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Hello, everyone! Newbie from California here. I don't own a hot rod but after hitting up some car shows, I'm definitely getting more curious about the hobby and figured joining a forum could steer me in the right direction in finding a model that would work for me. Glad to be here and looking forward to learning a lot!
Welcome Aboard UltraOnyx. Nice to see you here, what kind of vehicle captures your interest? something from the 30's, 40's?
Or maybe something "newer" like a 50's or 60's car? Hot Rods, Muscle Cars? Kustoms, Classics?
As long as you don't say a "Tuner" car with a Fart Can muffler!! :eek::eek: You'll get along with us!:rolleyes::LOL::LOL::LOL::3dSMILE:
Welcome from Iowa!
Welcome to CHR from downunder.
There are some very knowledgeable people on here who are very obliging and quite happy to share their knowledge.
All you've got to do is ask.
LOL! I'm pretty open but I've always like the American muscle cars of the '60s. I'm hoping to narrow down my scope with the help of this forum! Thanks for the welcome!
a piece of advice .. buy what you want already finished ..
Yeah? Is that because of the time/money that can go into any sort of restoration project?
in my opinion you can buy a car for 30 grand that will cost you 45 or 50 grand to build ..but if you have the talent and desire to build something then most certainly go for it .. i`m just speaking as a too old of fellow to start a new build ..i will not go thru my stang again ,, if and when i can i will buy something nice and done ...
Yeah, I've been looking into cars that are already built too. In some cases, I've found decent pre-built cars that are more affordable than similar models that still require building. It's not the rule but it's weird when you find something like that! I hope you get the car you're looking for!
Welcome to CHR. I have been building mine (some 20 or so) for the last 50 years I really enjoy the challange. I'm 71 and just started another one. ENJOY
Thanks! What model are you working on now?Quote:
Originally Posted by cffisher
Hey Ultra, welcome to CHR! I'm a fellow Angelino...well, in Santa Monica, to be more specific. I have a '37 Ford which has turned into a long-term project :( and a '66 Ford F100 pickup, which is my daily driver. I have extended threads for both vehicles on here and have received tons help, advice, instruction, etc from the great folks here!
I suppose the type of project you get would depend on the skill set and tools you bring to the table. If you get in too far over your head, you'll probably get frustrated and might not finish. Many times you can find a project that has some of the hard stuff already done but the owner's circumstances changed and he'll sell for cheap.
Whatever you decide, you'll find some good support here.
Keep us posted!:3dSMILE:
Thanks! Looking forward to checking out your threads when I go on lunch break today! Yeah, right now I don't know much so I can see being overwhelmed with a full restoration. That being said, can car clubs help out with that sort of thing if you've got a hot rod and join up? I guess I'm curious who I could actually learn from and it seems like the colleges aren't really focused on old cars.Quote:
Originally Posted by randyr
Here you go, make some phone calls....
California Car Clubs-Club List
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Thanks so much! Digging into the list this weekend - much appreciated!
Wow! What a great post Tech. If you can't find it here it doesn't exist..Quote:
Originally Posted by techinspector1
Sorry to bump an old thread but I didn't want to start up a whole new one with a newbie question. I'm still trying to decide what make/model/year to go with and I've been pretty open but last night I came across an article about old muscle cars and the best models to get for restorations. I'm not necessarily sold on a muscle car because, in general, they don't quite have as classic a look as I had in mind. But one of the aspects that has me considering a '60s muscle car is that they seem to have better parts availability than most (or all) classic hot rods. Is this a correct deduction or are their classic hot rod models that have better parts availability than say a Mustang? Maybe a simpler question: which classic hot rods are good buys for easy parts availability?
if there is ever a Mecum auction near you go look at what they offer .. i recently saw an episode and wished i could have been there .. they sold dozens of desirable cars very cheap .. i would have loved to have bought that 59 2 door post chevy that went for like 8 grand .. whatever you buy make sure it has decent chrome / glass / trim and is not missing a lot of stuff .. that is the hard stuff to get .. everybody makes sheet metal for just about anything you want to build .. not everybody makes trim ...
You probably know the Grand National Roadster Show is coming up at the end of the month in Pomona. I think you said you went last year, but it's a good place to help you narrow down your likes and dislikes of various cars.
The Pomona Swap Meet is this Sunday, Jan 15, which also has a cars for sale section, where you can explore options.
There is a decent amount of aftermarket support for both classics and muscle cars, depending on your fabrication skills and the kind of project you end up choosing.
If you find a specific car you're interested in, I'm sure you'd get tons of advice & things to be aware of from the wide knowledge & experience of the guys here. Good luck. Keep us posted...:3dSMILE:
Yeah, I'm trying to get some buddies of mine on board to go to the Rod Show in Pomona but I'm going either way!
welcome to chr from the east coast. good luck with your hunt. when you come across the car of your dreams you will know it.