I figured that I should share my cost breakdown with the rest of you. I have included all the costs to me to build this car, including tools, propane for heaters, and all components I didn't end up using. It cost me just over $6000CAN to get it on the road, and to date, its cost me $8389CAN. Most of this cost is in the roof I made, extra tools I've bought in the last couple months, and parts that I needed to upgrade to make it better for the road/ track. If I were to do it again with the knowledge/ tools I have now, I could build the same car, only better for $4000 (If I started with the same donor). Sorry I didn't take the time to re-format everything below, it came from an excel spreadsheet. NOTE: PRICES ARE IN CANADIAN DOLLARS. (~1US = $0.87CAN for most of my build)
This is the format I follow:
Part Price Notes
Donor 1989 5.0 L Mustang Donor 300 Extra engine and t5 trany ('83) 200 The engine was shot, but I was after the trany Total 500 Tools Shop Crane 130 Bought used Tubing bender 115 Solder 16.94 Brake line bender, flasher, a tap 21.46 Spring and two #10-24taps 8.67 Propane (x2), oil, screws 76.32 Plate light, hole saws 38.38 Electric shears, grinding wheels 69.03 Bondo file and accessories 21.77 Compressor air filter/ dryer 14.68 Buffer wheel and polish 19.19 Paint supplies 15.82 Dollar store mixing cups, stir sticks, measuring cups, and plastic sheets Drill bits 45.2 Cut-off wheels 17.3 Nosecone mold 100 Welding wire 60 Wire strippers, test light, air hammer 41 Wire Wheel 20 A good Dewalt one for cleaning all that rust New Welder 226 My old one burned out under warranty, and this is the cost of upgrading to a better one Propane Torch 16.17 Spray guns 31.38 Taps 9.02 Reciprocating saw, extra blade 18 Backup lights, brake bleeder, welding wire 166.06 Welding wire was $100 of that Wire Wheel 16.94 Tire Changer, valve core tool, valve stems 84.14 Total 1398.47 Brakes Brake tubing, fittings and pads 109.96 One rear wheel cylinder, brake shoes, bleed screws 66.02 Brake fittings 7.28 Bleed screws, brake line 11.61 Parking brake cable 22.09 Brake Cable repair Kit (RH), injector clean 25.79 Brake Cable repair Kit (LH) 19.39 Total 262.14 Metal Steel to remake A-arms 40.65 Aluminum sheets (3) 173.56 One 4x8, one 4x6 one 4x7, all .032" thick Aluminum trim 18.04 U Channel, screws 15 Windshield frame, steel to cover exhaust 47.43 Steel for Grill 25.6 1x1 steel 166 16 gauge steel for floor 46 Steel fenders (x3) 50.97 One used for each rear wheel, and one split between the 2 front wheels Total 583.25 Electrical Daytime light module 45.19 New halogen headlights 138.48 Bought from Speedway Toggle switches, grommets 24.58 Used for hazards and headlights Rear LED lights and wire 67.37 4 round LED lights and 1 oval Halogen bulbs 31.61 Were put into the "Off-road" light housing. These were later scrapped Front signal lights (Again) 15.15 Headlights 25 Cheap "Off-road" lights which were later replaced Spit flex wire loom 10 For covering the wiring Wire, toggle switches, cable clamps 36.62 Crimps and battery cut-off switch 12.23 Nylon cable clamps 7.77 Reverse light switch 68.67 Transmission switch. Bought from FORD. Eventually realized that I didn't need it because reverse lights are not legally required. Waste of $$ 12V outlet, battery cable, turn signals 34.76 Grommets for LED lights 15.77 Battery cable 6.37 Battery cut-off switch 14.92 Replacement temp sensor 24.85 Front signal lights 15.69 Radiator fan 46.96 Crimps and windshield washer kit 16.98 Total 658.973 Hardware Hose clamps 10.77 Bolts 3.38 Screws and small bolts 24.71 Bolts 8.94 For seatbelts Bushing 2.58 For the gas pedal Bolts 6.4 Rivets, Clecos 112.7 600 stainless steel rivets and 50 clecos Staples 4.17 Bolts 6.08 Hood latches 9 Cotter pins, Lock