THE REAL COST OF A LIGHTWEIGHT SMALL TIRE ROLLER!!! - 25.5 Foxbody Mustang Street Car... Race Car!?!

[@troy-from-cjrc]

You're not wrong on the numbers, it's crazy money to race at this level. And you're right about building it yourself because the parts cost what they cost no matter how you got them. The key to getting started is to source a decent roller like you've found and finish it out your way. You're still going to spend a ton of money but no where near the cost of building one from scratch. The trick is finding a nice roller, not some cobbled mess. Great video and awesome information for anyone who don't know what they're getting into to go racing.

[@keithginyard7696]

Your vid wasn't boring at all, but was very informative for people interested in the cost breakdown.

[@bre3ze259]

Great video. Super stoked you mentioned Moore Chassis, I personally think they do a great job. One small detail people seem to skim over, is the cost of tooling alone if you decide to take on a project like this yourself. Excited for the future vids on this beast.

[@StreetCarJoe]

That’s a great point. A nice notcher and tubing bender can easily be 5-10k. Welder, supplies, the list keeps going…

[@mooreracechassis]

Thank you! We appreciate the kind words!

[@billmopar6461]

Cameron gets a premium cause he offers full service history , design advancement , progressive chassis who has won in your chassis

[@tonym995]

I’m a motorcycle guy who loves cars too and love this video!

[@joshschonfeld3675]

Awesome breakdown and I'm glad you mentioned Tin Soldiers, they do AMAZING work, their cars are really fast, and they're super humble people!

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks! And yeah tin soldiers are top notch! I’d love to get some chassis work done by them on one of my cars 💪🏻

[@jeason10101]

One the best vids I have ever seen on KZbin!

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks 💪🏻

[@nickpiazza4403]

So cool, I'd say 130k on a roller, and 220 race ready, depending on boost, turbo or nitrous, you gotta have 250k to be real competitive from there it's a money pit, but if you got it, I can't think of a better way to spend, great videos!

[@Ondalay.]

Welp... As a new owner of a fairly stock fox I may be a little over my head with this 😅. The dream is still alive none the less! Great vid as always!!

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks 💪🏻

[@Gsxr5slow]

$66,000. Love your videos joe! Just got the time to watch this one. Good information for anyone trying to get into a car like this!

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks 💪🏻

[@jakeparish1991]

John gibbons race cars in NC sells a 25.3 welded chassis fully welded out for about 4K

[@903thatboy]

I say you paid around 67,500. Love your videos. I would like to see more videos on wiring. Thanks for the great videos

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks! I have a lot of wiring vids coming with this new car, trying out alot more different stuff with it

[@twmooney]

So many other items that’s excluded. It’s no surprise it costs $150k - 200k. Engine, trans, wiring, plumbing, cooling, electronics it’s a lot. I say a roller like that you could expect to pay $85k

[@brandonjacobs6688]

I’m guessing about 55k. I’ve been around this car lot when it was a sb NOS grudge car in MI. It has always been one bad dude. I’m glad to see it’s gonna be back. Badass man.

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks! Yeah it was a bad dude when it was up there! Hopefully I can continue the awesome reputation!

[@jphorns730]

Man you talk fast ! Love your videos ! Keep ‘em coming . Your foxes are always beautiful can’t wait to see this one getting done up . Post video of any and everything …. 68,500 is my guess . And totally agree getting a roller built is the way to go your saving $$ and more importantly time and aggravation

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks! Plenty of content coming!!!

[@chrisrussellcreations]

I’m going to say you found someone that was keeping their drivetrain for a different car and wanted to get rid of this one. You got a deal, 57k. It’s a sick little Foxbody, looks like it’s going to be lots of fun. Love your videos man!

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks!!

[@zachslaton8357]

I'm gonna say you got a deal in $68k. New to your channel, but digging it already! Can't wait to see the rest of the build.

