If you’ve always wanted to restore a classic car, like Jesse Losey, there are only a few simple steps that you need to worry about. However, implementing those steps will take time and requires you to budget. The most important aspect to restoring a classic car is time; to fully restore the car and locate the parts you will need. Many of these parts will be difficult to find and will cost a significant amount of money. There are ways you can accomplish your goal, without breaking the bank.
The first, and most obvious thing that you need to do is find a car to restore. There are a couple of different options for you to accomplish this goal. The first and easiest option is to purchase a car that is already partially restored. This option will initially cost you more, but you’ll save time and money. If you are intent on restoring a car from the ground up, you can talk to other classic car enthusiasts to see if they might know of a project or you can look through magazine advertisements or online ads. Take your time making the decision, the more work the car needs, the longer it will take and the more money you’ll have to spend.
Finding the right parts at the right price can be a bit tricky. The cheapest way to obtain the needed parts is by heading to a salvage yard that may have a vehicle similar to the one you are restoring. You can also look online to see if someone is parting out a car similar to yours. While you are searching online, check out car collector groups, often times members offer parts for sale.
It will take approximately a year to complete your project. To save the most money, it’s best to do the work yourself, just as Jesse Losey did when he restored his 1937 Dodge Coupe. To do this, you need to have a place to work and the right tools to do the job. If you don’t have a lot of experience restoring cars, talk to your friends or other enthusiasts to see if they might be willing to help you learn.
The first, and most obvious thing that you need to do is find a car to restore. There are a couple of different options for you to accomplish this goal. The first and easiest option is to purchase a car that is already partially restored. This option will initially cost you more, but you’ll save time and money. If you are intent on restoring a car from the ground up, you can talk to other classic car enthusiasts to see if they might know of a project or you can look through magazine advertisements or online ads. Take your time making the decision, the more work the car needs, the longer it will take and the more money you’ll have to spend.
Finding the right parts at the right price can be a bit tricky. The cheapest way to obtain the needed parts is by heading to a salvage yard that may have a vehicle similar to the one you are restoring. You can also look online to see if someone is parting out a car similar to yours. While you are searching online, check out car collector groups, often times members offer parts for sale.
It will take approximately a year to complete your project. To save the most money, it’s best to do the work yourself, just as Jesse Losey did when he restored his 1937 Dodge Coupe. To do this, you need to have a place to work and the right tools to do the job. If you don’t have a lot of experience restoring cars, talk to your friends or other enthusiasts to see if they might be willing to help you learn.