Today's cost to build a stocker ?

B Parker · 12-10-2013, 04:06 PM

Just wondering what most of you think it would cost to build a competitive stocker from scratch if you had the body already. Has anyone done this in the last year? I'm not talking about Billy's dime style rocket either. Old school or new school. Barry

HandOverFist · 12-10-2013, 04:16 PM

You can begin at around $15K minimum if you have the car already in hand.

Todd Bailey · 12-10-2013, 04:20 PM

Barry,
I'm right in the middle of exactly doing this. Had a '70 Nova body and made stops at the body shop for quarter panels and then the chassis shop for cage/fuel cell/weight box/battery mount. At present, it is back at the paint shop but this nasty weather is holding me up. Hopefully I went the smart route in buying a good used Woodrow Josey engine. Almost afraid to add it all up but it is what it is. This is NOT a cheap sport.

jmcarter · 12-10-2013, 04:25 PM

I've done some "ciphering"...I figure 20k for a .5 under stocker and 35k for a .9 under ride. All older iron.

HandOverFist · 12-10-2013, 04:34 PM

If you have to farm out the work vs doing much of it yourself the cost increases dramatically. Nothing I won't tackle on a car except machine work and headliners.

Billy Nees · 12-10-2013, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by B Parker

I'm not talking about Billy's dime style rocket either. Barry

Barry,buddy, that just cut to the bone!

Painter · 12-10-2013, 05:16 PM

Jim Carter is dead on the money for an older car(carb). An efi car will cost you $40,000.00 plus any real fancy paint or wheels. Add another 3-5 for a LS1 motor. $15,000.00 will barely fix a "complete, running" race car.

B Parker · 12-10-2013, 05:17 PM

Billy that was not my intent. I just know you do it for a lot less than anyone I know. And do it better too I might ad. ( How's that for a suck up) Barry

Billy Nees · 12-10-2013, 05:23 PM

Barry,buddy, wipe your nose, there's a brown spot on it.
I think that we're realistically living in a day and age where a 20K Stocker is "bargain basement" stuff.

Mike Gray · 12-10-2013, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by B Parker

Just wondering what most of you think it would cost to build a competitive stocker from scratch if you had the body already. Has anyone done this in the last year? I'm not talking about Billy's dime style rocket either. Old school or new school. Barry

Even if you have the body already it's going to cost plenty to get it ready. After reducing the weight, cleaning out sealer, stretching the wheel well, rolling the lips, I'll soon be ready for primer and paint. Having the body already helps but I'm figuring about $40K+ (including body) to get it on the track. To run competitive times? I don't think it will be possible in the upper classes were the new cars are.

12-10-2013, 04:06 PM	#1
B Parker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 849 Likes: 980 Liked 2,336 Times in 464 Posts	Today's cost to build a stocker ? Just wondering what most of you think it would cost to build a competitive stocker from scratch if you had the body already. Has anyone done this in the last year? I'm not talking about Billy's dime style rocket either. Old school or new school. Barry

12-10-2013, 04:16 PM	#2
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Today's cost to build a stocker ? You can begin at around $15K minimum if you have the car already in hand. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

12-10-2013, 04:20 PM	#3
Todd Bailey Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 311 Likes: 29 Liked 31 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Today's cost to build a stocker ? Barry, I'm right in the middle of exactly doing this. Had a '70 Nova body and made stops at the body shop for quarter panels and then the chassis shop for cage/fuel cell/weight box/battery mount. At present, it is back at the paint shop but this nasty weather is holding me up. Hopefully I went the smart route in buying a good used Woodrow Josey engine. Almost afraid to add it all up but it is what it is. This is NOT a cheap sport.

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jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,291 Likes: 2,359 Liked 3,162 Times in 967 Posts	Re: Today's cost to build a stocker ? I've done some "ciphering"...I figure 20k for a .5 under stocker and 35k for a .9 under ride. All older iron. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

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HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Today's cost to build a stocker ? If you have to farm out the work vs doing much of it yourself the cost increases dramatically. Nothing I won't tackle on a car except machine work and headliners. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321 Last edited by HandOverFist; 12-10-2013 at 04:36 PM.

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Painter Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 227 Likes: 4 Liked 162 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Today's cost to build a stocker ? Jim Carter is dead on the money for an older car(carb). An efi car will cost you $40,000.00 plus any real fancy paint or wheels. Add another 3-5 for a LS1 motor. $15,000.00 will barely fix a "complete, running" race car.

12-10-2013, 05:17 PM	#8
B Parker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 849 Likes: 980 Liked 2,336 Times in 464 Posts	Re: Today's cost to build a stocker ? Billy that was not my intent. I just know you do it for a lot less than anyone I know. And do it better too I might ad. ( How's that for a suck up) Barry

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Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,484 Likes: 3,581 Liked 7,676 Times in 1,729 Posts	Re: Today's cost to build a stocker ? Barry,buddy, wipe your nose, there's a brown spot on it. I think that we're realistically living in a day and age where a 20K Stocker is "bargain basement" stuff. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K Last edited by Billy Nees; 12-10-2013 at 05:26 PM.