[Dominik]

hi freeagent,

I see your point. It depends how well the buddy sytem works and how you calculate your own hourly rate and the availability of machines in your neighborhood.

a 427 laser cut bracket, i.e. for the windshield will cost you about 2hours to cut on the bandsaw (and bent) - maybe only one hour, but price for a laser cut part is $4 or so.
which, of course, you have to draw first to get cut.

if you have a bandsaw. If not add the petrol and time to get there. And the beer for your friends :-)

it also depends on the parts you can buy vs. what you make. We cast and machine our own uprights, you could use Mustang or other hot-rod parts.

or control arms. We make them, driving down to get the tubing, meanwhile FEDEX knocks on your door with a $20 control arm, ready to bolt on.

this is my 666th post, I shall retire and get a new "devilish" idendity ;-)

dominik