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks! Glad you’re here 💪🏻

[@ericbishop5484]

Dude that is intense! I never realized how much each part is… then uve got the whole drivetrain and trailer and and tow vehicle.. Dang

[@That_turbo_fox]

I just bought a older x275 car roller wasn't near the build of you parts but the brand name stuff is there but it's a steel 25.5 car with optic front and rear, 9inch, stange center section, stroud chute, wing, fire suppression, fiberglass front and hood, tube front, wheels suspension and more I'd guess 45k I got mine under 20k 2 weeks ago

[@radioactivefabrication]

appreciate you and cj doing videos like this. doing this kind of work isn't cheap and I'm amazed by the people that come in and think you can build a nicer roller for under 10k. I'd guess your in the 65k range on your roller

[@damianlindsey6177]

Man right, hell I am having to ship my truck 200 miles just to get the work done because there's no shops closer so that's an extra cost not factored in.

[@sabre-ub3op]

@@damianlindsey6177 yeah I had to learn to do everything myself or pay out the ass to get it done if you can even get it done within reasonable time

[@njclsx4252]

great video,people dont understand that part's and the shell are cheap/affordable, the labor is what you are really paying for,once again a great breakdown video

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks!

[@southbaykat9302]

85K- and time plays a huge part. You can be doing other jobs that bring in money instead of putting hundreds of hours into a ground up build . Love the channel . Can wait to see what the cost was .

[@MrSpawnamus]

65K -- great video, always wanted to build a car like this but after the amount I put in the “street car” I would need some money trees. Awesome content man!

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks 💪🏻

[@zsells9758]

Been waiting on this one. Keep the content going.

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks! Will do! Making good progress on the car and prepping it for the build 💪🏻

[@LAVDIMRECORDZ]

Your black foxbody was first time i fell in love in foxbodys, this summer im gona take a flight from Sweden to us to buy one bcs they didnt sell theese in sweden at that time.

[@StreetCarJoe]

That’s awesome!!! So cool to hear. When ya get one send me some pics 💪🏻

[@derektaulbee2360]

I definitely think you can save a good chunk of money by buying a roller already done that's been raced a season or two. I've been looking for a roller casually for about 6 months or so. It really is hard to find a nice car worth the money some of these cars are bringing. Solid information here Joe!

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks! Good luck on your search!

[@reubengarcia4773]

Woohoo…. I said $54,000. That’s a killer deal. Looking forward to more content of your build.😉👍

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks!

[@donponder4757]

HAD MY COUPE COLOR CHANGED, DOORS OFF, HOOD OFF, TRUNK OFF, BUT DID TELL HIM I WANTED A 3 FOOTER LOL.. COST ME $2K 2 YEARS AGO FOR THIS PAINTED IN DESTROYER GRAY. GREAT CONTENT JOE

[@robertgutierrez8958]

A wicked mustang like that .. with all the fab work and extras it came with .. 100rack$

[@midnighttutor]

Very good presentation! I am new to this aspect of auto restoration. Just curious how do these shops with the 10,000 square feet and all these bays with lifts and fancy spray booths stay in business? Are there that many Jay Leno's out there demanding this kind of quality work? Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[@marklottero5345]

I enjoyed the video quite a bit. My guess would be 80k, and you got a deal I have been learning some of these hard lessons updating an older 8.50CM car. Chassis work and car parts in general are so much more than they were, even just 10 years ago. Anyway can't wait 'till your next video

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks!!!

[@StainlessTIG2]

My car is a 86 mustang. I did all the machine work on my race engine and cylinder head work. I built the a custom wiring harnesses. It’s all Team Z suspension front and rear. I did all of the fabrication work to the car. I didn’t build the transmission. My car runs low 10’s with a non stroked 351-W on a 50 shot with a mechanical flat tappet cam. I’m into it for around $20K I’m sure the car can handle low 9’s with the bigger and badder Cleveland that’s going in next. It’s very expensive and a lot of time. This car has cost me a couple of girlfriends…lol

[@derrelldurden8683]

I’m in the process of doing this. I bought a 25.3 chassis from Matt Funkhouser that was $4600 that was already cut, bent, tacked welded. It does not include the backhalf. I have most of the other parts already bought to complete it.

[@ldtenenoff]

congrates crazy skills folks really nvr talk much about the engineering and just plain hard werk under the hood layin dimes on top of dimes Man if u dont do u tube u should just start filming and put the work out there the public will tell u yea or nea again congrates & b safe out there

[@zachjohanson1775]

Everyone thinks building cars are cheap till they actually have to pay to get it done! I think you paid 75k as a roller for the car. Love the content keep it coming!

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks 💪🏻

[@ebeaudry929]

Love the car - can't wait to see this come together. 58.5k. 👍🏼

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks!!

