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Many rigs on this site have started life on worse condition than the one pictures above. That is just East Coast Mint with the rust actually removed.
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Originally Posted by piecemeal
I'm definately working w/ a limited budget as well considering my 73 FJ40 cost $500. I would be interested in a budget thread!! Safety is key though.... I think others are being a bit harsh, but I know what you're thinkin' as far as wanting to do so much and seeing all these rigs with a million doodads. Keep in mind, probably half the guys that check this out have rigs in the same condition as you. We're all lucky to have our unique rides. I don't know how many tools I've had to correct about mine not bein' a jeep.  |
When building a rig, bringing it back to "stock safety" is a minimum.
Everybody has a budget. The hard part is the time frame of a build which people do not understand. The only doodad blinged out rigs are the ones in chat that we all laugh at.
Heck, I have been building;
My 1982 CJ-8 for about 8 years.
My 1976 FJ 40 for about 6 years.
My 1977 FJ40 for about a year.
My 72GMCummins Tow Rig for about 2 years.
My FJ40.5 for about 3 years.
My FJ60 for about 3 years
My etc, etc.
None of them are "done" but I wheel them all.
Most people post up thier finished projects or close to finished projects. They will not add up thier reciepts since they know they are way over what they intended to spend over a period of years and dollars. Some people have been working on thier rigs for over 10 years to get them were thay are today.
If you re-read Decided Advantage original post, you will understand. Starting with a safe base vehicle to build from is crucial. Nobody is bashing anybody, just letting them know to start with the end in mind and build a safe base vehicle.
