New member just starting out

Norton Commandos are a hobby, not an investment. The ROI is measured in smiles, not money. Build it right and you will be well rewarded.

Where in Washington do you live? The NW Norton folks usually meet on the second Thursday of the month in north Seattle at the Wedgewood Broiler. They're a good group of enthusiasts and a great resource for parts, information, comradery, and most of all finding out that there a re a lot of like minded owners right in your own back yard. NWNrg

Unless you are a fastidious book keeper, you need to add 20% for all the small bits and bobs that you didn’t account for !

Please don't be put off by some of these "eat off it" resto prices. You can hold off on the glitz and just concentrate on safety related items first. Get it running and ride it. This will clue you in to what is needed. You can do one section per winter and ride all summer. When you get all done you can start over again. This is perfectly acceptable and you will be able to afford it. I'm still at it after 46 yrs.

Bat rider, you’re very valid points apply to a ‘rolling resto’ type project very well. However OP isn’t doing that, he’s got a frame and a pair of cases.

He’s gotta buy / make / build everything else from scratch.