After a few years of not tinkering with anything, i've gotten the itch to build another car. Run across the Type 65's on and off the last few years and like the fact i can skip the tear down, rust repair, etc of resto-modding a car and just ran across the R which makes me want one yesterday

Starting to do my research, and trying to get together a realistic budget. Last build (1975 FJ40 into a rock crawler) everyone said multiply your cost by 2-3x and you'll probably have a realistic number, which turned out to be the case, but I also changed directions after purchasing the vehicle.

Outside of what they tell you they need (below), what are the unexpected costs and parts in building these and realistic build cost without going all out?
  • Engine/Transmission/Rear End with Rear Brakes
  • Wheels and Tires
  • Paint
  • Battery
  • Fuel pump