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Yup.Good math,that`s what I figured,about $45,000.About the cost of a new Duramax without any improvements.The truck was set-up just the way I needed/liked it and was as good as new with excellent body/paint,new drivetrain,300+hp,adjustable suspension,go anywhere capability,tunes,and unique.
I provided a list for the insurance company to get that much.I could give you one,too.Utility beds are $5,000.The motor was $8,600.I had a new NV4500($1,800)and NP241($800)in it,converted from a dual-mass flywheel to a solid($1,800)and I had a Centerforce Dual Friction clutch assembly($500).Intercooler($1,300),hood($700).I changed the grille and front fenders and added Bushwacker flares.Overall paint job.The ARB air-locker/compressor and air bags.There was a Hellwig sway bar on the rear and Edelbrock shocks all around.Changed gears from 3.73 to 4.10/discs on rear.The bed was Line-X`d in a custom color as well as the surfaces on the rack(over $300 for each item.L.e.d. lights run around $90 x 4.Weld Outbacks/SuperSwamperSSRs($1,800).The custom tonneau cost $325.About $1,500 in the stereo.I bought the towing/camper mirrors from GM piece by piece @ $350.EGT,Boost,and oil temp guages in pillar pod.The seat upholstery cost $325.4" BD mandrel-bent exhaust and custom cold-air intake to work off the scoop.I built the rack,but the steel cost a good bit and it was powdercoated/lineX`d.I also made a pair of rub-rails with diamond-plate for a step that were powdercoated.There was a Honeywell 12v generator in one of the bins.I had to pay for some labor on some of it,too.I owned it from 4/98 to 10/04,so it was over a time period.Yet,it only had 130,000 miles at 9 years old (1/2 what I put on mt`92).But,the insurance company considered that high miles.I also got dropped,I was not Charged.It all adds up.