heres our first try at it. metal was around 100 and was welded. 6.5hp briggs brand new was 239.99 and the misc parts for the axle and spool and fairlead was around another 150ish. so 500. we just got a torque-a-verter as well as a bigger axle and pillows which was another 250. so all spent was 750 but if we did it right the first time it would have only cost 600. do it right the first time.