skill required for build?
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I've been thinking about getting an Ultima in roughly 6 months, and was always planning on getting it professionally built. Just occured to me it might be a good idea if I have a go at it myself (I work 1-2 hours per day max). It'd also allow me to learn more about the car, and do something more constructive with my time.
Question is, is it reasonable to expect some with no practical experience working on cars but plenty of time, to build a good Ultima?
Question is, is it reasonable to expect some with no practical experience working on cars but plenty of time, to build a good Ultima?
Doc, I've come up with $65kAU parts from the factory. Sound about right? How much in taxs & freight do we pay? If I'm able to build it myself I will. I'd be able to order the first few stages. Problem is I have no where to build it (I live in an appartment, maybe I need to hire a storage shed/garage nearby).
One other Q for the builders, how long do you think it'd take to get a rolling chassis, based on working say 3 hours every day?
One other Q for the builders, how long do you think it'd take to get a rolling chassis, based on working say 3 hours every day?
I regard building a kitcar as requiring care and attention to detail rather than specific skills. Motor mechanic skills are less important than general DIY type skills as your build will include filing bits to fit, plumbing (oil, water, fuel, brakes, A/C) electrics (Radio, alarm, etc.).
Your comment about building to a rolling chassis stage may be misleading. The build sequence is best carried out with the chassis stood on a trolley with castor wheels. This puts it at a better height for ease of working and allows you to move it about. This is particularly relevant if you are tight for working space. As a result of this it is not necessary, and may make life more difficult, if the suspension is fitted too early.
I think you will find it very difficult to work if your project is not at your home. Apart from the security issues with a lockup it will require some amount of discipline to take yourself away from home to work on the car. Better perhaps to start by finding a better premises. My friends all agree that my ideal living space would be a centrally heated 4 car garage with a bed in the corner.
Steve
Your comment about building to a rolling chassis stage may be misleading. The build sequence is best carried out with the chassis stood on a trolley with castor wheels. This puts it at a better height for ease of working and allows you to move it about. This is particularly relevant if you are tight for working space. As a result of this it is not necessary, and may make life more difficult, if the suspension is fitted too early.
I think you will find it very difficult to work if your project is not at your home. Apart from the security issues with a lockup it will require some amount of discipline to take yourself away from home to work on the car. Better perhaps to start by finding a better premises. My friends all agree that my ideal living space would be a centrally heated 4 car garage with a bed in the corner.
Steve
Italiano,
Im looking at just under 28K pounds including wheels and shipping.Thats equates to about AU$68K.
On top of that, you will pay 15% import duty. ($10,200).
You will then pay GST (the Aussie equivalent of VAT) at 10% on the whole lot INCLUDING the 15% import duty.($7,820)
Your total should be therefore around $86K.
You then need to finish the car, have an engineer certify it, rego,etc,etc.
Andy
>> Edited by doc_fudge on Wednesday 13th August 10:53
Im looking at just under 28K pounds including wheels and shipping.Thats equates to about AU$68K.
On top of that, you will pay 15% import duty. ($10,200).
You will then pay GST (the Aussie equivalent of VAT) at 10% on the whole lot INCLUDING the 15% import duty.($7,820)
Your total should be therefore around $86K.
You then need to finish the car, have an engineer certify it, rego,etc,etc.
Andy
>> Edited by doc_fudge on Wednesday 13th August 10:53
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