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02-24-2011, 08:15 AM
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Ouch
Finally got the cost to finish my engine. All I can say is Ouch. A lot more money then I was hoping. Now I'm not sure I will be able to make a June deadline. For some reason this car has fought me on every level. Keeps needing more money more money and then more money. I'm already way over the budget I figured I needed to finish the car. In fact it is true take what you figured and double it, then add some more to it. I had not counted on doing a second engine. At this rate I need a second job. Just venting.
Ray
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02-24-2011, 11:19 AM
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I hear you my friend.I'm glad I estimated high,eases the pain a little.I really quit keeping track around the first of the year.
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02-24-2011, 01:27 PM
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Why two engines. You running one in the trunk also?? HAHA. What did it have? WHat ya putting in it?
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02-24-2011, 02:01 PM
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First engine was a 69 396, worked on and then put in the car for 3 years. Went to finally get it ready to fire and would not turn over by hand. Ended up having water in cylinder No. 2 so it is full of rust. I can redue it for about half the cost of the one I want to put in, but don't want to take it back out down the road to put the correct CTX engine back in.
Ray
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02-24-2011, 06:20 PM
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Ray, I think we all feel your pain. Your story sounds a lot like mine, especially with the second engine. It is always OK to vent here.
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03-02-2011, 05:55 PM
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If everyone knew what you did about how much it really cost to build a car they wouldnt try to low ball when it comes time to sell.
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03-02-2011, 07:44 PM
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