Last Updated: 11:49:08 23-Aug-2009
1973 Chevrolet Blazer Overhaul
Frame & Chassis
Projected
Item             Price Price
Sandblasting Sand $50.00 $230.00
Imron Paint & Primer for Chassis $300.00 $269.00
AutoFab Steering Brace $100.00 $110.00
Off-Road Unlimited Steering Frame re-inforcment $50.00 $65.00
Sandblasting Nozzels $20.00 $17.00
Spring Bolts $20.00 $29.00
Suspension Bushings $100.00 $78.00
Sway-Bar quick disconnect kit $100.00 $92.00
Front Shackle kit $50.00 $59.00
Shocks $200.00
ReNu existing 45gallon Fuel Tank $100.00 $150.00
Stainless steel fuel & brake lines $150.00 $278.00
Hitch bolts $0.00 $10.00
Axle vent tubing $15.00 $40.00
Steel & Welding of Rocker Extentions/Roll Cage supports $0.00 $110.00
Roll Cage (Smitty Bilt Kit Front 4pt) $500.00 $275.00
Roll Cage welding/frame tie in. $100.00 $620.00
Roll Cage - Rear Section Fab/Weld, Seat sub-cage Fab/Weld,Seat Belt Bolt Plugs 200.00 750.00
Front/Rear Bumpers
TOTAL FRAME & CHASSIS:           $2,055.00 $3,182.00
Engine, Drivetrain &  Steering
Projected
Item             Price Price
RamJet 350 Crate Engine 12499120 $2,800.00 $5,200.00
Water Pump $80.00 $0.00
Carburator $250.00 $0.00
Driveshafts $300.00
Starter - 2000 5.7L Cevhy truck Mini High torque gear reduction 9000786 $60.00 $85.00
Ignition $150.00 $0.00
Motor, Transmission, Transfer case mounts $200.00 $33.00
Overhual Transmission & Transfer Case $200.00 $836.00
Overhaul Axles
Stainless Steel Flex Brake lines $75.00 $100.00
Bearings, Seals, Brakes, Ball Joints, Axle/U-Joints $200.00 $686.00
Rear Disc Brake Kit w/E-brake Calipers $600.00 $650.00
Ring & Pinion bearings/seals (R&R via Drivetrain Specialists) $300.00 $585.00
ARB Air Locker - Front Diff $600.00 $625.00
Detroit Locker - Rear Diff $300.00 $300.00
Tires & Wheels (H2 TakeOff T/W Set from eBay) $1,000.00 $699.00
Tie Rods and Drag link $200.00 $210.00
Power Steering hoses $20.00
Overhaul Steering Gear $100.00 $38.00
Centerforce Dual-Friction Clutch $300.00 $289.00
Flywheel $86.00 $0.00
SB Headers $200.00 $279.00
Dual Exhaust $200.00
Hoses & Belts $100.00 $60.00
Misc. Drivetrain $100.00
Sale of existing 350 motor ($250.00) ($300.00)
Rebuilt Steering Column Man. Trans W/Tilt 1984 W/Wiper Dim built in $0.00 $100.00
Mufflers Dynomax 17289 Ultra-Flo Stainless $0.00 $330.00
Alternator 145amp 15845338 GM 2005-2007 GM Trucks $0.00 $150.00
Serpentine Kit 12497869 $0.00 $280.00
TOTAL ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN         $8,171.00 $11,235.00
Body, Trim & Final Chassis
Projected
Item             Price Price
Fiberglass Body Tub $4,500.00 $4,450.00
Fiberglass Tilt Front Clip $987.00 $987.00
Doors $200.00 $98.00
GM Tailgate $250.00 $225.00
Undercoating and rustproffing (for doors & gate) $60.00 $45.00
Body mounts $150.00 $90.00
Painless wiring kit $300.00 $0.00
1" Body lift (aluminium puck type from off-road unlimited) $80.00 $70.00
Weather strip $300.00 $480.00
Misc. Bolts hardware $150.00 $120.00
Interior from '91 style blazer $500.00 $0.00
Carpeting $200.00 $0.00
Stereo $200.00 $0.00
Winch $800.00 $980.95
New SpecialtyTopCo Soft Top $380.00 $500.00
