Mistakes….

I will list a few mistakes and link them back to the blog post. Hopefully, my stupidity will save you guys some money.

Mistake #1 – Never forget to check the wiring.… – Cost $240
Mistake #2 – Make sure that you understand SOAxle or SUAxle and what is needed… – Cost $200
Mistake #3 – Against my better judgment, I decided to take the Scout out to train the Sniper 2 EFI…That tow-ride cost me $200.
Mistake #4 – It’s not the most idiotic thing I have ever done, but with prior planning, I could have saved $300 round-trip towing by leaving the Scout up the mountain until all the SkyJacker equipment came in.
Mistake #5 – Get a solid quote on each part of the process. I shall explain. Find out what each part of the build costs. If it is a frame-off restoration with or without sand-blasting, get a breakdown. Does the frame and repaint cost include removing all parts and putting them back on? This way, you don’t overpay. It shouldn’t be part of the paint job and the sandblast… You are double-paying if you pay to remove all the parts for both. Get a price breakdown up front.
Mistake #6 – This fits into having the end product in electronic and mechanical forms. I did not plan on a V-Belt to Serpentine Belt engine conversion. This is not a super costly mistake, but it cost me a few hundred dollars because I had to replace my radiator, A/C compressor, and a few hoses. The total cost was probably $4-500 for the mistake.
Mistake #7 – I allowed work on my electrical system to start WITHOUT an endpoint. I talked to a few people online about how much it should cost to put a Scout II wiring kit into the ’72 Scout. All I am saying, and I know you will. Get an estimate to stick to when it comes to your work. If someone says it will cost $1200, tell them to call you as soon as it costs one penny more. Especially if they don’t know precisely what they are getting into. The total cost could go up to $800.

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