Originally Posted by DirtyD
I'd like to learn how. My dad misses those days. We have tried multiple times to pick up a small project car, but with the distance between both of us right now, working on it alone for him wouldn't be as fun. He'd still enjoy it, but he knows I'd like to learn what he knew.
He could change the clutch in his old '69 Apache Chevy in about 45 mins while parked over a ditch. Haha
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Working on old iron is fun and a easy way to learn. You can learn the basics pretty easily putting stuff together and taking it apart. I'd suggest something like a aircooled VW. Simple, cheap, easy to work on and hard as hell to screw up. Parts are still plentiful engine wise.
There are a few rare young guys who have a ton of knowledge about old iron, like Danny (46tbird). That guy is wicked smart and really knows his stuff. If you can get passed is wannabe asshole persona, he's someone you can get a lot of great info from.
