Many people underestimate the cost and work it takes to restore a classic car. So Ethan & Kristin take a break from their F100 build to break down the cost that went into restoring the 1957 Ford build they restored a few years back and drove cross-country in.
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You may think you’re embarking on a budget car restoration and end up spending way more money than expected. So what should you budget if you’re restoring an old car? Part of that depends on the type of build you’re doing and how much of the work you’ll do on your own. Of course, if you want a wazoo custom build that you’re paying someone else to do – that’s a different story that can get you into the more-expensive-than-a-nice-house territory. But if you’re planning on doing a DIY classic car restoration, this car couple will walk you through the mild restomod build they did to Ethan’s 1957 Ford restoration.
They’ll break down the costs involved in each of the following sections:
0:00 Introduction to Ethan’s 1957 Ford build
1:52 Brakes & Wheels
3:57 Suspension & Steering
6:27 Engine & Exhaust
8:48 Drivetrain
11:30 Interior & Exterior
15:27 Expendables (Cleaning & Paint materials, Car Fluids, etc)
20:43 BONUS – Ethan & Kristin have a drag race face-off
So how much did it add up to? You’ll have to watch to find out!
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Depends how far you want to go with it.
Excellent presentation. Thanks for the information. U 2 rock.
Love the show, love the content.
If your into an 1946 Austin Model 16 for 2,500.00 go to San Diego Craigslist ( all the parts are there accept for the seats ) she's a real beauty .
I just bought an Out of Sight Audio for my 67 Pontiac Catalina. You can connect it to your phone using Bluetooth, and upgrade it with additional speakers and an amp later down the road. Plus you don’t have to modify your original radio.
But why does a "master tech" need to pay another man $1300 to rebuild his rear axle differential for him? Shit, I would have done it for half that, and even taught you how, so that you can just do it for yourself next time…
Great video.
Body work? Paint?
Fun video !!!
1st time viewing and a great page. I have been doing restorations since 1968 and when I start a project I plan on 10 times my original estimate. If it's less, I'm happy. And I think the 57 Fords are simply sexy