I've sent a message directly to Rikk, detailing what I'm into things so
far. I'll put everything in a web site when it's all said and done. For
now though, I'm in about $13,000 (acquisition, parts, supplies, and labor)
if you use the $45.00 and hour rate.
While I understand the $65 - $75 an hour argument, I'd just like to add
this thought.
While I can DO the body work, paint, tune up, even major engine work, I
don't do it every day. I have a learning/remembering curve the $75 an hour
guy does not. And while I may ultimately achieve the same results, it
takes me two to three times as long, so I'm probably only worth $25 to $35
an hour as a Carryall Mechanic.
Chris Davis
At 01:35 PM 5/1/01 -0400, Robert Barber wrote:
> I'de vary the rating based on how much can you do your self..
> IE if your skill set is limited to turning a wrench and using a
> spray can then $ 45.00 / hr is about right. But you get into the
> skills such as motor / transmission rebuilding or quality body work ,
> well now your talking closer to $ 65.00 or $ 75.00 an hour
>
> Rule of thumb is your work is just as valuable as the guy you
> have to pay to do the work for you ..The question is more one
> of time .. Do you have the time to do the work or is it more
> time and cost effective to pay another who makes their loving
> to do that work. IE you can rebuild the trans but it will take you
> three weeks of working nights and weekends to do it vs handing it
> to Joes trans shop on Sat and picking it up the next Sat
>
> It boils down to good ol project management in which there are
> three key factors ..Money, people and time.. Remember you can
> only extend / short change one of the three..
>
> Short the money and you will need more time and people
> Short the people and you need more money and time
> Short the time and you need more people and money
>
> Set a goal of when it has to be done and then back into the
> requirements to get it there..
>
> Bob B
>
>>From: Rikk Rogers <rkltd@swbell.net>
>>To: <mil-veh@mil-veh.org> (Military Vehicles Mailing List)
>>Subject: Re: [MV] WC53 Carryall Restoration Entry #44
>>Date: Tue, 01 May 2001 11:19:08 -0500
>>
>>Chris & list,
>>I am enjoying your updates a lot, and the step by step is highly
>>informative.
>>Something I would like to know when you are done is the "REAL" value of your
>>truck.
>>Based on acquisition, parts & supplies, but most importantly labor, Hrs X
>>rate.
>>We all know this takes both skill and an artistry, and the ability to do
>>basic research, I'm guessing $45 an hour to start.
>>
>>Any other input on rate and valuation?
>>
>>
>>Rikk Rogers - RK Lion LTD.
>>416 S 4th St
>>Ponca City OK. 74601-5335
>>(580)762-3157 rkltd@swbell.net
>>http://home.swbell.net/rkltd/
>>-M35A2- MVPA -22345-
>>
>>
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Military Vehicles Mailing List [mailto:mil-veh@mil-veh.org]On
>>Behalf Of Chris Davis
>>Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2001 9:47 AM
>>To: Military Vehicles Mailing List
>>Subject: [MV] WC53 Carryall Restoration Entry #44
>>
>>
>>Was up quite late last night doing dusting of all things! I must have
>>swept 15 to 20 lbs of dust off the carryall and the floor of its plastic
>>tent. Then I put the necessary gages back in, hooked up the jerry can and
>>battery, and moved it outside so I could blow another 5 lbs off it and out
>>of the tent with the air compressor.
>>
>>Created a small dust storm and after moving the truck back in, had to break
>>out the hose to wash off my wife's car, the driveway, the garage doors,
>>flashing and eaves.
>>
>>So, an entire evening spent cleaning up. Welding comes next, another time
>>intensive (for me anyway) project. Less than a month to go and my schedule
>>is in tatters. Memorial Day is starting to look like a long shot. I'll
>>stick with it though... you never know, and there is always the 4th of
>>July.
>>
>>Chris Davis
>>MVPA# 20000
>>Lake Forest, CA
>>'42 WC53 Carryall
>>'66 M274A2 Mule
>>
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