Thread: Newbie here!

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Hey everyone. I just wanted to "check in" and let everyone know alittle about myself. I am 16 and wanting to either build or restore a car. I don't know what kind or how to do it, but I really want to learn. Does anyone know of any ideas on where I could get a car to work on? What car I should get? etc. How would I go about building a car? I've worked with cars on and off doing odd jobs for my parents; however, it was nothing big like this. Thanks for your help.

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Welcome to CHR. Hang out with the hot rod dudes, decide what kind of car you want. Might want to take some automotive courses that are available in school. Find a local dude building something, see if you can hang out in his shop, ask questions, help out where you can, and start learning. Have fun, Hot Rodding is still the most fun you can have with yer clothes on!!!

The car show and crusing season is about to begin. Go to as many shows and cruises as you can and check out the cars and talk to the owners. By the end of the summer you should know what kind of car you can't live without.
I learned a lot from reading car magazines. They cost too much at the news stand.Check them out at the store to decide wich one to subscribe to.
There's also some good car building shows on cable. Monster Garage, Rides and American Rodder are all good to watch and learn.

Maybe I shouldn't be telling a teenager to watch TV

Definitely go to some car shows and look at what you like, talk to some of the owners for there advice, and take it from there.

Thanks everyone, i'll see what I can do. I'm looking for a small care with a huge engine. any ideas?