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what are the first things and last things you should do when restoring a car?and why.thanks?
17th August 2007
Muscle Jo asked:
gonna get a 1970 mustang for my first car and the 70s were a long time ago for me im gonna need to bring it back to life
Thad
gonna get a 1970 mustang for my first car and the 70s were a long time ago for me im gonna need to bring it back to life
Thad
Posted in: Cars | | Comments (6)
Any advice for my car restoration project?
15th August 2007
Taxi Driver asked:
Ok, So I just drove my 1981 Checker Marathon back from Illinois to Iowa 412 Miles. Obviously the Original 267 Engine works ok. It needs a new/rebuilt carburater, New interior, body work, rust removal and paint job. Where should I start? Any suggestions on brands of parts, color of paint or other things I should do to this car?? I own a cab company. My colors are green white. I want to make it into a show cab; not intended to pick-up people. I included a link for those of you who may not know what a checker Marathon looks like. http://www.flickr.com/photos/steffe/370858483/
Almost nothing changed about the way they looked from early 1960’s to 1982 when the last one was made. Thanks
Rayford
Ok, So I just drove my 1981 Checker Marathon back from Illinois to Iowa 412 Miles. Obviously the Original 267 Engine works ok. It needs a new/rebuilt carburater, New interior, body work, rust removal and paint job. Where should I start? Any suggestions on brands of parts, color of paint or other things I should do to this car?? I own a cab company. My colors are green white. I want to make it into a show cab; not intended to pick-up people. I included a link for those of you who may not know what a checker Marathon looks like. http://www.flickr.com/photos/steffe/370858483/
Almost nothing changed about the way they looked from early 1960’s to 1982 when the last one was made. Thanks
Rayford
Posted in: Cars | | Comments (6)
Pop_N_Fresh7 asked:
Can you pay Chip Foose to overhaul your own car or do they only do it for cars chosen by them? Is there a place in CA that can do something similar (full frame up restoration in a matter of days or weeks)? I ask because my dad has a beat-up ‘67 Chevy Camaro that I would love to have restored like the way they do it on the show.
Dannie
Can you pay Chip Foose to overhaul your own car or do they only do it for cars chosen by them? Is there a place in CA that can do something similar (full frame up restoration in a matter of days or weeks)? I ask because my dad has a beat-up ‘67 Chevy Camaro that I would love to have restored like the way they do it on the show.
Dannie
Posted in: Cars | | Comments (2)
looking for employment AS A AUTO INSURANCE ADJUSTER AND NEED HELP GETTING STARTED ANY SUGGESTIONS?
14th August 2007
Margaret M asked:
I HAVE A LICENSE IN PROPERTY AND CASUALTY AS AN ADJUSTER. I HAVE EXPERIENCE IN COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL. I HAVE 2 YRS IN AUTO RESTORATION AND WOULD LIKE TO WORK AS AN AUTO INSURANCE ADJUSTER. WHEN I HAVE INTERVIEWS WITH INSURANCE CO. THEY WOULD SPEND THE MAJORITY OF THE INTERVIEW TRYING TO HIRE ME AS A SALESPERSON ON COMMISSION AND I WOULD RATHER BE AN INDEPENDENT OR ADJUST CARS. SEE WHAT YOU THINK. THANKS
Andy
I HAVE A LICENSE IN PROPERTY AND CASUALTY AS AN ADJUSTER. I HAVE EXPERIENCE IN COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL. I HAVE 2 YRS IN AUTO RESTORATION AND WOULD LIKE TO WORK AS AN AUTO INSURANCE ADJUSTER. WHEN I HAVE INTERVIEWS WITH INSURANCE CO. THEY WOULD SPEND THE MAJORITY OF THE INTERVIEW TRYING TO HIRE ME AS A SALESPERSON ON COMMISSION AND I WOULD RATHER BE AN INDEPENDENT OR ADJUST CARS. SEE WHAT YOU THINK. THANKS
Andy
Posted in: Cars | | Comments (2)
How can i get into auto restoration (classic cars)?
13th August 2007
ziperca2000 asked:
IM ONLY 16 BUT I WANT TO GET INTO MACHINCHS AND CUSTOM AUTO WORK….HOW CAN I?
Max
IM ONLY 16 BUT I WANT TO GET INTO MACHINCHS AND CUSTOM AUTO WORK….HOW CAN I?
Max
Posted in: Cars | | Comments (1)
Trying to convert my car to manual?
12th August 2007
Ben asked:
1990 Eagle Talon Esi.
The car is in great shape. however i want to restore the car. i found a jdm non-turbo engine and ****** with the works. i dont care about performance at the moment. but the ****** is for a 5 speed. so i would like to know what i need to convert to a manual. so far i know i will need to get a shifter, flywheel, clutch, clutch pedal, slave cylinder, master cylinder, ecu adjustment. if there is anything im missing please let me know. or if you can i would like to find a new engine with an auto ******. either or is fine.
thanx
Benedict
1990 Eagle Talon Esi.
The car is in great shape. however i want to restore the car. i found a jdm non-turbo engine and ****** with the works. i dont care about performance at the moment. but the ****** is for a 5 speed. so i would like to know what i need to convert to a manual. so far i know i will need to get a shifter, flywheel, clutch, clutch pedal, slave cylinder, master cylinder, ecu adjustment. if there is anything im missing please let me know. or if you can i would like to find a new engine with an auto ******. either or is fine.
thanx
Benedict
Posted in: Cars | | Comments (3)
Is there anyone that restores old model cars?
11th August 2007
Cricket.Soccer.Guitar.Me asked:
i.e matchbox, hotwheels, etc.
i have 22 ones that are in ok condition but it would be nice to see them restored as they are my dads from when he was a kid
Vicente
i.e matchbox, hotwheels, etc.
i have 22 ones that are in ok condition but it would be nice to see them restored as they are my dads from when he was a kid
Vicente
Posted in: Cars | | Comments (1)
What muscle car should I restoRe?
10th August 2007
Luke B asked:
I couldn’t decide what car to do. I want the body style to look baadd! What cool muscle car should I do?
Bobby
I couldn’t decide what car to do. I want the body style to look baadd! What cool muscle car should I do?
Bobby
Posted in: Cars | | Comments (4)
What do you “connect with” when you are creative?
9th August 2007
Green is My Favorite Color asked:
be it, painting, woodworking, music, building something, car restoration…..?
be it, painting, woodworking, music, building something, car restoration…..?
Thank you!
Dirk
Posted in: Cars | | Comments (15)
Carbonbased Lifeform asked:
If I start my car, how long does it take for the alternator to restore the energy expended by the starter back to the battery?
Reggie
If I start my car, how long does it take for the alternator to restore the energy expended by the starter back to the battery?
Reggie
Posted in: Cars | | Comments (5)
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