#'s Matching 340 build

That’s exactly it. Bottom line everywhere is different, and here it’s driving decent shops out. They do a lot of work and have good receipts, they just don’t make much at it.
Funny thing about machines too is they only get cheaper by the amount of wear..where as other types of tools/tooling can be found cheaper after a certain point. They have to be worn out or outdated by 45 years to become part of a the average well educated hot rodders 'garage/workshop'.