AutoPros V8 Build - Photo Thread

[evillecutter]

Total cost? Is the customer a member here? How's this holding up a year and a half later?

i asked them when it was all said and done how much - iirc it was about $35k not including the truck or shipping - said it was going to south africa

[RedProwler99]

i asked them when it was all said and done how much - iirc it was about $35k ...

Finally, the number we all were waiting for. As I digest the future of the VX, these sorts of conversions will save the survivors. I think a lot of VX owners know that, and a few are willing to admit it. For the mechanical equivalent of a "new" VX, the $35k pricetag is not at all alarming. Think about a generic new 2015 Jeep Rubicon at nearly the same number...Which would you rather have? I'll take the GM V8 VX...sooo cool!

What would be an ideal donor VX for the sequel here?

[WormGod]

Understand though, that $35K for conversion is NOT a restoration. No rotisserie and frame grind/paint on this bird. The key word here is "conversion". Me personally, I would consider a full resto if I were going this distance anyways. That honestly is a ton of money for a convert, so it is best to plan ahead what you want/expect.

And give or take a few grand for this convert for things like stereo system, suspension, brakes, etc. that you may not necessarily need that were done in this situation.