Ignoring the cost of the van to start with and transportation to Melb. Also the van was moslty good to start with. The engine had had work done and the body was rust free and painted already, although we have had it painted from the front doors back.

I have kept a spreadsheet of everything which is probably not a good idea. Bit scary when every few dollars gets added in.

I also managed to recoup a fair bit of money ($4,500) on selling excess bits and peices I either got in bulk lots when I purchased things I needed or stuff I took of the van.

Had a few good wins along the way. Best example was selling a GTS clock without the little knob for $232 and buying one for $50 with the knob.

With the wins comes the loses. Had to get the carpet redone after shit job by one trimmer. Bought a few wrong parts along the way as well that were for different models etc.

Could do it all cheaper 2nd time around and would be much more willing to try more for myself next time. Couln't this time as we do not have a garage at home. Going to build a new house soon so that will fix that problem but then we will have no money to indulge in anther van.

Well here goes:

Description Cost
Cigarette Lighter $29.00
Scuff plates screws $5.40
Window winders $19.38
Window winder springs $6.00
Mirror gaskets $35.04
Grease remover & Vinyl paint $25.98
Arial $19.99
Black Dash $150.00
Glove box $50.00
Front Passenger Seat $20.00
GTS wheels + Chrome rings + Centre caps + GTS wheel nuts $611.00
Pillar trims - black $4.50
sun visors x 2 $4.50
handbrake grip $16.30
Re Chrome Scuff plates $120.00
Carbie - 4 barrel, electric choke, HZ with emission control $370.00
Arm rest re-trimming $41.50
Air Cleaner $60.00
Suspension $3,500.00
Decals (beware of fan, Air cleaner set, tyre placard) $72.00
Bonnet cable $10.00
ERG Valve - Wrong one $20.00
Mirrors x 2 exterior GTS $250.00
handbrake cover $36.76
Ash tray $-
Radio $-
ERG Valve $16.50
Heat Sensor $5.50
Wiper Water Bottle $5.50
Kick panels $41.00
Interior auto trimmers - headlining $400.00
Take tyres off rims $15.00
Chasis Welding $500.00
EGR Thermal Switch $20.00
Armrests - Repo $140.00
GTS Mirrors x 2 Painting $50.00
Interior auto trimmers - carpet $120.00
Mechanical Repairs - mostly engine $4,587.00
Reproduction GTS Wheel centre caps $220.00
Door Trim Clips $20.00
Paint Wheels x 4 $350.00
Floor Mats $50.00
Pinchweld - Black x 13 metres @ $5.20 per metre $67.50
Wheel Allignment and tyre fitting $97.90
Guages Repairs (Speedo and Fuel) $424.60
headlight switchs (3), Cigarette lighters (2), Handbrake grips (2) $56.00
Exhaust replacement $519.80
Carpet - Redo poor job by Olympus $150.00
Matress for rear $550.00
Seat re-trimming x 2 $770.00
Console Unit $65.00
Boot Console HZ - repo $35.85
Power Steering Unit $250.00
New Battery $162.00
Clutch Pedal Pad $8.50
Brake Pedal Pad $8.50
Bumper Bar (Rear) Bolts $24.20
GTS Steering Wheel $250.00
GTS Clock $50.00
Weld in Windows and Quarter Panel Repairs + Respray Paint $4,616.00
Decal Set $550.00
Rechrome Bumperettes $160.00
Trimming for Cargo area $1,600.00
Decals Fitting $140.00
Fix Parking Brake and Window + other mechanicals $360.80
Power Steering Arms (short) $64.00
Wheel Nuts - GTS HZ $49.95
Rechrome HZ Wheel nuts $40.00
HZ GTS Horn Pad $29.99
Power Steering Rebuild $200 box, $200 Pump $400.00
Power Steering Pully $80.00
Power Steering fitting $220.00
Power Steering Belt $18.00

Total: $23,836.44