Mon Apr 27, 2020 7:36 am by nikkinutshop
Before you start your Cummins truck write down the estimate of the cost of each major part and add an additional $1000 on a note pad. Add to your list what you are able to spend each month. Do the math and you will have a time. You will need to add to this list any upgrade estimate for tools.
Here is my IHC crewcab cost list.
R series crewcab $3500
R150 frame $1000
Cummins B 24 valve engine $4700
NVG 4500 transmission $1550
NVG 241dld transfer case $1400 +:shipping
Front and rear Dana 60 axles $2700
Miscellaneous suspension pieces $2000 (springs shocks) add another $2000 for air springs suspension, compressor and control valves.
Miscellaneous fasteners $500
Steel from Metal Supermarket $500
Welder consumables $500 You will need a good welder (eg: Millermatic200. I bought a used one for $1500 thirty years ago )
Body and paint DIY $1000, Professional shop $2500 - $24,749.03 for my Ford
American Autowire kit $750
Miscellaneous clips and crimp on wire lugs $200
Autometer gauges $500 - $1000
Fuel tank and fuel filters $500
Upholstery: I bought a used JUKI sewing machine for $500 and DIY.
Upholstery materials $500 -$5000
This is a basic list of materials I have paid out of my not smoking savings. ($130,000 over 38 years )
If you smoke or drink add these expenses to the cost.
This is my reality check list in real numbers. My 1940 Ford was paid out 35 years of banked overtime at work. The Ford has cost more than a hundred thousand dollars. It went over the estimate, a little.
A person might be able to buy some of the parts for less, but this does not reduce the need for a written budget estimate.
Don't forget to estimate a build time, then double it. I am dealing with old age and this is a serious consideration.
You do the addition for the baseline costs. This is a no BS list. I have the receipts for payment.
I would rather have tools I do not need than to need tools I do not have
Artificial intelligence is no match for real stupidity....