Hello everyone,
I am new to this community and car restoration in general but extremely interested in the art. I am 19 years old and can't stop thinking about starting a project of my own. My grandfather who is a car enthusiast might just have the perfect start for me but I would like other's opinions to help analyze my situation. A 1973 Plymouth Valiant has been in the family for a long time. Recently the car has had the transmission redone as well as the brakes and other mechanical parts that I am unaware of at this time. In a nutshell, the slant 6 is running pretty well. The exterior of the car has some rust but nothing major it has been garaged most of its life. Regardless of the paint condition I really want to repaint the car and give it a hot rod look as opposed to stock. But instead of sending it off to someone I would like to paint it my self and I have a connection to give me a lesson on painting so I'm hoping that will lower the cost. The carpet needs to be replaced but the seats are in good shape, although I might get new wraps for the seats to match the new paint job. A new dash may be required during this process as well. Finally, I'd like to get new wheels on it but that part I have handled. In conclusion I want to get this car on the road again and in style because I would like to join this interesting, cool community of the hobby and learn the tricks of the trade and who doesn't want a badass hot rod in their collection. Unfortunately I'm in college and funds for a project like this are low but I would hate to have something like that stop me. I know I am young and not very knowledgable about a project like this so thats why I am asking you for your wise opinions, advice and support. Thank you.
I am new to this community and car restoration in general but extremely interested in the art. I am 19 years old and can't stop thinking about starting a project of my own. My grandfather who is a car enthusiast might just have the perfect start for me but I would like other's opinions to help analyze my situation. A 1973 Plymouth Valiant has been in the family for a long time. Recently the car has had the transmission redone as well as the brakes and other mechanical parts that I am unaware of at this time. In a nutshell, the slant 6 is running pretty well. The exterior of the car has some rust but nothing major it has been garaged most of its life. Regardless of the paint condition I really want to repaint the car and give it a hot rod look as opposed to stock. But instead of sending it off to someone I would like to paint it my self and I have a connection to give me a lesson on painting so I'm hoping that will lower the cost. The carpet needs to be replaced but the seats are in good shape, although I might get new wraps for the seats to match the new paint job. A new dash may be required during this process as well. Finally, I'd like to get new wheels on it but that part I have handled. In conclusion I want to get this car on the road again and in style because I would like to join this interesting, cool community of the hobby and learn the tricks of the trade and who doesn't want a badass hot rod in their collection. Unfortunately I'm in college and funds for a project like this are low but I would hate to have something like that stop me. I know I am young and not very knowledgable about a project like this so thats why I am asking you for your wise opinions, advice and support. Thank you.