[@markkuntz3228]

I love you attention to detail! You have given me some really cool ideas as I plan to build my car. My guess is 68k for your new roller! I can't wait to see your upcoming videos.

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks 💪🏻

[@DeanSchumacher]

Great video nothing is cheap these days prices are insane but its also your life how safe do you wanna be I would say 65k thts one heck of a deal at tht price saving 25k-45k

[@challenger1320]

55k... that's a super nice roller! Cant wait to see it finished!

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks! Me too 😂

[@ProCharged377LX]

Amazing video! Thanks for breaking it down to make my heart hurt! SO dam expensive once you put it in writing!

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks!

[@nickstrother6215]

Love the content. Thanks for the breakdown. That level of fast isnt cheap. 64k

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks!!!

[@turbofreek]

no its not. but its half the part of it. tuning and power management is expensive as fuck. specially if you have no experience and nobody willing to help you with it. i have what id consider a badass top tier small tire street/noprep mopar. i cant get it to perform. very frustratimg for certain. money/time to spend to get testing to make it fast as it should be. which is high/mid 4s. mustangs are like cheap legos. how about a mopar price quote. lol

[@louisedwards5487]

I’m going to say you paid 60000 for the car and thank you for the content I really enjoy your videos!!! The technical information is so helpful to people like myself trying to build a car similar to yours.

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks!!!

[@WhatLiesAwaitUS]

No no, not at all. This stuff never gets boring, brother. Never gets old to learn something new. Love your enthusiasm. 🔥 On the car price, I'll go cheap thinking you got a real nasty steal on it, I'll say $61, 275.50 Keep up the awesome work, man. *Can't wait to see you back in a car though, taking her for a spin up the street to get some* 🍦 ✌️

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks 🍦

[@twisted__axis9435]

Hey man loves these videos!! Keep them coming I am going to sat around 78K is what you paid.

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks!

[@mikeh3558]

Appreciate the content Joe. I'm guessing with the lack of availability for anything and everything the roller was around 80k. I know everytime I place an order the lead time is 8 weeks to 6 months.

[@B-Nazty]

Can’t wait to see what you do with this thing man. Still waiting to hear what the engine choice was. I’m going to guess you got a deal at 75k. Keep up the great content bro!

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks 💪🏻

[@rickyscz28]

Wow I just started on what I wanted to be a no prep car and I had no idea that stuff cost this much! But I am so thankful you made this video! Imma guess you paid 65k for your roller

[@StreetCarJoe]

Glad it helped! Thanks 💪🏻

[@briancrow5385]

$117,000 as it sits. Good work is expensive but priceless at the same time. Sweet ride

[@andrewmorgan3847]

72k is my guess….awesome video man good information

[@tonymohr1304]

Welcome back to the channel 🏁🇺🇸✌️I think you paid 69k for your new bad ass car. Congratulations buddy

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks!

[@reubengarcia4773]

I appreciate this post! There's some great info that I've wondered about. My guess is $54,000. I bet David is eating Ice Cream watching this !🍦🤪

[@StreetCarJoe]

Dave needs to buy me ice cream!

[@reubengarcia4773]

@@StreetCarJoe Ice cream for Life! 🤪😉

[@abarry48]

I’d guess you were at 48K for that roller. With a smoking deal. Turbo bullet deal. Currently building a 25.2 chassis. And the wife keeps asking “how much more do you need to sink into the car before it’s ready to go?!” Me “🙄🙄 I dont know hunny. I don’t keep track of things I don’t want to know” Congrats on the car. Good luck on the build Joe. Go Dart LS. You know you want to. 😏

[@StreetCarJoe]

Haha! Thanks!!!

[@momentummotorsports6137]

Geat info my man. Love the vids

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks 💪🏻

[@RepStLouis]

Great video joe, people don’t know how much time and money goes into our cars. My fbody isn’t even on the same tier as your fox and I have 40k into my chassis but did everything my self and I’m a body guy so I can do all that too. Anyways my guess would be 85k for yours with the electronics buying second hand

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks man 💪🏻

[@leoreid5649]

I love it SCJ, honestly letting us know.

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks!

[@rocksolidmotorsports7297]

Im thinking of doing this video as well on my car because i have an excel file with every single dollar spent and Its lexan and wrap from being complete.

