The REAL Cost of Car Restoration | Extra Good

Many people underestimate the cost and work it takes to restore a classic car. So Ethan & Kristin take a break from their F100 build to break down the cost that went into restoring the 1957 Ford build they restored a few years back and drove cross-country in.

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You may think you're embarking on a budget car restoration and end up spending way more money than expected. So what should you budget if you're restoring an old car? Part of that depends on the type of build you're doing and how much of the work you'll do on your own. Of course, if you want a wazoo custom build that you're paying someone else to do - that's a different story that can get you into the more-expensive-than-a-nice-house territory. But if you're planning on doing a DIY classic car restoration, this car couple will walk you through the mild restomod build they did to Ethan's 1957 Ford restoration.

They'll break down the costs involved in each of the following sections:
0:00 Introduction to Ethan's 1957 Ford build
1:52 Brakes & Wheels
3:57 Suspension & Steering
6:27 Engine & Exhaust
8:48 Drivetrain
11:30 Interior & Exterior
15:27 Expendables (Cleaning & Paint materials, Car Fluids, etc)
20:43 BONUS - Ethan & Kristin have a drag race face-off

So how much did it add up to? You'll have to watch to find out!

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