Thread: Project $ 3 K Is Underway

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".....Wanna bet on the 3k Mopar??........

"...only no wifey rules....."

I was going to post earlier about the realistic rules thing, I think it's appropriate. As people who have been in the buisness/hobby for a while we often come across gonga deals/freebees because of that whole networking thing. Keep in mind it's a 2 way street, even the first time builder starts getting to know of the local ner-do-wells (you know the crusty old hot rodders) will run into them. While we often talk about what a good deal/freebe we found how often do we mention the parts we donate to other peoples projects. I personally gave 2 working transmissions away in the last 6 months. Then there was the kid whos pieceing together the Falcon that scored the $500 basket case Hemi at about 1/3 it's true value.

I do think that realistic freebes should not be counted against the cost of the build, but maybe a realistic cost should be mentioned to give a person a feel for what he could expect.

One of the reasons a lot of my projects are long term IS to give me a chance to "shop around" for the parts I need at the best deal.

One of the things I'm also tyring to do with my journal on the 64 Ford is to give lower cost alternatives to how I'm doing some things.

All really good points, Mike. I'm like you. I ONLY buy something when I can get a deal on it, and will wait until one comes along. That is why it took me 6 years to build my '27.

Deals are out there, you just have to keep looking, and waiting.


Don