Keeping track

[Redtruck-VA]

Just curious, do any of you have a book on your truck to document the modifications you have done? My opinion is having one will enhance the value of the truck when it comes to selling it or just notes to help troubleshooting when something stops working.

[SmokedRam]

I dont have one...yet...mainly cause I havent done much modding that I have had to actually buy parts for...with the trans fix, all the paperwork is at home in a lock box. But I like your thinking...it might be good at shows too, so judges can read it and see how much you have into it.

[ramn it]

I do!! and one of the best reasons is because of insurance . When I got hit in a hit and run and the insurance wanted to write me a check they knew for sure how much the mods cost I also have pics for the things I bought off everyone so the insurance will know.

[AWE Daniel]

Ive got pictures of just about everything for insurance reasons, but im not convinced most of the mods we do actually add value to the vehicles, maybe to the right person they do. You will never get what you put into it, out of it, value wise.

[Redtruck-VA]

I see this a lot like a maintenance log. It isn't so much as trying to add value as it is to losing value. Highly modded vehicles are hard to sell as the buyers typically are clueless on how to work on it. With a book at least you have a running chance. Plus notes on various settings and connections are valuable when trying to remember what was done. When I'm showing the truck I have a Mod list posted on a window.

[Storm Rider]

I keep a log of everything done to my Chally. I put down everything from when I wash it and where to the mods I have had done to all the maintenance and who did the work.

[Redtruck-VA]

I keep a log of everything done to my Chally. I put down everything from when I wash it and where to the mods I have had done to all the maintenance and who did the work.

That kind of record keeping has to enhance vehicle value at time of sale. IMO, good job.

[NOTPAID4]

I keep a log book in EVERY car and write down EVERYTHING, gas fill ups, oil changes, wiper blades, etc, etc and also have a minila envelope for EACH car where every receipt goes and so does Tee!

We also have laminated all the "window stickers" of the ones we have.

[4XLGator]

All these are great ideas. I have kept everything to date, just need to put it all together in a binder.

[BAD HABIT]

I do mods, repairs, and fluids I keep track of it all

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[txbass06]

I've got a little notebook I keep in my ashtray that I write down the date, total gallons and price per gallon each time I put gas in her. I've got a file on my laptop that I keep pictures of every thing I've bought as well as before and after pics. And all the paper receipts go in a folder in a lock box


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[ramthis9501]

I havent but probably should

[Storm Rider]

It is definitely a good idea to keep track of everything. Especially since a lot of us get parts with a lifetime warranty and having the receipt or a log of it will help in getting easier replacement. Also like Adam just having his tranny done he can keep an eye on when the warranty will expire, so he can make sure he has any work needed done before it runs out.

[SmokedRam]

It is definitely a good idea to keep track of everything. Especially since a lot of us get parts with a lifetime warranty and having the receipt or a log of it will help in getting easier replacement. Also like Adam just having his tranny done he can keep an eye on when the warranty will expire, so he can make sure he has any work needed done before it runs out.


Im gonna start doing this...but the warranty for my trans will never expire as long as I own the truck...lifetime warranty FTMFW!!!

[Redtruck-VA]

Storytime: Had a lifetime warranty on an exhaust system that a shop put on another truck I had. The business was sold and I took the truck back to them 8 years later. Got the song and dance, yada yada yada. Dug out the old moldy reciept and wala, got a new set of pipes put on the truck. Keep those reciepts....

[03 Rammer]

I don't because I plan on keeping this truck forever lol and I mean that. Doesn't cost me that much to drive this thing. And since I take care of it, it takes care of me :) But I would consider this as a good idea mainly for insurance reasons and for if you were to sell it the buyer would feel confident in what they were buying.

[Ms.MagnumSLT]

I have reciepts on all the mods, oil changes and any work thats been done mechanicaly. I need to get a Book or folder to keep it all togeather. Im a firm Believer that if I take care of her she will take care of me.

[Redtruck-VA]

No doubt I'll keep Red until one of us gets tow'd. First, no one would ever give me half of what I have in her and two, no one could start her or fix anything on her without the book. I have trouble remembering even the simple stuff like, what resistance do I have in my pwr wire or what is the spark plug number, not even counting where in the wiring harness did I splice this or that. Ahh but the book knows.

[Silverbullet08]

i kept track of maintenance and a few mods on the truck. keeping track of everything for the stang

[garner]

I have my maintenance receipts in the glovebox and will keep the receipts when I start doing mods

[OklaHemi]

Im am keeping track of all mods and maintenance. I log every oil change and air filter cleaning. I dont do washes though.

[Redtruck-VA]

Im am keeping track of all mods and maintenance. I log every oil change and air filter cleaning. I dont do washes though.

Mike if we logged washes it would be one hell of a big book. lol

[Storm Rider]

I probably don't have to do the washes either, but when I traded my Lincoln LS V8 for my Chally. I had everything and the finance manager bought the car for his wife because he know how much care I took of my car. Having the washes is just going that little extra. You never know, every little bit helps.

[txbass06]

Washes would be a little overkill for me on a 14 year old truck, but if I ever buy anything new, it's a possibility.

I'm glad I saw this thread today. Got a fresh oil change to add lol


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[Redtruck-VA]

You really can't over document.
Storytime: Back in the day I had a 69' Camaro that I had well documented, traded it for a nice truck from a used car lot. The owner kept the Camaro for his colleage bound daughter. Later I had a transmission problem and went back to him to see if he could get me a discount at a nearby trans shop. Went to pick up my truck and the shop told me the bill had already been paid by the owner of the used car lot. He said he's daughter was so happy with the Camaro that he had no problem paying for the overhual trans.

[AParrette]

i have a hand written journal thingy and i print out all the pictures i take at the cvs printer and use the photo sheets found at hobby lobby so they are all in order

[Redtruck-VA]

i have a hand written journal thingy and i print out all the pictures i take at the cvs printer and use the photo sheets found at hobby lobby so they are all in order

That;s a good habit to follow, and you can later type it out and print it to make the rough copy into a permanent log.

[Stealth Mode]

I have a manilla folder in my center console that's officially 1" thick now.