[@StreetCarJoe]

I would love to see it detailed like that. I have spreadsheets of everything from the roller and past I will be sharing when the build is complete 😎

[@Magilla614]

Pretty accurate. The build we're doing is mostly DIY and our current estimate is around $50K without a drivetrain. And that's probably low.

[@Alkyhaulic_91]

Super nice ride…..I’m gonna say right around $80,000 rolling with all the electronics etc 😳

[@EmmittMAKNHP]

47K is my guess. This was a great video Joe!

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks 💪🏻

[@terryleague5327]

Hey Joe super nice roller. Dude you need to put Ford power in that sweet notch. My guess at the cost $92,500 Enjoy your channel!

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks! This one may need some Ford power ;)

[@jkfonyi]

Seeing as you talked about how great of a deal it was I’m going low 65k .

[@benjohnson6248]

I'm going to guess 79,500. Really enjoyed this video. Thanks for the great content!

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks 💪🏻

[@RiskIt007]

Your right on point!! Excellent vid

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks!!!

[@davidalexander9343]

I'm gonna guess 63.5k but love the info. Can't wait to see the progress

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks!!!

[@l.e.s.4181]

I would love to have a race car bulit like that for STREET racing,but I can't afford it.ima very hard worker &easy learner to damn near anything I can do..just that I cannot afford to,I wish I had sum help&or s sponsorship or something.its my dream.because I can race with the best of them.. would really be nice to have a race car

[@joshsmith2290]

I like the content, and honestly for a nice top tier competitive roller that’s a low cos breakdown. My guess is $67,498.00

[@StreetCarJoe]

It is a very low cost breakdown. I rounded down and forgot some stuff… but I didn’t want to exaggerate it for “KZbin”. 😎

[@LocoFabandMachineworks]

65k sitting there very easily Great vid. Realistically there is an easy 100k in parts for a top dollar roller

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks!!!

[@andrewmazzetti6926]

Great video! I have looked at More Chassis as well, they’re top notch. Thanks for the information on the new car. I’m gonna guess $52k

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks! Yeah the guys at Moore are awesome! Top notch stuff

[@mr_steve_g]

Great content as usual Joe! I'm gonna say you paid 72k. Can't wait to see what you do with it!

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks 💪🏻

[@kaydendelgado6]

i’m gonna guess you paid $82,500 for the car, good luck and have fun joe! you deserve it

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks

[@kolemieux]

Fantastic video Joe - I am guessing after negotiations you moved on the car for around 75 (worth much more but cash can move a transaction along favorably)!

[@Nate-oh1wg]

I’m going to say 72,250k, great video, blew my mind!

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks!

[@kevinori3188]

Great video!! Really opens your eyes to how much $$$ it takes to go FAST!!! MY GUESS ON YOUR SWEET DEAL IS $49,500

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks. Yeah not cheap at this level at all…

[@StockyBaldman]

You are a smart guy so I'm gonna say you found great deal and jumped on it at 70k

[@JonathanReed1970]

Thanks for destroying my dream, Joe! Much appreciated! You are flat out a DESTROYER of dreams! Now its time to transfer from street/no prep racing to underwater basketweaving. Hopefully I can afford that. :) Oh, I'm going to guess you paid $46,467.50 for your rolling chassis. BTW man....just having fun. I truly enjoy your channel.

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks! Not saying ya can’t do a budget build and get nice stuff for way under these numbers tho 😎 Your dreams are still alive!!!

[@JonathanReed1970]

@@StreetCarJoe Is it better to find a well versed fabricator that can do it all or piece each "section" out to different experts?

[@StreetCarJoe]

@@JonathanReed1970 When it comes to doing a roller, I’d say most good chassis shops can do it all. The cage work, the tin work, the tubs, fitting the body panels, etc.

[@billmopar6461]

@@StreetCarJoe lucky you don't charge for labour you fuked up picking Cameron who has a car racing in ,3 months what you got

[@sergebasque8460]

Very well said to be compétitif and have a fun race car are very expensive, even now with part price going up be ready to do some work yourself.

[@philbetthauser9547]

Great breakdown of what it takes to build a top notch racecar. I'd have to guess $53500.

