Costs

Whoa, I thought that my DEC Alpha was the money pit.  Wrong!  This thing is unbelievable.  I knew that it was going to be expensive, but this is rediculous.   There are so many things to upgrade, add, and just plain beef up that I don't even see an end in sight.  Well, here is the breakdown:

Item Cost
66 VW $695
Body $5150
Bikini Top $130
Center bow (to support top) $60
Crating $200
Shipping (body) $620
Shocks $72
Alternator $125
Fuel Pump $18
Coil $14
Master cylender $14
4 Brake cylenders $24
Clutch Cable $3
Misc Shipping $50
Books $40
Shop work (Welding in new pans/brake work) $350
Wheels $230
Tires $375
Paint $60
Seats/Covers $40
Header $65
Gas tank $55
Gas tank that fits $95
Gauges $45
Head Lights $30
Wire $15
Rust Treatment spray $3
   
Total So Far ~$14,000 ($8623 before it was even rolling. $1200 for the engine, more for seats, radio, more shocks, etc)