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I want to get into restoring cars for a hobby need some help?
21st September 2008
logic0718 asked:
Ok this is something I’ve have always wanted to do and lately it has been getting to me!
Ok this is something I’ve have always wanted to do and lately it has been getting to me!
I’ve been wanting to get into restoring cars. I know I must start small and I am willing to put a lot of time into this.
Where do you think I should start? Are there any good books on the subject that could really help me out I would be willing to go buy them in a heartbeat.
What kinda car do you think I should start with? I really like the VW Rabbits. Well any other advice is great.
Thanks!
Thanks! Tools aren’t a problem and my uncle is a welder and stays across the field from me and will help me with any welding!
I’ll be sure to check out the magazine you mentioned too Nige!
Lewis
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start with a car that’s running so you know that the motor isn’t blown. then just go to your local book store and go to the automotive section and look for books on body work and a how to manual for the make and model for the car your going to do a restoration on check on line join message boards that are for the specific make of car so if you run into problems you can ask them how it’s done join a classic car club in your area they can help you locate parts and just be a good support for you and they may lend a hand when need be.
Comment by josh v — September 23, 2008 @ 9:27 pm
There is an excellent British Magazine called Practical Classics, it covers all aspects of vehicle restoration and features other cars which have been restored. It also gives heaps of technical advice and will help if you have any questions. I am sure you can find a link online.
Comment by Nige — September 25, 2008 @ 12:51 pm
Start out with a car that is very commonly restored because it will be easy to find parts for and advice. If you start with a car that is rare then it will be much harder on a beginner. Volkswagons are a pretty commonly restored cars so that would be a good start.
Comment by popperman63 — September 26, 2008 @ 11:47 am
You just need a working knowledge of tools mostly. If you don’t have tools you will need end wrenches, socket wrenches, ***** drivers of all sorts. But if body work is what you want to do you will need hammers and dollys, and maybe a welder. A chiltons book for any car is crucial.
As for the car it is up to you. If you like german a rabbit is a good start or an Audi. I would go with a bug or a rabbit for VW, those have the cheapest parts and the parts are everywhere. But for american cars before the 90’s you will need SAE tools not metric.
What ever you choice try to find a rust free, complete car and when you tear it down take tons of pictures for reference, the tag and bag every bolt and ***** as you take them out.
Comment by rambler289 — September 28, 2008 @ 5:15 pm