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Title: Learning? Post by: happycamper2233 on January 18, 2005, 04:04:52 AM I am a 16 year old guy, and have a basic knowledge of cars/trucks, but since i am going to have to pay for my car/truck, and i dont have a ton of money,(plus i live in minnesota) i am thinking of buying a truck, for the 4 wheel drive, and i like them. My main question is, where can i learn how to modify my truck(i will likely need to fix it up, maybe add some power etc..), and where/how can i get cheap parts?
Title: Re: Learning? Post by: Shayne on January 18, 2005, 04:52:53 AM Gday mate,
I would reckon that there would be many mechanics and enthusiasts in Minnesota who are able to help you in your endeavours. Many a 16 year old with no automobile experience has gone on to create a great vehicle. Look around your home town & talk to people there. You do realise we are a Holden (General Motors product) club forum in Australia? regards and best wishes. Title: Re: Learning? Post by: customFC on January 18, 2005, 05:20:12 AM Hello Happycamper.
First up, good luck with your project. The places to find out about what and how to do things are many. Try such things as: Visit your local car club. Go to as many shows as possible and check out the other cars. Also talk to their owners - most would be happy to talk about their rides. Check out your local College. Many have vehicle restoration courses. Buy and read magazines. If you have a particular car/truck, buy the repair manual for this model and read up. Visit your local specialist parts supplier and score their parts catalogue. The WWW is also a good place for general and if your lucky, specific info for you vehicle. Can't help you locate the people you need from this part of the world, but Minnesota is a big place and sure to have the contacts you need. Start with the phone book as a source of locations. (It's free and you probably already have 1) Regards Alex Title: Re: Learning? Post by: JB on January 18, 2005, 10:28:10 AM Hey Happycamper,
I would suggest that you find the Truck, Car that has grabbed your eye at some stage then do a little reseach. At the moment I have been looking at doing a 1946 Chev 1 1/2 ton truck, so typed in the mname in a seach engine and went from there. I now have photo's and all the information that I need about this truck... Now all I have to do is find one in Australia. Hope this helps a little. Cheers Jason. Title: Re: Learning? Post by: TorqueFC on January 19, 2005, 10:54:45 PM hey guys
all of yas r right im only 14 and im doin my own car the thing is never get ur hopes up, and dont let the owner suck u in i have looked at tons of cars, id get my hopes up then its a shit heap, always expect the worst thanks guys, oh yeah does any1 know how to put pics on here Title: Re: Learning? Post by: Martin on January 20, 2005, 12:31:38 AM Darcy, there is a post at the top of "Real Cars - Members Photo Album". The post is titled "Linking and Uploading Images onto the Forum"
This will tell you how to post pics. |