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I've always waned to buy a junk car to work on and learn about cars, so I'm planning on doing that. I was just trying to figure out where to start, how did you start learning about cars. I have one mechanic in the family thats willing to help me but i'd still like to get some books or webpages that will help me learn about cars and how to fix them up. If you have any recommendations I would really like to find out what they are. I know its going to be a long project but i'm very motivated. Thanks everyone!
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I have fixed some cars before, and i would recommend getting a Haynes Auto Repair Manual, and some basic tools. If possible take some entry level auto mechanic classes at your local community college.
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BlackAlbino wrote I have fixed some cars before, and i would recommend getting a Haynes Auto Repair Manual, and some basic tools. If possible take some entry level auto mechanic classes at your local community college.
thank you man I looked up the auto repair manual and and currently checking out some classes now. I really appreciate the help. As for tools i hadn't even thought about them yet so thanks even more
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I took 4 years of Autobody in High School, that helped me learn a lot. Plus having a bunch of metal heads as friends helped too.
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All seriousness, buy a beater civic/Honda platform. It's a great platform to learn on. So many parts are easy to find and CHEAP. The motors are literally interchangable with the right harnesses and what not. Do stupid things to it and fix it, it's a civic.
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Don't buy a junk car, save your money. I just went to scrap yards and tore things apart and put them back together. If something went wrong on my truck, I'd go to the junk yard to see if I could fix it, then do it on my truck. This way there's no money lost.
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