Parts/upgrade log book?

[camrat68]

I'm just wondering what everyone uses to keep track of maintenance items and upgraded parts and part numbers for their projects?

I have a four drawer file cabinet with one whole drawer dedicated to just my '68 Camaro. If I'm looking for the manufacturers part number for brake lines I installed ten years ago for instance, I have to spend an hour going through hundreds of receipts. I'm looking for something that I can break down by category like body, suspension, interior, brakes, etc that's a little more organized and portable.

How are you all dealing with this?

Thanks,
Jim

[Build-It-Break-It]

Maybe this will work for you?

http://store.staceydavid.com/collections/accessories/products/project-planning-book

[Project92rs]

I've been using this for a number of years to track maintenance and mileage on the cars. It has options for recording part numbers on maintenance and upgrade items as well as scanned copies of receipts. http://www.lonewolf-software.com/automotivewolf.htm

[Simon J]

I was about to build an Excel spreadsheet for my project but the loan wolf program seems good. At that price it looks flexible and convenient (but I haven't used it).

[indyjps]

I use excel, but I use it everyday at work so it's just second nature.
Years ago, a binder came in handy. I just keep info on the parts that were installed on the car and paint codes. not all the nut bolt gasket receipts.

I have to caution everyone on using excel, it's way to easy to start adding up the $ column. Spouses know this too. A pile of receipts on a legal envelope seems to discourage that kind of behavior.

This is a hobby and you may break kind of even, it's doubtful it's a money maker. Enjoy for what it is, just think of all the crap you'd waste money on if it wasn't for cars. Beer, strippers, poker, a new I phone, a new ugly shirt, I'll stay in the garage.

[camrat68]

LOL! I've owned the car for 31yrs, I will never break even with this car. :D

I guess I'll need to figure out Excel.

Thanks,
Jim

[indyjps]

Had mine for 26 years. Not even worried about it. I used to buy and sell a lot of cars, drive them for a season. It mattered more then.

About anything you wanna know about excel is on google. As long as you can add, delete rows (horizontal) columns (vertical), add and sum. You can lay out about anything you need for car tracking. If you wanna IM your email, I'll lay one out.

[CKreations]

Evernote is free and would give you some good options. I also use a free ios app called car minder (http://jgmapps.com/car-minder/) for basic record keeping and fuel mileage calculation.