derf Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 So yeah, I'm doing this next MJ build differently. I'm planning ahead. I know what I want.out of this build and what it will take to do it. So I started listing all of the parts I'm going to need to get it done. And that includes the prices for everything. All added up in a spreadsheet. Don't ever do it this way. You'll get discouraged before you even get started. It's going to take me a couple years to have this much cash together... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEmptyEveryPocket Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 ~$20,000? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Ignorance is bliss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 Just now, JustEmptyEveryPocket said: ~$20,000? I'm going to have a Dana 60/80 combo on 40s with long arm front and rear triangulated 4 link. I passed 20K already... The junkyard axles and all of the parts to rebuild and regear the two are pushing $9k alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 solution: Delete spreadsheet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 1 hour ago, derf said: I'm planning ahead Bad plan. Wing it. I didn’t know what color I was going to do mine until I walked in to buy some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEmptyEveryPocket Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 4 minutes ago, 89 MJ said: Bad plan. Wing it. I didn’t know what color I was going to do mine until I walked in to buy some. Random observation, take it or leave it. Just don't take offense at it: You're young. The desire to plan comes with age. After you mess a few big projects up by making stupid mistakes that could have been avoided with planning . . . . well, you learn to enjoy the planning phase. The mistake in this specific plan was looking at the $$$$. Should have just made a list and order of operations. Then buy parts a bit at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 Yep. I've had several half-assed projects that didn't turn out well. This one will be different. In a way, knowing the cost of everything will give me a better idea of how long it will take to accumulate what I need. But it also lets me keep an eye out for deals and snatch them up. I already managed to get several parts at good discounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 28 minutes ago, JustEmptyEveryPocket said: Random observation, take it or leave it. Just don't take offense at it: You're young. The desire to plan comes with age. After you mess a few big projects up by making stupid mistakes that could have been avoided with planning . . . . well, you learn to enjoy the planning phase. The mistake in this specific plan was looking at the $$$$. Should have just made a list and order of operations. Then buy parts a bit at a time. No offense taken. I appreciate the feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 It's crazy what a build actually costs. I would say it's well worth it's while. In the end doing it once and right is way cheaper. Planning is always cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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