Hi,
I found this forum searching for info on the RCR SLC and I have to say that I am impressed with all of the info in these forums! I'm a local OK doc looking to build my car. I don't have much experience in the automotive industry but have a good family background: My grandfather owned a car repair shop which has been passed down to my uncle. The other uncle and his son have done full on resto's of a '77 T/A, 50's Ford pickup and El Camino's in their large "home" shop. I hope to absorb as much info as possible and look forward to the challenge of doing this project.
A couple of questions:
1. Am I crazy for considering a build with just a basic knowledge???
2. How do most people dedicated to completing a build go about it? For example, budgeting for a kit may cost $40-50k and the remainder of the build another $30-50k is one thing but do most save up the whole amount or just buy the kit/chassis first and save up a little more and pick up parts along the way vs going full tilt right off the bat? I realize that going "full tilt" is probably the best way to go in terms of committing to the build, but it also seems like these builds would stretch most pocket books.
3. Please give me beginners pointers!
I found this forum searching for info on the RCR SLC and I have to say that I am impressed with all of the info in these forums! I'm a local OK doc looking to build my car. I don't have much experience in the automotive industry but have a good family background: My grandfather owned a car repair shop which has been passed down to my uncle. The other uncle and his son have done full on resto's of a '77 T/A, 50's Ford pickup and El Camino's in their large "home" shop. I hope to absorb as much info as possible and look forward to the challenge of doing this project.
A couple of questions:
1. Am I crazy for considering a build with just a basic knowledge???
2. How do most people dedicated to completing a build go about it? For example, budgeting for a kit may cost $40-50k and the remainder of the build another $30-50k is one thing but do most save up the whole amount or just buy the kit/chassis first and save up a little more and pick up parts along the way vs going full tilt right off the bat? I realize that going "full tilt" is probably the best way to go in terms of committing to the build, but it also seems like these builds would stretch most pocket books.
3. Please give me beginners pointers!
