I built mine for about 1200, that included a power lock, Ford torino ends and bearings, Dutchman shafts and explorer disc brakes. 3.54 gears. If you are willing to shop around the parts can be had fairly affordable. Tim

1941 Taylorcraft
1968 Charger
1994 Wrangler
1998 Wrangler
2008 Kia Rio
2017 Jetta

I didn't do 4 years and 9 months of Graduate School to be called Mister!