Today's cost to build a stocker ?

Signman · 12-11-2013, 11:29 AM

When deciding to build my own stocker did some looking around and picked up a good southwestern 3rd gen Camaro. It was a daily driver in need of some work off Ebay. Really good straight body in need of paint, no rust! The reason reason for choosing to build rather that purchase was mostly financial but supported by the ideas I had for the car would have me gutting it and doing a lot over any way.

Gutted the car, did all the dirty work on my own, assembled the car over a five year period on and off. What had to be done by others doubt could be done much cheaper. It pays to help friends, they help you.

Tried to buy the right parts once, the best I could afford. Have not had to purchase the same part twice to upgrade. Bought what would help the car go fast.
The first engine was a somewhat economical attempt without in depth knowledge of stocker engines but all good quality parts and machine work. Was a .60 under piece no matter how much it was flogged. Finally hooked up with the right people "and "opened my wallet".

All told have at least $50K & 400-500 hours into the car.
Building the car, getting it to the track, winning rounds and a few races has been very satisfying. The work is hard, the payoffs are few but "The Moments are Unforgettable", friendships and camaraderie are priceless!

Dirk Olson · 12-11-2013, 12:33 PM

A fast 1.00 plus A-B auto/stick older car 55.

Dirk

B Aceves · 12-11-2013, 02:11 PM

Your biggest factor is if the car is built in Calif . add a huge budget just for paint alone ! its crazy what the EPA has done to the cost of Body and paint in California if you want a quality nice paint job….. you can't touch a good paint job in CA for under 10k

12-11-2013, 11:29 AM	#1
Signman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lower Slower Delaware Posts: 535 Likes: 22 Liked 269 Times in 99 Posts	Re: Today's cost to build a stocker ? When deciding to build my own stocker did some looking around and picked up a good southwestern 3rd gen Camaro. It was a daily driver in need of some work off Ebay. Really good straight body in need of paint, no rust! The reason reason for choosing to build rather that purchase was mostly financial but supported by the ideas I had for the car would have me gutting it and doing a lot over any way. Gutted the car, did all the dirty work on my own, assembled the car over a five year period on and off. What had to be done by others doubt could be done much cheaper. It pays to help friends, they help you. Tried to buy the right parts once, the best I could afford. Have not had to purchase the same part twice to upgrade. Bought what would help the car go fast. The first engine was a somewhat economical attempt without in depth knowledge of stocker engines but all good quality parts and machine work. Was a .60 under piece no matter how much it was flogged. Finally hooked up with the right people "and "opened my wallet". All told have at least $50K & 400-500 hours into the car. Building the car, getting it to the track, winning rounds and a few races has been very satisfying. The work is hard, the payoffs are few but "The Moments are Unforgettable", friendships and camaraderie are priceless! __________________ Frank Ferrucci I/SA 1271 "Be Thankful for the Gifts You are Given"

12-11-2013, 12:33 PM	#2
Dirk Olson Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 199 Likes: 50 Liked 172 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Today's cost to build a stocker ? A fast 1.00 plus A-B auto/stick older car 55. Dirk __________________ Dirk Olson 5036 STK

12-11-2013, 02:11 PM	#3
B Aceves Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 457 Likes: 1 Liked 7 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Today's cost to build a stocker ? Your biggest factor is if the car is built in Calif . add a huge budget just for paint alone ! its crazy what the EPA has done to the cost of Body and paint in California if you want a quality nice paint job….. you can't touch a good paint job in CA for under 10k __________________ Bob Aceves, 746 E/SA A&M motorsports