nuts, cable ties 13.5 Bolts 10.13 Bolts 3.15 New lower ball joint 19.72 Hose clamps 12.25 Threaded rod, bushing 5.4 bolts, bushing 4.69 Hinges 6.18 For glove box Stainless 10-24 bolts 13.52 Steering U-joint, support bearing 34 rod ends 116 Eye bolts and carabineer 7.64 Hood latches 37.33 Bought after the cheap rubber ones dried up on me. Much higher quality latches with internal spring instead of rubber. Hood latch catches 6.26 The catches for the above latches Bolts 3.96 Total 482.46 Engine Oil filter 8.72 Belt, pilot bearing, hose 48.15 Rad hoses 41.4 Fluids 41.31 Antifreeze, steering, electrical cleaners, carb cleaner EGR eliminator 26.27 Fools the computer into thinking the EGR system is there and working Radiator 245.74 New, all aluminum, 2.5" Core radiator Air filter, Shifter boot, quick release fasteners, exhaust wrap 224.29 That exhaust wrap is expensive stuff Fuel tank sealer, stainless bolts 19.71 Sealer and bolts were for mounting my fuel pump and sender in the tank Exhaust parts and mufflers 94.38 Fuel cell 170.62 Mirrors, fan relay kit, clutch cable, brake proportioner, fuse block 238.48 Fuel lines and special fittings for 5.0L 162.25 Rad overflow bottle, tubing, brake fluid, lexan, driver bit 51.79 Lexan was used for the gauge cluster Fuel Filter 5.78 New Plugs 48.55 Didn't really need them, but was doing a tune-up New idler pulley 32.91 Power Steering Fluid 6.1 Gear Oil 13.25 Total 1479.7 Fees Licensing and taxes for donor 55 The donor needed to be in my name, and this was the cost of that Emissions test 36.75 Appraisal 145 Safety 87.81 MTO renewal fee (2 year) 118.65 Registration fee 10 Total 453.21 Money Back Selling mustang hood -75 Selling mustang front bumper -75 Selling mustang fender -40 Selling mustang taillights -10 scrap steel -57.5 Mustang shell sold for scrap -70 Total -327.5 Paint Body filler, paint thinner 43.79 POR-15 119.22 Exhaust paint 11.14 Paint 36.42 Fibreglass resin, crimps, fuses 63 Gel coat 47.25 Spot putty 5.64 RockGaurd, silicon, spray paint 22.5 Silicon sealant 11.29 For the body panels, so they don't rattle Paint, Putty, Sandpaper, Gas Can 42.89 Foam brushes, Rockgaurd paint, varsol 14.88 Tremclad Blue 14.56 Spray paint 12.42 sandpaper, polishing pads, rubbing compound 22.57 Paint 10.81 Total 478.38 Others Aldan Eagle Coilovers 1346.96 American made, rebuildable, gas charged, billet aluminum, adjustable Seatbelts 45.2 Rear-view mirror 12.67 non-slip tape, emery paper, kitty litter 29.1 Kitty litter was for all the coolant I spilt from the mustang Seat belts 45.2 Shorter ones that are better suited to my car Books (Painting book and rebuilding T5) 38.68 Chrome trim and cut-off wheels 54.2 SEATS Steel 60.84 Foam/ vinyl 64.21 Tubing/ Spray Adhesive 41.15 U Channel, Cocking, Foam tape 30.42 Bushings for Wipers 10.35 Windshield glass 63.28 Windshield glass, butyl tape 73.32 The first one got a crack in it, just before my safety inspection 2 spare keys cut 8.32 Foam, glove box lock, hacksaw blade 26.46 Foam was used to seal the bottom of the windshield Wood For Dash 38.57 Wiper blades 18.06 Power Steering Hose 58.53 Blew a hole in this hose while at the track Ear plugs 6.31 Total 2071.83 Convertible Top Metal Elbows 17.77 Fabric store purchase 75.63 Fabric store purchase 23.92 Tenax Fasteners 140.6 Stainless steel screws and 2 taps 28.11 Bolts 1.05 Door latches 61.72 Total 348.8 OVERALL TOTAL 8389.71
_________________ "The decision to build a car is not one reached through a rational mindset. It is a decision that is made because we have to do it! It makes no sense, but neither does love, children and taxes" -Sam Buchanan My Build Log: http://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=3054
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