Underhood Air-Compressor & Tank system $200.00 $39.00
Bumpers $150.00 $680.00
Bezels $20.00 $28.00
Grilles w/NOS 350 Emblem $80.00 $98.00
Paint $500.00 $300.00
Line-X Entire Body. Inside and out, Top too. $0.00 $2,800.00
Windshield $100.00
FBHP Reinf. $0.00 $88.00
Tailgate Hinges $0.00 $55.00
Door Hinges - Upper $0.00 $42.50
Door Hinge Pins/Bushings (Lower) $0.00 $9.00
Heater Controls/Case W/O AC - Junkyard $0.00 $32.00
Heater Case H/D W/O AC - NOS $0.00 $50.00
Rubber Door Snubbers $0.00 $6.00
Tailgate Supports (Cable) $0.00 $12.00
Fiberglass Resin/Cloth/Hardner $50.00 $73.00
Heater Core $25.00 $19.00
NOS Woodgrain Door Panel Inserts, OEM 1973 $0.00 $30.00
NOS Tach/Fuel Gage $0.00 $80.00
Tailgate Latches $30.00 $30.00
MISC NOS/NEW parts (tailgate parts, door parts,  interior parts..etc) $0.00 $1,200.00
Corbeau Front Seats $0.00 $480.00
GM Wiper Motor $0.00 $125.00
GM 1984 Only Pulse Module 15598460 $0.00 $68.00
GM Wiper Switch (In Column) 7844954 $0.00 $52.00
GM Wiper Stalk 22510144 $0.00 $13.00
GM Wipe Arm Crank 22038927 $0.00 $6.00
Bulk Wiring Product SXL/GXL Wire & Heat Shrink Tubing $0.00 $500.00
NOS Dash Insert Woodgrain $0.00 $70.00
IGNITION SWITCH-W/ TILT WHEEL $0.00 $23.00
COLUMN MOUNTED DIMMER SWITCH $0.00 $10.00
STOPLIGHT SWITCH $0.00 $15.00
Park Lamp Lenses & Housing & Gasket & Screws NOS GM $0.00 $130.00
Rear Tail Light Lenses NOS GM $0.00 $42.00
Side Maker Lenses NOS GM (Qty 2) 6270434 $0.00 $23.00
Headlamp Switch Pigtail $0.00 $10.00
Healight, License, Taillight,Side marker pigtalis $0.00 $71.45
Misc GM Terminals/MetriPak Connectors $0.00 $200.00
KC Highlights 1624 SS Long Range Lights $0.00 $161.00
Sat Radio Install Kit (Ant,power,mount) $0.00 $20.00
AMP 350Amp Housings and Terminals $0.00 $80.00
CarlingTech Switchs $0.00 $200.00
Mac Air Solenoids (To replace ARB ones) $0.00 $50.00
KC 100w Rear Flood Lamp $0.00 $60.00
Hi-Temp Slit Loom $0.00 $100.00
GB500-SB Inverter/Charger $0.00 $289.00
Diamond Plate Side panels $0.00 $100.00
Polk C500,1 Mono Amplifier $0.00 $311.00
Polk C400.4 $ Channel Amplifier $0.00 $346.00
Polk MMC650 Rear Speakers $0.00 $101.00
Polk MMC525 Front Speakers $0.00 $91.00
Pioneer CD Changer CDX-P680 $0.00 $132.00
Pioneer Aux Input ox CD-RB20 $0.00 $53.99
Pioneer DEH-P77DH 1.5Din HU $0.00 $213.00
Infinity Kappa Perfect 10.1d DVC 10" Dual Voice Coild Sub-woofer $0.00 $120.00
3 25' Python RCA cables $0.00 $45.00
TOTAL TRIM & CHASSIS FINAL         $10,212.00 $18,028.89
1973 Chevrolet Blazer Overhaul
Totals
Projected Totals:
Frame & Chassis $2,055.00
Engine, Drivetrain & Steering $8,171.00
Body, Trim & Chassis final $10,212.00
TOTAL PROJECTED: $20,438.00
Spent:
Frame & Chassis $3,182.00
Engine, Drivetrain & Steering $11,235.00
Body, Trim & Chassis final $18,028.89
TOTAL COST OF VEHICLE REBUILD: $32,445.89
Cost Overun: Number in ( ) means I'm under budget, but probably not for long!
Frame & Chassis $1,127.00
Engine, Drivetrain & Steering $3,064.00
Body, Trim & Chassis final $7,816.89
TOTAL COST OVERUN $12,007.89
Over Budget  58.75%
Last Updated: 11:49:08 23-Aug-2009