| Auto Restoration Worksheet | |||||||
| ● Use a worksheet similar to this to itemize your sources for parts and services, their costs, and estimated start and completion dates. | |||||||
| ● If your total is more than you can afford, you might want to revisit your objectives. | |||||||
| ● Be sure to allow for schedule overruns when ordering parts or for services to be completed. | |||||||
| ● The prices listed below are examples and are close but not actual costs of the associated parts and services. | |||||||
| Vendor | Description | Cost | Annual Recurring |
Start date | End date | ||
| Identification and Purchase | |||||||
| Cost of Vehicle | eBay ad | 1950 Chevrolet | $9,500.00 | ||||
| Licensing | Department of Motor Vehicles | Transfer and license fees | $200.00 | $80.00 | |||
| Required Tools | Sears | Tools | $380.00 | ||||
| Rental fees | EZ Rental | Engine hoist | $30.00 | ||||
| EZ Rental | Car trailer | $50.00 | |||||
| Prepping the Workspace | Home Depot | Fluorescent lighting | $70.00 | ||||
| Insurance | Hagerty | Collector car policy - 1 year | $160.00 | $160.00 | |||
| Storage | John Adams | Garage rental | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | |||
| Restoration Education | Community College | Restoration class | $280.00 | ||||
| Literature (Books, Manuals) | Faxon Auto Literature.com | Motor Manual | $35.00 | ||||
| Factory Auto Manuals.com | Factory service manual | $45.00 | |||||
| Amazon | Auto Restoration for Idiots | $28.00 | |||||
| Disassembly Procedures | Costco | Batteries for digital camera | $12.00 | ||||
| Costco | Baggies | $9.00 | |||||
| Cleaning | |||||||
| Large Parts (Blasting and Dipping) | Portland Powder Coating | See Powder Coating below | |||||
| Small Parts (Bead blasting/solvents) | American Metal Cleaning | Remove grease, paint, and rust | $45.00 | ||||
| Repairing and Rebuilding (Chassis) | |||||||
| Frames | Portland Powder Coating | See Powder Coating below | |||||
| Suspension | Vintage Auto Parts | Front suspension kit | $280.00 | ||||
| Steering | |||||||
| Brakes | Ott's Friction | Reline shoes and turn drums | $110.00 | ||||
| Ott's Friction | Master and wheel cylinder kits | $44.00 | |||||
| Repairing and Rebuilding (Drive Train - Engine) | |||||||
| Engine Rebuilding | Portland Engine Rebuilders | Rebuild long block and balance | $2,300.00 | ||||
| Vintage Auto Parts | Motor mounts | $80.00 | |||||
| Cooling Systems | Mac's Radiator | Boil out radiator | $90.00 | ||||
| Lubrication | Schucks | Oil, filter, grease | $18.00 | ||||
| Fuel Systems | Mac's Radiator | Boil out and seal tank | $220.00 | ||||
| Vintage Auto Parts | Carburetor kit | $40.00 | |||||
| Vintage Auto Parts | Rebuilt fuel pump | $60.00 | |||||
| Vintage Auto Parts | New gas lines | $90.00 | |||||
| Vintage Auto Parts | Fuel filter | $10.00 | |||||
| Engine Bays | Paint | Rattle cans of primer and paint | $20.00 | ||||
| Repairing and Rebuilding (Drive Train - Transmission) | |||||||
| Clutches | Ott's Friction | Resurface flywheel | $40.00 | ||||
| Ott's Friction | Rebuild clutch disk | $35.00 | |||||
| Ott's Friction | Rebuild pressure plate | $40.00 | |||||
| Ott's Friction | Rebuild throwout bearing | $25.00 | |||||
| Standard Transmissions | Highland Auto Repair | Rebuild standard transmission | $400.00 | ||||
| eBay | Transmission rebuild kit | $95.00 | |||||
| Automatic Transmissions | N/A | ||||||
| Repairing and Rebuilding (Drive Train - Drive shaft) | |||||||
| Drive Shafts | Kanter Auto | Replacement U-Joint | $75.00 | ||||
| Repairing and Rebuilding (Drive Train - Rear end) | |||||||
| Rear Ends | Vintage Auto Parts | Axle seals | $35.00 | ||||
| Repairing and Rebuilding (Drive Train - Wheels) | |||||||
