Mechanical "freshen up"
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Mechanical "freshen up"
My car has been in the shop for over 7 days getting a mechanical "freshen up" including:
New brake calipers
Dual master brake reserve with booster
All new hoses
New battery
New shocks
New rear shoes
New leaf spirngs
New Dynaflow mufflers
New Battery
Pertonix ingnition
New plugs and new wires
New Sway bar
New Tires
New Motor Mounts
Rebulit rear end differential
New valves and hoses for air conditioning
All new fluids
New KYB shocks
And a bunch of little replacment parts whereever needed.
And keep in mind that this car was in decent shape when I bought - it juts has never gottent hte full attention it deserves.
I afraid d to look at the bill of this part of my restoration. Keep in mind this is without any MAJOR issues. Anyone have any idea of what this should cost - I figure the mechanical labor at 40 hours (75 bucks per hour is the labor charge where I live)
New brake calipers
Dual master brake reserve with booster
All new hoses
New battery
New shocks
New rear shoes
New leaf spirngs
New Dynaflow mufflers
New Battery
Pertonix ingnition
New plugs and new wires
New Sway bar
New Tires
New Motor Mounts
Rebulit rear end differential
New valves and hoses for air conditioning
All new fluids
New KYB shocks
And a bunch of little replacment parts whereever needed.
And keep in mind that this car was in decent shape when I bought - it juts has never gottent hte full attention it deserves.
I afraid d to look at the bill of this part of my restoration. Keep in mind this is without any MAJOR issues. Anyone have any idea of what this should cost - I figure the mechanical labor at 40 hours (75 bucks per hour is the labor charge where I live)
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 270
From: IL
RE: Mechanical "freshen up"
Its alot of stuff... but its alot of easy stuff nothing really complicated their... except the rearend rebuild which i have never messed with on a ford so maybe thats not bad either. Probably could of done alot of that your self and saved some major dough
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RE: Mechanical "freshen up"
I would LOVE to have done this stuff myself.... except I have no time, no skill... and no tools!
How I envy those of you who have the knowledge to fix your own cars - what a great feeling that must be...
How I envy those of you who have the knowledge to fix your own cars - what a great feeling that must be...
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Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 2,287
From: North Fulton, GA
RE: Mechanical "freshen up"
I think you're looking at $5-6k. Hey, ya' can't take it with you.
Even if you do the labor yourself, it is not necessarily cheap. Cash has been flowing like water lately while I've been acquiring parts and a new engine. Just about the time I recover, it'll be time for paint. [sm=helpout.gif]
Like I did with my Jeep build-up, I think it'd be better if I don't add up the recipts. Ignorance is bliss.
Enjoy your freshened ride!
Even if you do the labor yourself, it is not necessarily cheap. Cash has been flowing like water lately while I've been acquiring parts and a new engine. Just about the time I recover, it'll be time for paint. [sm=helpout.gif]
Like I did with my Jeep build-up, I think it'd be better if I don't add up the recipts. Ignorance is bliss.
Enjoy your freshened ride!
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RE: Mechanical "freshen up"
I know that one. I've had my '71 for 16+ years and this is the least expensive winter to date...$1k. [&:]
ORIGINAL: gothand
I think you're looking at $5-6k. Hey, ya' can't take it with you.
Even if you do the labor yourself, it is not necessarily cheap. Cash has been flowing like water lately while I've been acquiring parts and a new engine. Just about the time I recover, it'll be time for paint. [sm=helpout.gif]
Like I did with my Jeep build-up, I think it'd be better if I don't add up the recipts. Ignorance is bliss.
Enjoy your freshened ride!
I think you're looking at $5-6k. Hey, ya' can't take it with you.
Even if you do the labor yourself, it is not necessarily cheap. Cash has been flowing like water lately while I've been acquiring parts and a new engine. Just about the time I recover, it'll be time for paint. [sm=helpout.gif]
Like I did with my Jeep build-up, I think it'd be better if I don't add up the recipts. Ignorance is bliss.
Enjoy your freshened ride!
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