Tips On Restoring Your First Classic Car From a First Time Builder

15 with a 1983 280zx 2+2

20, got a 72' Datsun 240z and Im really hoping I can afford and figure out what I'm doing with it

I am 14 almost 15 restoring a 1951 3100 chevy pick up truck

21 barracuda formula s

23, restoring a 77 monte carlo

Great advice, most people massively underestimate the time and skill bodywork takes. If things aren’t lined up when you get it then as a novice it’s unlikely you will be able to do it in a reasonable and efficient way. Save up more money to get a better body.

I’m 14 and I’m restoring my 1973 Mach 1 mustang.

Dad got me a 71 classic no rust no engine tho 😭

Really appreciate your thoughts, Thanks for the video.

I just inherited a 69 Mach 1. Have never worked on vehicles before and have no clue what I’m getting in to. The video was helpful. Thanks.

I live in Arizona me and my dad picked up a 68 Camaro years ago been parked I'm wanting to start restoring it I want to complete replace suspension brakes steering rear suspension engine trying to decide on a 496 big block Chevy or a 408 or 427 ls
With a late model trans for street and maybe little strip I'm 50 I grew up working on hotrod chevelles Camaros trucks

Trying to get my hands on a 57 bel air to restore

I want porsche the 1986 or 1995 is the most pretty and most cheap ones, sometimes, and for me I don't want the most amazing engine in the car (is not that expensive) I gonna put because gonna more easy to fix sometimes, but I am gonna like work in put comfy sits, electric windows, cameras sensor, and cool sound system with android and this stuff. Led lights. And wicked spoiler. But I even don't have DL yet that gonna be my least car literally I gonna spend like 80k minimum all everything, but for now I lose like 20k porsches could be mine And I like modify but I am not in US yet. But this is my dream car And I gonna make the best of it.

16 im restoring a 53 ford ranch wagon

Watching this thinking of buying a 240z

I'm 15 and there is a couple rusted cars in the iron works by our town the car I really thinking about is the mustang they have in thinking about it for my mom as a birthday present I she doesn't know it yet and I also am paying for my sister's dodge ram 1500 to get a new engine

My mom has her dad's car in storage. It's a 1969 Ford Mustang. I'd like to get it restored and then sell it for the millions it's worth. But no one is being proactive about it but me, and they just want to get rid of it.

Very uplifting and happy video

I wish I had a garage soon man 😂

You either have to spend more time or money there’s no way around it

14 and just got a 51 Kaiser, trying to restore the interior currently

Just turned 17 I’m thinking of restoring a 1948 chevy fleetline but I honestly don’t see myself restoring one until a few more years

I'm 16 and about to buy (hopefully) a Toyota AE-86, there's one down the road, no clue the condition of the frame

Currently restoring a 3rd gen firebird

In my case it's a 1997 montero sr, but same principles applies so thanks!

I just got a 75 mercury monarch and it runs but engines shakes like crazy and I’m trying to learn how to work on cars

This guy is long winded

I got my first proper classic car at 41 years old after wanting one my whole life. Very tidy body from California imported to U.K. and runs and drives when I got it. As you say, once you start using it, things will start to show up that are broken or will break. Things like bushings, ball joints, tie rods, U joints, alternators, radiators, upholstery, etc. If a car is that old and in decent condition then it’s probably not had much use so stuff has just aged and is not ready for regular use. However, starting out with a car that doesn’t need work just to get it roadworthy is a huge bonus and then it’s a matter of keeping it on the road and improving a little at a time. Also I got a car with plentiful parts available. In my opinion you don’t want a super rare car where if the back window gets broken you have zero chance of getting a replacement and have to get something custom made.

Thanks for the video.

The mustang of Theseus

I've been restoring a 68 GMC for the last 4 years. I've got close to $30K into it at this point. Once you start down the rabbit hole it's hard to stop.

I’m 13 and restoring an Volvo pv sport

21, starting on a 70’ charger r/t

18, restoring a 1989 Pontiac firebird

All sound advice👍🏽

Great stuff!
Use a
TRIPOD!!!!

You just talked me out of a 1965 Pontiac Lemans I was going to purchase this week. Probably saved me a lot of headaches and expense. Thanks!

damn thats a supra

I’m 15 and restoring 1967 Impala. I just tore down the engine that’s going In her, a 1985 5.0L 305 small block Chevy.

'Restoring' a car has a lot of different meanings. and it begins long before you buy it and bring it home. Which car to buy? Early Mustangs, Camaros, 55-57 Chevys, and a few other cars.. EVERYTHING is available, entire bodies even, So shop for parts of a car you "THINK" you want to restore. When you find you can't easily find parts for it... Just walk away before even buying. Saves you lots of headaches. 2. Have a 'finish line' in mind. What you want the car to be, and how much you're willing to spend. I am ALWAYS looking at the exit, when Im restoring a car. What can I get out of this car $$$ shows me how much I can spend, before going upside down. Losing money.

I’m going to try to save a 78 honda civic so i can swap and race it

Starting my journey to getting a 68 Charger to restore. Dukes of Hazard has made these cars so hard to come by.

i'm 16 and i'm planning on restoring an El Camino or Ranchero GT

15 planning on fixing my dads 1977 monte carlo

I have a 88 mustang 5.0 gt it was my dads but he passed and the car is no longer running and I would love to get it started .

I'm 15 I'm restoring a 1988 dodge ram 50

Thinking of buying a 63 impala what should I look out for?

Listen to this guy omg. I wish I had seen this video before buying my Rambler. Bodywork is going to cost upwards of 20k.

i found a 2002 S60 Volvo T5 out of a storage. One owner recipt and bank info in the glove box.. driving home the top engine mount literally crumbled. sounded like pebbles falling into the engine bay. still have more than 70 percent of tread on the ORIGINAL tires from 01...... YIKES! this is my new goal to rebuild... all of it btw it's in mint condition.... looks unused and fresh..... just gotta rebuild... ...........everything.....

my dad has a 67 mustang i want to rebuild it but he said the back end is rotten butt honestly ill probaly have to just get a newer car and modify that