Thread: Want to learn...need some help.

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Hey guys. I need help with cars. Basically, I don't know anything about cars, except for the fact that I want to get a hot rod and fix it up. Like I said earlier, I don't know anything about cars. I wanted to see what steps you guys would suggest I take into becoming more knowledgeable and productive. I have my eye on a '31 Ford Coupe I'm looking into getting. Thanks in advance

31 ford coup sounds good,just make sure thats
what you really want because $20.000 will not
go as far as you think. i have had many cars and
have kept one for 18 years it is a chevy 57 2dr ht
belair, and i still go into the garage and look at it.

thanks for the advice streets. Sounds like a plan.

Dogtone, here's the link for the car I have my eye on... http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...9/74483179.htm

I want something I can drive every day and be able to take care if something is wrong with, but first I need to learn about cars, engines, etc.

rut-roe.... I think he's telling you that you can do better for your money, no- that was me, well any way don't be in a hurry to spend....R E A D all you can first.
Good Luck either way....

I'm not in a hurry in any why. That's why I'm here asking the question of what the best way in getting to learn about cars. I know most people have learned throughout the years from their dads or people close to them who knew about cars, but I don't have that luxury. I have to do it all on my own. I mean when I say I'm car illiterate, I mean exactly that. I have never really did any research into cars, but I really think it's about time, because my love for hot rods have been there for over a decade.

Then Rock & Roll Bro......

besides this site, where do you think I can learn about the parts of a car and how each work? Then I can start to get deeper into repair and restore right? What do you guys suggest

Hey ya wanta learn how to block sand a car

Well thought I'd take a shot....... cheap oops! I mean good help is hard to find ..... jus kid'n

I'm not far from ya if ya wanta come by and see the project

MM64

www.rgkustoms.com

I just might do that sometime Mr. Mopar. Is that your shop or what? Would you be willing to teach me what I need to know? Thanks

i come from a family of mechanics and the last thing dad told before i left home was son stay the ( h-e double hockey sticks away from automobiles) and l said huh what!!!. i couldn't beleive he said it to me he would never let me help or even near it to watch.... so i left home at 17 and in that time i have had to learn by myself , i have built up three rods, 2 for which were mine a 66 chevy pick up and a 79 camaro they were majour baskets cases and it was a chore but the money spent was worth the looks from all the pretty ladies !!!lol. but there are a few in you community that are more than willing to let you get your hands dirty with them or answear q & a from you. in a project or two see if a friend that has done it once or twice and and knows a fare bit . all i really did was read as many tech manuals as i could possably get my hands on try that it helps a lot and just stay here and read all the threads you can big it will come to you but nothing will ever match hands on experiance and trial and error i have learned the hard way and been stuck on the side of the hiway a few dozen times...( self induced stupity on my part of coarse).. lol if you have a friend that works in the car industry talk to them more to see if they would help double checking anything you do as they are the ones who know.... Best of Luck to you

Timastyle,
Advise is free and sometimes overpriced at original cost but here is my 2 cents. Go to car shows in area and soak it all in. When you meet the folks and they are more important than the cars as cars always change - people don't so pick people.
When you click with someone offer to help with next build item and learn all the tricks they have picked up over time. You get to install parts they paid for while learning ta boot. When you find right project they will return favor and the ball is rolling. I could not build my toys without all the great people and favors past back and forth over the years plus the deals and insider trading that goes each way. Networking = makes it fun and affordable FRIENDS make it happen.

Originally posted by Timastyle
I just might do that sometime Mr. Mopar. Is that your shop or what? Would you be willing to teach me what I need to know? Thanks

Nope got no shop........
As far as teaching ya......
After 35yr of do'n this I'm still learn'n but you might be able to pick up a thing or two around here


MM64

thanks guys. a lot of great info.

any more advice will be greatly appreciated.

Unfortunately, I don't have any friends who are into cars for me to learn from them. i was thinking of talking to some local hot rod clubs and seeing if i could kind of tag along on their projects and learn the ropes. I don't know how well that idea will go.

if you guys know of any good books that would help me get started, please let me know.

Thanks guys. You've been a great help

Hello Timastyle, all I would suggest, not understanding where your automotive knowledge begins and ends, is soak up every minut bit of information you can, apply it to a real car and try things. Oh, and as I would in a heartbeat, take Mrmopar up on his offer. My friend Smallblock and I decided to paint our rides ourselves and he has his done. I have learned alot by just being around it.

brickman, my knowledge of cars is nothing. I know the names, but I probably couldn't tell you what their functions are and how they look (ex: camshaft, manifold, etc.) I will probably take Mrmopar up on his offer. Where do you suggest I pick up every bit of information I can? I don't know anyone that works on cars, let alone hot rods