$$$ COST OF YOUR TEARDROP $$$

[Keith B]

I saw a mention in another thread about the "cost" of each phase of construction for a TD...don't know if it's been started...if it has I'll delete the post...if it hasn't, well, here's my $$$ woes....OH, and FYI: I'm NOT DONE YET>>>>> This also does not take into consideration the "left over, scrap, etc...." It's just what I bought, whatever's leftover will get used somehow somewhere...

TRAILER FRAME (5'x10' self built): $748 - total weight was 400#s
Steel: 2" sq. tubing (40'), 2" angle (20'), 3" flat (20'), 3" sq. tubing (10'): $90...and I have most of the flat left over and some of the other too.
2" coupler: $22
15" Auto Rims and Tires: $216
Torflex Axle: $161
Stab. Jacks: $50
Safety Chain: $17
4 Lights: $20
Wire: $12
Fenders: $75
Front Crank/Swing Away jack: $20
Primer: $22... but I only used about 1 qt of the gallon.. but I always buy gallons.... same w/ the paint, hardner and Naptha.
Paint: $23
Hardner: $10
Naptha: $10

FLOOR: $92, weight of about 80#s
3 - 5/8" ply: $54
4 - 2xs: $12
2 - Insulation: $44

TD WALLS: $153; weight of 50#s each
3/8" ply exterior: $48
1/2 framing (resawn 2xs): $20
Insulation: $22
1/8" interior: $63

SPARS: $91
13..1x3x6 Poplar: $71
13..1x3x6 Pine: $20
2...1x3x6 Oak: $25

HATCH: $141
1 sheet of 3/4" 9 layer ply: $free/aircraft shipping crate
2 sheets of 1/8" oak (ext/int): $36
1-1x12x8 Poplar $30
Insulation: $leftover
Hurricane Hinge: $75

ROOF/CEILING: $92
2 - 1/4" ply: $24
4 - 1/8" ply: $24
2 - Insulation: $44

EXTERIOR: $541
Epoxy: $175...however, I'll have 3/4 of the 2nd gallon left, same w/ Hardner and fillers, etc..
Hardner: $120
Fillers: $36
Applicators: $30
Primer: $80 (1 gallon of Interlux Epoxy Primekote)
Paint: $100 (5 qts of Interlux Brightside)
Solvents: $80 (Interlux 333, 2333n, 202)
Applicators: $30 (foam rollers, brush, mixing pots, etc.)

WINDOWS/LATCHES: $380
2- 15x30s: $150
2- 15x18s: $100
6 locks and keys: $130

AC/DC Converter and Charger: $125
Fantastic Vent: $95 (used)
Misc lights, switches, wires, connectors, etc: $75
Glue: $50
Plastic: $30
Tarps: $24
MISC Hardware: $50

TOOLS BOUGHT: $90
HVLP Paint Gun Kit: $60
DA Air Sander: $17
Jitterbug Sander: $13

[oklahomajewel]

I've saved all my receipts and kept a running total going, but not as organized as yours and no real fancy bells or whistles yet (like stereo, converter or microwave)

My 5x8 cubby has come in , right around $1800 including the frame, hubcaps and tires, battery, fenders, paint, porch lights, etc ... and every little screw and bottle of glue... There's still just a few things to do - reading lights, re-do the porchlight switches, and then the galley table and drawer...

So I still should come in for less than $2000 PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[toypusher]

Jewel,

That's pretty good. I think (not 100% sure) that I have about $2500.00 in my Cubby.

[sid]

priceless........

[Keith B]

Yeah... my amount is pretty freaking sad considering it's NOT DONE and I haven't even TOUCHED the inside yet... obviosly I "over-built"...

[critter]

Hey Keith,
You shuda done like me,I only got bout 600.00 in mine including the new 2000i honda.

[Keith B]

WHAT... do you need "welding gloves" to start the Honda
DANG that's cheap.

[critter]

Hey Keith,
Nope..bought it at northern tool and my wife was at home so it only cost 69.95.I didnt tell her bout the other 900.00

[Keith B]

[Ira]

Wow, Keith:

If I was your wife, I would beat the crap out of you for spending all that money. My wife went the no-sex route with me, but I think she's cracking. It's coming up on 6 months.

My guesstimate is 3 to 4 grand, but screwing things up and having to do redo them costs money.

[Keith B]

uhhhh, I'm not married.... but the dating has resorted to "picnics" instead of going "out"...OH, and I have more "toys" to buy, so figured I'd wait on the marriage thing till I get just a few more, then we'll see.

[GregB]

My wife went the no-sex route with me, but I think she's cracking. It's coming up on 6 months. My guesstimate is 3 to 4 grand, but screwing things up and having to do redo them costs money.

So Ira, is the $3-4 large the amount it took to scare her away from you or is that what its going to cost you to resume conjugal visits with her? Our own OJ (Oklahoma Jewel) summed it up if you need a hint, "diamonds are a girl's best friend."

GB

[UK-Corlett]

Hi

I was on the road for £850 ($1670). But I havent stopped spending since. I must be up arround the £1100 ($2162) now.

Clive

[Ira]

Our own OJ (Oklahoma Jewel) summed it up if you need a hint, "diamonds are a girl's best friend."

How can I afford diamonds?

I'm thinking (just thinking) about building another, and I'll need that money.

Let's see:

I got a 4 by 8 now, and I'm drooling over the 5 by 10s. So...

Sex...or 5 by 10?

Sex...or 5 by 10?

Sex...or 5 by 10?

I GOTTA go with the sure thing, and you sure as heck know what THAT is!!!

[Classic Finn]

I stopped counting longtime ago... but lots of livin on teardrop building time and fighting beauracracy.. My wife even told me she still loves me due to my persistence and building under the stars shop..

Cant forget the freight by Slow Boat and Import Duties..on main parts

Classic Finn