one to sell and one to keep

[lko67]

I have been wanting to build one of these for years and working at a ford dealership for 16 years before going independent I have gathered a lot of parts I have a 87 gt complete a 90 lx complete a 390 motor and a 4.6 out of a 03 explorer just looking for thoughts on what to build first for the experience then sell and build the next to keep

[Gumball]

I got two turntables and a microphone.

[fordboy]

Hey G-man....you are too funny...for some reason that turntable response gave me the giggles....oh ..an' I got FFR #8219 at 7:00 this a.m. .... 1.5 degrees out ...

[bil1024]

If just building for experiance, go with the 87, throw a carb on there for a period correct look and have fun

[mrmustang]

I have been wanting to build one of these for years and working at a ford dealership for 16 years before going independent I have gathered a lot of parts I have a 87 gt complete a 90 lx complete a 390 motor and a 4.6 out of a 03 explorer just looking for thoughts on what to build first for the experience then sell and build the next to keep

When I had the body shop, I had a customer come in and see two of my FFR's sitting in the shop and made the same basic comment that you did. Are you him? Where in PA are you located?


Bill S.

[lko67]

no not me near Williamsport do you think you can build one and sell it and break even just have lots of time on my hands after selling my shop and idle hands you know haha went to school for autobody so I think I can save a lot of money on the bodywork part

[j.miller]

With your skill, part supply and knowledge you should be able to recover your out of pocket plus 5-8k. You need to build really clean and stay close to the basic program and not re-engineer the project. The second one is gonna cost ya (just like drugs). You will save time having already built one. The problem comes when the second one is yours and you have been hanging around the forums for a while. Most cases it goes up a notch....a really big notch. I have had the honor of painting a whole bunch of roadsters and have had several second build customers and O'l #2 is the keeper. High and tight and 400HP ...da Bat

[mrmustang]

no not me near Williamsport do you think you can build one and sell it and break even just have lots of time on my hands after selling my shop and idle hands you know haha went to school for autobody so I think I can save a lot of money on the bodywork part


if you are asking if you could build two, sell one, and not have any money out of your pocket (meaning the one you want to keep is yours free and clear with zero dollars out of your pocket), not likely. Just being honest as a guy who has done this a few times :D ........


Bill S.

[lko67]

thanks for the replies just looking to break even on first one if I make a little that would be good then when building second will have better knowledge and I am sure everyone will help me spend my money on all the upgrades