QUESTION: PROJECTS UNDER $2k?

[phenometron]

Here's a question dedicated to all of us "broke" guys working a piece/project at a time...We all know the build as a whole could make a grown man cry if he added up the receipts. So, what single projects within your build would come in under $2000?

[dropit69]

the wheels on mine..lol...um unless you got it for free im sure it cant be alot..

[Jim Nilsen]

You need to pick up a copy of the latest Grassroots Motorsports mag and see all of the cars that ran for the best under 2k. It's a great article and lots of amazing and not so amzing cars.

There were several 12 sec. cars for that money if you can believe it!!

[Dstoltenberg]

The current build I'm doing right now is going to come in at about 1800 : ) Price of car and paint included. 83 Regal

[dadto2jays]

classic auto air and front suspension on my c10..did all the labor my self..

[shmoov69]

Most everything on my car was Done in less than $2k incraments. Obviously not the paint tho.

[CRead01]

Most everything on my car was Done in less than $2k incraments. Obviously not the paint tho.


same here. doin a budget 4 link right now under 2k. just got done with the front suspension with new upper and lower a arms and coilovers ats steering box for under 2k

[montessaj]

I think my interior came in at less than 2k or close to 2k. Maybe.

[MonzaRacer]

Hoping my Caprice and Monza keep budget reasonable:
Monza: Traded for
283 SB free with bearings
double humps, almost complete Traded for, still need retainers
LT1 FI intake
5 lug conversion, off old Monza
Megasquirt ?
Trans off the shelf
Wheels ? Corvettes with adapters from ebay?
Tires ?
Radiator, maybe off ebay????
May do S10 rear disc conversion, 200 a side 400 total
Now have God know how much in new tools like new welder costing money!
Caprice,,,traded.
Big block off the shelf, trans too, but may upgrade to Switch Pitch
Kore 3 brackets 85 front 85 rear so $170
Caliper kit off ebay $385
Rotors $55ea $220
Wheels $649 18x10 18x9.5
HMMM not sure on sound systems or interiors
Paint for either probably not over couple hundred each

[phenometron]

Sweet. I figured I could do most individual operations for about that. The body/paint is gonna kill me, probably the supercharger, and MAYBE the wheels...why? Because I picked some Forgelines that cost far more than my second and third choices (which include Fesler). Why do the Forgelines cost so darn much? Anybody know? I mean, Fesler and others seem to be as reputable but cost less...

[LowBuckX]

My 3 link is falling under $1200 https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61592

My Wheels and tires

$360 4 wheel disc big brakes http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115940&page=4 post #51 has my parts list

406 came in at $2500 thats full roller valvetrane aluminum heads etc.

[Yoda4561]

I'll be itemizing my upgrades at or below 2 grand for alot of stuff, mostly because of time constraints. I plan on making the car my regular ride, and a downtime of more than a weekend isn't gonna work out. I was kind of surprised at how many things can be broken down that way, other than complete engines, transmissions and fancy moser/strange/etc rear ends there's not a whole lot that costs over 2 grand all at once. My project is a 1975 firebird that I'll be picking up in a couple weeks.

So in some vague semblance of order that I'll be doing them in....

Manual brakes: Not quite sure on the cost, but I'm sure if I do my homework before spending a dime it could almost be done for free.

Performance brake pads on stock disc/drum brakes: 100 dollars

Mild sound deadening(spectrum undercoat, a bit of damplifier and heat shielding where needed): ~250 dollars

xpipe exhaust + hooker aerochamber and resonators: under 1000

1970-73 trans am front nose swap: ~400 dollars

Modernize and rewire electrical system, hella headlights: under 1000 dollars

Temporary repaint(rustoleum satin black or maaco): Under 500 dollars

Subframe connectors and solid body bushings: under 400 dollars

Delalum bushings where appropriate: ~500 dollars

Hotchkis TVS kit + 4 matched shocks: ~1900 dollars

B&M megashifter & leather steering wheel: 500 dollars

Rear end: if the stock posi works, won't be doing anything to it, but if not, it'll be moved up to first on the list, and rebuilt with new gears and a truetrac+ axles: 1200 dollars.

Prep for efi (stainless efi tank+pump, fuel lines, regulator to use with carb): 1200 dollars

Multiport EFI install, edelbrock efi manifold, injectors, and ez efi mutliport system: Should come in under 2k with room to spare.


17~18 inch rims and tires: Setting the budget at 2k tentative, but if I find a set of rims I JUST HAVE TO HAVE it could go a smidge over.

Kore3 C5/6 front and rear brakes: Depends on whether I go for the zo6 setup or not, but the basic C5 brakes front and rear should run under 2k for my
application.

The I'll finish off the suspension with tubular upper and lower control arms: 1700 dollars


After that it's pretty much the high dollar stuff that I don't wanna skimp on, giant cupholders, a stroker engine build, bowler 4l65e overdrive, maybe a moser wavetrac 12 bolt rear, the "real deal" final bodywork and paint job.

[crustysack]

my dash and gauges came in way under 2k ( made dash myself)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/02/dash011-1.jpg
my 06 GTO seat set was only $650
brakes- new booster, new master,prop valve, discs up front, around $800
vintage air heater a/c unit $1200
wheels and tires- old school Rally II
steering column, wheel, linkage $600
new Painless wiring chassis harness $550
windows all around about $900 (lots of ebay )
new posi carrier and rear end gear and rebuild kit $800
items NOT under 2k: 04 LS1 with 6 speed, global west suspension w/QA1 coil overs,body and paint,
of course I am not charging myself labor to do any of this stuff if I was none of it would be under 2k