Some of you may wonder what it's like to tackle a major project, whether the back-to-original-style restoration or a circus-wagon like mine.
As you have seen, there are a million stories surrounding these projects. Certainly RichsCorvettes and JohnZ, to name just two, could tell enough tales to fill ten books.
I don't know why, exactly, but the thought came to my head today, while picking up the final pieces needed for the fuel system, maybe some of you would be interested in seeing an example of costs. So, here's an example......
The cost to simply transport gasoline from the tank to the intake manifold in my car is approximately $CA3,100.00. HUH, you may say!
Boiling out and coating of gas tank inside and out; new sending unit, new mounting straps, anti-squeak pads, filler tube gasket and screws; new stainless steel fuel line along frame rail; Holley electric pump; Holley fuel regulator; Russell braided flex lines; Russell filter; umpteen Russell fittings; Russelle pressure gauge; dual inlet feed; and finally the Holley 850. I've got the receipts. :eek
Think carefully before starting a major, and talk to "the Boss" - the Mrs.
As you have seen, there are a million stories surrounding these projects. Certainly RichsCorvettes and JohnZ, to name just two, could tell enough tales to fill ten books.
I don't know why, exactly, but the thought came to my head today, while picking up the final pieces needed for the fuel system, maybe some of you would be interested in seeing an example of costs. So, here's an example......
The cost to simply transport gasoline from the tank to the intake manifold in my car is approximately $CA3,100.00. HUH, you may say!
Boiling out and coating of gas tank inside and out; new sending unit, new mounting straps, anti-squeak pads, filler tube gasket and screws; new stainless steel fuel line along frame rail; Holley electric pump; Holley fuel regulator; Russell braided flex lines; Russell filter; umpteen Russell fittings; Russelle pressure gauge; dual inlet feed; and finally the Holley 850. I've got the receipts. :eek
Think carefully before starting a major, and talk to "the Boss" - the Mrs.