Here is a running total of all the costs associated with the restoration… I am going to try to keep this updated, with a net number, so, when I sold the seat for $100, that would be a negative cost. I will probably include tools that are specific to the build, like the tube bender for the roll cage, but not stuff that will get used outside of the project as well.
Total Cost as of the last update: $9278.00
Nov. 2021
1971 Hurst Edition Jeepster Commando
$2500
Nov 2021
Montway Auto Transport, TX to KS
$860
Dec. 2021
Tailgate, front stone guard, FB Marketplace
$250
Jan 2022
Sold the Original Back Seat
-$100 headrests are a safety feature!
Jan 2022
Jeepster Service Manual, ebay
44.95
Jan 25th, 2022
SuperWinch in a Box and Battery
$679.97 (needed to get the Heepster on to a trailer to get her VIN plate inspected, and get her titled, also, I just wanted to have this around)
1/1/2019
200lb hoist for hardtop storage on ceiling.
$183.76
Feb. 2nd 2022
Woodward Fab Pipe Bender and 2″ Die
$818.85 Jeesh, this was pricey. I will probably sell it when I am done with the cage.
Mar. 22, 2022
Rear Passenger Side Fender Metal
$182 Bought this from a nice fellow on the JCCA FB page. He built a crawler and cut this out.
Mar. 27th 2022
Rear Driver Side Fender Metal
$135 Found this on the JCCA FB page from a member who saw my post about finding the other side!
April 2nd, 2022
4″ lift kit
$1730.40 The Heepster had some helper springs, and was already fitting 31″ tires… But it all needed replaced.
April 15, 2022
Sold the Sport Bar
-$250 To a guy that was super happy to get it on the JCCA FB page.
April 16, 2022
Bought Front Seats from a Subaru Forester
$400 on FB marketplace. They are heated, power adjustable, and have a “stock look”
April 22, 2022
4 Original Hubcaps
$200 Perfect condition, gonna be awesome.