[@Spad68]

Street car 😄😄😁😄😃

[@philbetthauser9547]

@@Spad68 ooff you're right, my bad street car

[@loganbilbrey3387]

I’m gonna say $63,500 on your roller. Love the car can’t wait to see what you do with it!

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks

[@mikemoore201]

I think you sell yourself short Joe, I 100% believe you could build one as well as any of the big names, and better than some of them. You might not do it as fast as them, but you'd kill it.

[@StreetCarJoe]

Appreciate the kind words 💪🏻

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great vid!!!!!!!! 👍👍👍

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@StreetCarJoe 👍

[@fasteddie7218]

Love the channel. I'm guessing 115k

[@winey99cobra]

I'm gonna say you payed 62K!! Nice content..

[@badbilly4209]

75500 is my guess. Great car looks like it will be a winner.

[@Cultured_Barbarian]

Good shit man. New to this, but love the detailed info! My guess is 165k

[@jesseleister1525]

Love the video! Next you need Dave in there to say what he has in his "street car" promod....lol My guess is 58500

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks!

[@gtwolverine1212]

How can i get in touch with you ,to maybe put a holly system on my fox body please???

[@StreetCarJoe]

[e-mail]

[@RiskIt007]

Guess would be owner asked $50,000 and you haggled to $43,000. And that shows when people say 25cents on a dollar it’s not real. Yes you might find the fire sale but.. an educated person had that car built and he knew what he had into it. If you paid more I wouldn’t think you did bad either. Great vid!

[@robertdavis6824]

My wild guest for the Mustang I would say 68,000

[@Oldbutter]

Yes its shocking how much the true cost really is. Id guess you spent 40k on that roller. Idk if you have a plan for motor yet but a 7.3 Godzilla would be cool. Great video as always

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks!!!

[@djk91lx28]

I’m down to see a 7.3 Godzilla motor

[@sabre-ub3op]

40k lol no way...60k would be a deal

[@OverydeMotorsports]

62000$ great video joe! It’s terrifying seeing all that on paper lmao. I may do a reply to this video. I have a asag racecraft 25.5 sn95 would be a good comparison for the people interested in those types of classes!

[@StreetCarJoe]

That’s awesome! Yeah I’d be interested for sure

[@cortezcrawford154]

I understand why not go BIG tire ??? Not that you need it seeing that it is a light weight foxbody

[@StreetCarJoe]

@@cortezcrawford154 No interest to do big tire stuff. I like small tire radial racing…

[@OverydeMotorsports]

@@cortezcrawford154 big tire stuff is fast but it seems like it’s turns into a crazy money thing. Like he was saying in that video a no prep kings chassis is like 150k plus to build

[@aldoshifts8395]

This price breakdown made me feel poor 😂 I’ll stick with my manual car 👀 see what I did there

[@bobballew6087]

$150k sure is pretty. Great show.

[@jasonhastings5538]

"Street Cars" ASAC are at a different level nowadays!!! Mid 4-5 sec street cars are the norm in todays time!!

[@rickchambers73]

You know what SAD, Many times when your done, it's cheaper to buy a roller with all the good parts then go from there. Just my thoughts. Nice Car God bless

[@rickchambers73]

Spoke before video. I'd say 115 to 130 grand you have. Very very nice Car. I wish you the Best

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks!!!

[@jameshutchens5860]

$50-$60k is a conservative guess on a close to race ready roller considering the lack of availability of parts and chassis shops being slammed. It’s a seller’s market

[@wadescrivner7547]

Great video Joe!! I’m guessing $67,700

[@cortezcrawford154]

Is the 25.5 cage or 25.2 cage more expensive and why ?

[@StreetCarJoe]

25.2 can cert to go faster, has a lot more bars so costs more...

[@mikeyboytx1676]

I say $65,000, can't wait to see this build 😎

[@RevinAuto717]

I’m thinking 69,200 for the roller. Sick car can’t want to see the updates on it!

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks 💪🏻

[@jasonbabal]

That was a really interesting video. Thank you for making it. I would like to guess the new roller cost 68,500

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks

[@TJSitagata]

$62,550. Love the content. Thanks for the info

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks 💪🏻

[@robertblackwell7878]

I would say you paid 70 k most folks in the game just want to recoup a percentage of what they spent on the car, most cases they realize that they are not going to get everything that was spent to build it when it was new. NICE car !!

[@StreetCarJoe]

Thanks