Just how much money have you dumped into that GM Truck?

[K5_Fla]

Some people may not want to respond in fear that their old lady will see…

How much money have you dumped into your project since you owned it??

My me – have owned my project K5 for a year – dumped around 20K into thus far (including cost of the truck 3K) I track every cent for parts/labor. It’s pretty much done now – but still not a week goes by that I don’t fix/better something.... I love it.

Do I have issues I can’t stop….. still cheaper than a boat!

How about you?

 

[K5_Fla]

new pics from today - trying to make myself believe all the work and money was worth it....

 

[Chaddy]

Good lookin Blazer

 

[K5_Fla]

I feel better knowing that many other people share the same sickness as I have. I sure most people here would rather throw money into their rig than other "more pressing" items...

 

[sweetk30]

dont even ask this

way to much for me and my few rigs i have had or do have.

 

[howdiy]

Probably 5-6k, I'll have less than 15k in my trail rig and cummins k35 tow rig combined hopefully

 

[Big Ray]

nice rig....


me, I have a 86 rustbucket 'burb...I'm debating on whether or not to sell it, or build up the frame and drivetrain and swapping a nicer body on it later.

 

[BoondocK5]

I'll ask the wife...she seems to know every little penny spent on it, even if I don't.

 

[K5_Fla]

and in most cases.. whatever you "think" you may have spent is actually much more.. I'm sure most folks don't track every dime...

 

[tRustyK5]

Total out of pocket so far including purchase price is about $1400.00 as pictured. I have a big block waiting for it that cost me another $700 (with carb and stuff).

I have a D60 and disc'd, locked 14 bolt waiting as well as a NV4500/203/205 also waiting. Seeing as I already had these parts they fall into my definition of what I have into the truck "out of pocket". They were already paid for earlier when they were in a previous truck.

Mine ain't pretty yet, but I am working on it. Too cold and wet here for body work though so I'll pick up where I left off in the spring.

Rene

 

[K5_Fla]

looking good man... it will add up real quick....and never end... :-)

 

[K5_Fla]

funny thing.... my wife asked me today " what happens when you fix everything ?"

I told her...
1. that will probably never happen since I must have everything perfect.
2. If it does... I start fixing things that don't need to be fixed.

 

[1BEATK5]

im pushin 20k currently on the k5 and now it needs an engine. im including tires and wheels, and all that junk too. the only labor i have paid for is trans overhaul 1,2 and 3.
we will see how much the engine ends up costing me. so far $1000. i bought the whole truck to get it, hydroboost and a hydro clutch.


crew cab is about $2975 so far. i figure about $12k should atleast get me close to done.

 

[tRustyK5]

looking good man... it will add up real quick....and never end... :-)

Yeah, this is my 5th or 6th K5 now, and this one was a clean sheet of paper for me. It was rough but completely unmodified when I got it. No "Previous owner" stuff to undo.

This was my last K5, I'm pretty sure I was well over $25K into it in the 10 years I had it.

Addiction is a mild word...

I also have an '83 diesel pick-up, and an '87 Crew cab sitting here. Fortunately I have a large yard and oblivious neighbors.

Rene

 

[CGT80]

The new 406 being built for my C20 probably puts me up to around $25k now, that includes the previous 383 though. It adds up quick. My truck isn't at all a show piece but it is in great shape and has lots of nice upgrades. I drive it daily as a work truck (tool boxes and ladder rack) but it looks better than many people's daily drivers.

Oh.....my estimate doesn't include my labor, just parts and the labor for work I chose not to do myself. The great comments I get every once in a while, regarding people liking my truck, are priceless.

 

[rjfguitar]

Somewhere around $25K, but I'm almost done at this point.

 

[TheBeast_88K5]

Ummm.... This hurts my head.

 

[sixb]

Rene

This is the front end I'm gonna use on my k5.


There is no way to tell how much I've spent on my 2 projects since I'm to old to remember accurately.

My young beautiful wife is very understanding though

 

[blazin' j]

Originally had about $13000($2500 for truck) my 90 k5 after payin a shop n Pomona ca to due my one ton swap...after buyin another one(86)for $2200, shipping it to Louisiana from salt lake($950) then swapping everything from 90-86, new motor in 86, winch & numerous parts. I estimate about $26000 invested and it's nowhere near complete...it's expensive when u have to pay sumone($85/Hr) to wrk on ur vehicle...

 

[DK5]

I haven't added everything up yet but I figure about 10,000 give or take a thousand.. and its nowhere near finished yet.. To me its worth it though because I will have exactly what I want when I'm finished.

It will be my only vehicle (unless I get rich some day) and I use it every day. Cheaper than a brand new truck still! (so far )