Project 53 Bel Air

[tterbo]

Overall I am pretty happy with the project so far. I started in July and, with limited time, have been
able to get this far in less than 6 months. I was just thinking about it and one of the reasons I have
been able to do so much in such a short amount of time is because I haven't had to purchase much. If I
had started with nothing I would still be building the rear suspension because I wouldn't be able to
afford all of the parts that kept the project progressing at this pace. Eventually I will reach a point
where money (or lack thereof) will slow the project down considerably. So far the only things I have
had to purchase are:

• Tubing/plate - $340
• Wheels - $550
• Wheel widening - $500
• Rear tires - $500 (Closeout)
• Trailer fenders - $120
• A-arm Delrin bushings - $300
• Misc. hardware, paint, etc. - $100

Sub-total - $2400
-Parts sold - -$700
TOTAL - $1700

As you can see the wheels/tires have been the bulk of what I have spent so far and a good portion of
that was paid for with the money I made from the stock wheels/tires and rear end. I know I won't get
too much further without having to spend money but it's been nice using up a lot of these parts I have
been sitting on for years. And unlike past projects it's been fun going such a long stretch without
finances slowing it down for long periods of time...