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I wanna restore a car with my dad?
28th April 2008
Grant [Windows 7 Beta Tester] asked:
Im 15 and over the past year I’ve been studying cars and now know alot about them and how to fix them. I’m also very good with my hands and can handle responsibility. Now my dad on the other hand doesnt know that much about cars, but what cant you learn on the internet.
Im 15 and over the past year I’ve been studying cars and now know alot about them and how to fix them. I’m also very good with my hands and can handle responsibility. Now my dad on the other hand doesnt know that much about cars, but what cant you learn on the internet.
I wanna by an old car and restore it in our garage so that when I get my license I can drive it. My mom would let me use the garage, but how can I convince my dad to let me do this and to help me with it.
Believe me I have tried everything.
Gayle
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Well then I guess there is nothing left for you to do but give up trying.
Comment by George S — May 1, 2008 @ 5:19 pm
I think that you might find that after you buy a car and start the restoration, all you’ll have to do is start asking him questions about what to do next, the best way to fix this or that and so forth – and he’ll soon be out there with you sharing his “expertise” and experience.
Comment by LeAnne — May 4, 2008 @ 2:31 am
Just ask him point blank.
Comment by guy g — May 5, 2008 @ 1:07 am
Alright I’m not sure what state you live in but I had the same issue with my dad, who won’t drive a stick because he’s to lazy to shift, when i was your age. In Florida you can own a car at 15, you just can’t have it registered or insured and it has to be garaged, which means no driving. If you have the money and the law allows, go get the title and have the car towed to your house and plop it in the front yard. I did this with a ‘69 GTO that I got off of Ebay. My dad was pissed, but once he saw me start welding and grinding he got into it too and now he has a 79 Vet L82 we restored together.
Comment by Frank W — May 6, 2008 @ 11:20 pm
Get a job. Save your money. Be responsible about the other things in your life so they will take you seriously about a car. Start small. Buy your first car for transportation now. Do the maintenance on it and make sure it is ready for when you get your license. Use it responsibly. Take your dad to some local car shows and make it fun for him. Ask him about his first car. When you have some money, buy good tools and a toolbox. Take care of the tools and take care of the garage. A restoration is a long term project. Make a plan and investigate prices on the kind of car you want along with the availability of parts. See if you can find out about local car clubs in the area for cheap parts and advice. You can also start relatively cheaply by buying an engine and rebuilding it first. That way you could sell the engine or put in a daily driver. It would also let you find out what wrenching and paying for parts is all about. Feel free to e-mail me with any further questions. Good luck!!
Comment by neighborhoodguy 06 — May 7, 2008 @ 3:03 am
Back a while ago my dad and I restored a 1932 model A and when he retired quite a few years later he and I went on a trip and drove the length of route 66 from Los Angeles to Chicago. A very memorable trip me and my dad.
Comment by catman — May 9, 2008 @ 2:09 pm