| Rims | Portland Powder Coating | See Powder Coating below | |||||
| Becker Auto | Sandblasting | $60.00 | |||||
| Hubcaps | eBay | Replacement hubcaps | $200.00 | ||||
| Oregon Plating | Rechrome | $400.00 | |||||
| Tires | Coker Tires | Wide whitewalls | $575.00 | ||||
| Repairing and Rebuilding (Body - Body Exterior) | |||||||
| Rust Repair | Westside Auto Paint | Replace trunk pan | $1,200.00 | ||||
| Dent Removal | Westside Auto Paint | Remove plastic filler and assorted dents | $1,800.00 | ||||
| Glass | Beaverton Glass | Windshield | $300.00 | ||||
| Beaverton Glass | Glass for two door and two vents | $280.00 | |||||
| Beaverton Glass | Channel for all doors | $160.00 | |||||
| Beaverton Glass | Felt strips for all doors | $120.00 | |||||
| Weather Stripping and Seals | Vintage Auto Parts | Window,door, trunk, firewall, light seals | $1,300.00 | ||||
| Repairing and Rebuilding (Body - Interior) | |||||||
| Upholstery | AutoUpholsteryKits.com | Seats | $675.00 | ||||
| AutoUpholsteryKits.com | Headliner | $200.00 | |||||
| AutoUpholsteryKits.com | Door panels | $400.00 | |||||
| AutoUpholsteryKits.com | Windlacing | $100.00 | |||||
| Classic Auto Upholstery | Labor | $3,000.00 | |||||
| Steering Wheels | Eastwood Company | Steering wheel repair kit | $49.00 | ||||
| Metal Trim | Cruisin' Classics | Buff stainless at $8.00 per foot (window and body trim) | $800.00 | ||||
| Heating | Mac's Radiator | Boil out heater | $30.00 | ||||
| Air Conditioning | N/A | ||||||
| Windshield Wipers | Ace Auto Parts | Replacement blades | $20.00 | ||||
| Sound and heat insulation | Eastwood Company | Hush Mat and heat barrier material | $480.00 | ||||
| Repairing and Rebuilding (Electrical) | |||||||
| Electrical - Engine Ancillary | Vintage Auto Parts | Tune up kit | $95.00 | ||||
| Vintage Auto Parts | Generator rebuild kit | $35.00 | |||||
| Vintage Auto Parts | Starter rebuild kit | $35.00 | |||||
| Electrical - Main Harness | Andy's Auto Electric | Wiring harness | $650.00 | ||||
| Electrical - Fuel System | Fred's instrument repair | Rebuild gas gauge sending unit | $100.00 | ||||
| Electrical - Lighting | Ace Auto Parts | Replacement bulbs | $35.00 | ||||
| Electrical - Interior | |||||||
| Finishing | |||||||
| Painting the Engine and Drivetrain | Ace Auto Parts | Self-etching primer and spray paint | $40.00 | ||||
| Painting and Bodywork | Westside Auto Paint | Repaint exterior, firewall, door jams | $9,000.00 | ||||
| Powder Coating | Portland Powder Coating | Powder coat frame, wheels, etc. | $450.00 | ||||
| Ceramic Coatings | Superior Ceramics | Ceramic coat exhaust | $250.00 | ||||
| Anti-rust Coatings and Sealants | Bob's Auto Parts | Gasket sealer, silicone glue, POR-15, urethane | $60.00 | ||||
| Plating - Chrome, Nickel, etc. | Oregon plating | Bumpers, grill, hood ornament, etc. | $2,500.00 | ||||
| Plating - Zinc, Cadmium, etc. | Eastside Plating | Zinc plate all nuts, bolts, etc. | $200.00 | ||||
| Assembly | |||||||
| Purchasing Parts | Assorted | Miscellaneous parts | $1,000.00 | ||||
| Fasteners | Ace Hardware | Replace rusted nuts/bolts | $80.00 | ||||
| Motor and Transmission Mounts | Vintage Auto Parts | Motor and transmission mounts | $120.00 | ||||
| Hoses and Belts | Bob's Auto Parts | Fan belt, heater hose, and clamps | $68.00 | ||||
| Assembly Procedures | EZ Rental | Engine hoist, spring compressor | $50.00 | ||||
| Hidden costs | |||||||
| Trips to stores and service providers | 200 trips @ $3.00 per trip | $600.00 | |||||
| Shipping costs for online orders | $500.00 | ||||||
| Costs for returning wrong parts | $50.00 | ||||||
| Totals | $44,818.00 | $2,040.00 | |||||
| Note: | Don't forget associated costs such as car club membership fees and tours | ||||||