn't worth a glance from closer than ten feet.

So after typing the above I watched the video. I guess my numbers are a little low !!!

 

[Michael_]

Unless i win a big lottery jackpot or get rich otherwise i would not touch restomod/pro touring cars. It's just too expensive.
Yes if you can do all the work yourself it might be doable but most people (including me) can't.

Instead i would get a decent original 60s/70s car and something like a 90 ZR-1 Corvette or a C5 Z06 for the "modern" performance part.
Way cheaper and needs less "specialised shops" with less "specialised prices" for maintenance too.

 

[r4sedan]

I saw that. Big expense is still fab and paint and body work. Of course parts are real expense too.
But, Resto Mods sure seem to be bringing in all the dough.

 

[440 PHIXX]

It depends on how far you want to go. At the least, a restomod needs a modern drivetrain. You can get quite a few parts to upgrade the handling of a B body using the stock suspension.

 

[Jerry Hall]

As a kid in the 50's and 60's I worked for 50 cents a hour, sometimes less. Never expect to get your labor out of any project. You will do good to get parts and materials, plus some for the car. Doing the work yourself for the experience as a hobby has to be your satisfaction. The work that I've put into my collection that I started in 1990 has never really paid me anything back for labor, but I do have the satisfaction of owning some great cars and that makes me happy. My pay for this is probably less than 50 cents a hour, but it's the enjoyment that keeps me doing it. If it's fun, it's not work. Enjoy your hobby. If you are doing this for the money, the money is in control not you.

 

[Darter6]

Never expect to get your labor out of any project.

True, in 50 years of building cars (Mopars) I made money on 1. Had $16K in it, sold it for $25K.
But it is just a hobby. I enjoy finding, building. When I'm done time to move on to the next project.

 

[R413]

As a kid in the 50's and 60's I worked for 50 cents a hour, sometimes less. Never expect to get your labor out of any project. You will do good to get parts and materials, plus some for the car. Doing the work yourself for the experience as a hobby has to be your satisfaction. The work that I've put into my collection that I started in 1990 has never really paid me anything back for labor, but I do have the satisfaction of owning some great cars and that makes me happy. My pay for this is probably less than 50 cents a hour, but it's the enjoyment that keeps me doing it. If it's fun, it's not work. Enjoy your hobby. If you are doing this for the money, the money is in control not you.

Well said, it's a better life than a couch potato caught up on all the latest movies.

And other guys should buy a new car with a warranty and never open the hood.

 

[gtx6970]

There is a local guy around here

He had a full blown / no expense spared car built. 1957 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan

I was told by word of mouth he had over $500k in the car
Ive seen it in person a couple times. The car was Very VERY nice Yet different

I think it actually sold last year - just over $200 k for it
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air For Sale At Auction - Mecum Auctions

 

[R413]

I saw this in Phoenix, the paint and colors was stellar.

 

[gkent]

I love a good flame job !!

 

[Green72]

I am Hellcat swapping a 1967 GTX. 4 link rear, coil over front. 6 speed Tremec, Dakota dash, custom wheels. Not doing new paint or interior at this time. I will be 120k into it not counting the endless hours that I have in it!

 

[dvw]

If you are not a rich person in this hobby there is only one avenue. Learn to do it yourself. And no you don't add the cost of labor since you didn't pay any money. As far as "Pro Touring" why is that any tougher than a racecar, resto, or street rod? If you shop around, buy used, fabricate you can build some really nice stuff for WAY LESS than $40k. Work really hard and even less than that. I've never spent over $15K on any of my projects. It can be done.
Doug

 

[gkent]

And no you don't add the cost of labor since you didn't pay any money.

Absolutely ridiculous. You saying you're "worthless" !!!!

 

[RJ Squirrel]

I made money on one of my mopars, Promaster van I turned into a camper. Then the lady that bought it got rearended and made more than I did on the insurance!

 

[Sam69sat]

Absolutely ridiculous. You saying you're "worthless" !!!!

I got over a million in mine. $20k in the car + parts, $980K in my labor. At least that's how i figure it. Probably gonna take a loss when i can't find anyone that values my time as much as i do.