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xenogear900 asked:


I would imagine it is easier to find parts for 1960s General Motors car than it’d be for a 1960s AMC because GM is still around. I don’t know a lot about maintenance of cars, but any classic car I’d get would be worked on by my mechanic. What brands would be easiest to find parts for and hence least expensive to maintain? What brands most rare parts and expensive?

jed

hotsauceg asked:


I have always been fascinated with classic cars and was curious how someone got into restoring them as a part time hobby. I have NO experience whatsoever with building or even repairing cars but I really want to learn. Just from doing basic research it seems VERY complicated (bent frames, rusted steel, missing original parts etc…). Any ideas on how to begin? How much would an initial investement on necessary/required tools run?

Salm

vadeking asked:


Obviously there is a lot more weight with cars made in the 40s and 50s and engines of that period, particularly 6 cylinders, weren’t nearly as economic on fuel.

Call me crazy but that hasn’t kept me from dreaming about owning a street rod even with today’s gas prices! Is it JUST a dream or are there ways of getting 20+ MPG out of a classic cruiser?

I can think of no other solution save one and so a follow-up question is: What is the feasibility (and cost) of engine replacement to achieve this ultimate goal?
Wow, that’s a lot of answers really FAST! You guys are great. Since there’s been a lot of “depends on the car” comments, I’ll add that I’ve been hunting down 52-54 Buick Specials & Supers specifically but not exclusively. There’s a certain “evil” quality to the look of those cars from the front that makes me rub my hands together with a maniacal grin.
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My soft spot is the transitional designs from 45 to 55 though like most I can’t look at a 57 Ford or Chevy without getting drool on my shirt. I prefer the rounder fronts usually but for some reason I don’t like Beetles at all. ((sorry VW fans, just not my thing))

KW