I still don't know where you get the time to do all this. I work 7 days
a week. I can't even find time to do a 5000 mile service, let alone
build a whole car.
Mike MacLean
Frank Clarici wrote:
> Mike MacLean wrote:
>
>> but unless you are Frank you have to spend
>> some money on these cars to keep them on the road. I suspect even
>> Frank has to spend some cash on his cars.
>
>
> That's correct.
> $800 for a safe quicky driver. (red Midget)
> $1200 for a very nice example. (Blue Speedwell)
> That was the out of pocket price for the 2 cars I did in 2003.
> And then there is the cost of the *project car* $200 for the Midget, I
> ain't saying what I spent on the bugeye tub, my wife thought it was a
> good price, I knew it was the going price. Those 2 prices are just a
> bit different ;)
> Oh yeah, that includes the seats. My upholsterer does them for $100
> each and he supplies the material. Add $20 each for new bladders.
> I make all the rest of the interior myself. $8 worth of masonite will
> do 2 complete Spridget interiors, $30 for good vinyl and $30 for good
> carpet.
> Another $20 for glue and for around $300 you have a complete new
> interior.
> Stop by your local auto uphostry shop, they are good at what they do.
> There are lots of places where you can save big bucks on these cars,
> just don't even think about saving a buck on the brake system.
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