Chicken Warrior
02-19-2008, 04:00 PM
So...
I'm 17, always been car crazy, but also know nothing about practical mechanics. Family cars have always been a bit too advanced for me to work on and no one's been keen to teach me (maybe with good reason).
So, ideal situation, I walk off and buy a simple 4cyl 1970s whatever, take it apart, put it back together, build it up, tweak, wax and drive. Problem is, we have small yard, two cars already consuming garage, and I really don't want to pay $200 a month (car and gas not included) for the privelage of enjoying the product of my work.
What are my other options?
I found a couple seized 1960s Isuzu engines in the garage the other day and I'm sure I could get at least one of them running. They don't take up too much room and they're pretty basic. Problem is, without the body, is this even possible (let alone for a first timer?). I don't have transmission, ignition, etc., so how could I tell what I was doing? And no, I won't find a body even if I do fix 'em. Believe me I've looked.
So...am I doomed? Does anyone know of anyminiature car kits or something? Simulated engines? Insurance workaround for storing on the street?
I'm homeschooled to school mechanics club doesn't work either.
:(
I'm 17, always been car crazy, but also know nothing about practical mechanics. Family cars have always been a bit too advanced for me to work on and no one's been keen to teach me (maybe with good reason).
So, ideal situation, I walk off and buy a simple 4cyl 1970s whatever, take it apart, put it back together, build it up, tweak, wax and drive. Problem is, we have small yard, two cars already consuming garage, and I really don't want to pay $200 a month (car and gas not included) for the privelage of enjoying the product of my work.
What are my other options?
I found a couple seized 1960s Isuzu engines in the garage the other day and I'm sure I could get at least one of them running. They don't take up too much room and they're pretty basic. Problem is, without the body, is this even possible (let alone for a first timer?). I don't have transmission, ignition, etc., so how could I tell what I was doing? And no, I won't find a body even if I do fix 'em. Believe me I've looked.
So...am I doomed? Does anyone know of anyminiature car kits or something? Simulated engines? Insurance workaround for storing on the street?
I'm homeschooled to school mechanics club doesn't work either.
:(