Proposed build - 33 Hot Rod

[DaveS53]

I agree that you should budget no less than $60K with good parts and that would not include paying someone to do all the paint and body work.

I have around $60-65K into my car, but the "roller" that I bought with radiator, gas tank, ride tech coil-overs, grille and Wilwood brakes cost almost $30K. I have a new LS3/4L65E "connect and cruise" drivetrain from GM, new Currie true-trac center section and Curries axles, custom dyno-tech driveshaft, Flaming River steering column and power steering rack and many other pricey hot rod parts.

On the other hand, I did all of the paint and body work and only spent about $2K to buy high-back racing seats, shoulder harnesses, and upholstered the interior with aluminum panels and boat carpeting. I also built a fully insulated fiberglass headliner that contributed over $300 in materials to that total cost.