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Max777 · 01-22-2010, 11:58 PM

False, the only way to learn is to take one apart PROPERLY! If you put all the bolts in a bucket, then you might never get it back together!

If you do work, make sure to buy a proper set of tools, and then get zip lock bags to put your bolts in, a sharpie to write where they came from, and some masking tape to wrap around hoses and electrical plugs.

Good luck with the car, and not to scare you, but resto modding an old car can make you find a few problems like worn out wheel bearings, driveshaft, rusty fuel tank, aged wiring, and all kinds of stuff. If you're serious about building this thing, take your time and dont make the mistake of thinking you're gonna be able to daily drive it right off the bat.

I would focus on stripping down the car and taking the motor apart before it blows up, and then reassembling it from the ground up, knowing you have good brakes, bushings, wheel bearings, that all your bolts are nice and tight, stuff is well lubricated, etc. You're gonna hate to rebuild an engine only to stick it back into a car that cant handle it.

Once again, these are really fun if you can swing it, so good luck with it!

PS: Another Newb note: don't haphazardly rip out stuff, think it through first. I see a lot of beginner car builders make the mistake of doing irreversible changes to their project, to only later regret it, (myself included)

Do some reading, check out sites like aaron cake's FAQ on the FC, and some others, and welcome to the club.

Max.

01-22-2010, 11:58 PM	#6
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 19	False, the only way to learn is to take one apart PROPERLY! If you put all the bolts in a bucket, then you might never get it back together! If you do work, make sure to buy a proper set of tools, and then get zip lock bags to put your bolts in, a sharpie to write where they came from, and some masking tape to wrap around hoses and electrical plugs. Good luck with the car, and not to scare you, but resto modding an old car can make you find a few problems like worn out wheel bearings, driveshaft, rusty fuel tank, aged wiring, and all kinds of stuff. If you're serious about building this thing, take your time and dont make the mistake of thinking you're gonna be able to daily drive it right off the bat. I would focus on stripping down the car and taking the motor apart before it blows up, and then reassembling it from the ground up, knowing you have good brakes, bushings, wheel bearings, that all your bolts are nice and tight, stuff is well lubricated, etc. You're gonna hate to rebuild an engine only to stick it back into a car that cant handle it. Once again, these are really fun if you can swing it, so good luck with it! PS: Another Newb note: don't haphazardly rip out stuff, think it through first. I see a lot of beginner car builders make the mistake of doing irreversible changes to their project, to only later regret it, (myself included) Do some reading, check out sites like aaron cake's FAQ on the FC, and some others, and welcome to the club. Max. __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!