what will it cost to make this shorty bobbed deuce/ any imput?

[supeman100]

hello I am new to the form and I am wanting to get a custom extra short bobbed deuce built, there is a local guy that is charging approx 23K to get this built , with hydraulic brake, steering, AC, soft top and a paint job, does this seem like a fair price to pay? this will be my first deuce and want some input. I like in Austin Texas if you can beat it and build it for cheaper let me know.

 

[supeman100]

*input
*live
sorry guys

 

[ke5eua]

To have someone else do it expect in the 20's

 

[supeman100]

also what size tires are in that picture and how much MPGs do you think one this size gets?

 

[wreckerman893]

You have to consider the price of the truck (deuces are getting more expensive), the cost of the fab work and materials (you have to have a spring kit), drive shaft has to be shortened, paint and labor. 23K may or may not be a fair price but if you can't do the work yourself then you are at the mercy of those that do this as a living or side job.

 

[Tinwoodsman]

By this one. It is a great truck! I have driven it!

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?121380-1971-M35A2-for-sale-in-San-Antonio-Area

 

[supeman100]

unfortunately I live under a HOA so I have to have the smaller bed, looks like a great truck tho!

 

[ke5eua]

unfortunately I live under a HOA so I have to have the smaller bed, looks like a great truck tho!

You should move to be able to support your upcoming addiction.

 

[JasonS]

That still seems like a pile of cash. There are always several listed on ebay; do any really sell for that much?

 

[m715mike]

If you haven't already, call Jason with militarytrucks.com
512-818-5261

He builds them not far from Austin, TX.

 

[welldigger]

Considering the bells and whistles you listed 23k is a lot more reasonable than most of you realize.

 

[supeman100]

@m715mike great thanks, will call him, right now im dealing with a new company in Austin zombiemachine.com

 

[ke5eua]

"I don't always downshift, but when I do its next to a Prius so the driver can hear me hurt the environment."

I laughed so hard because I own a Prius

 

[Mark the dutchman]

I would check with boyce equipment in Utah for good ready made pricing. they do an enormous turn of vehicles and ca offer good prices for you. If your doing the work yourself, think in the 5 to 10 thousand $ range. The most expensive one I've seen is a $60,000 crew cab conversion that's really luxuried out.

 

[supeman100]

I would check with boyce equipment in Utah for good ready made pricing. they do an enormous turn of vehicles and ca offer good prices for you. If your doing the work yourself, think in the 5 to 10 thousand $ range. The most expensive one I've seen is a $60,000 crew cab conversion that's really luxuried out.

I have called with them and they were about the same as our local guy if not a tad cheaper but shipping was a deal breaker because it cost at least 3k to ship to Austin

 

[ke5eua]

Drive it don't ship it

 

[welldigger]

I laughed so hard because I own a Prius

I'll give you bonus points if you can name the famous person this is quoted from.

 

[ke5eua]

I didn't know I was quoting someone.

I actually own a Prius and in the process of buying a m818

 

[welldigger]

I didn't know I was quoting someone.

I actually own a Prius and in the process of buying a m818

Just seeing who all is a fan of the show top gear.

 

[ke5eua]

Ahh, haven't watched it in a while.