I totally agree, breaking down an engine and forget what goes where, working until the early hours as I have work the next day, lastly delegating the job to the mechanics who know what they are doing!!
Glad you guys posted this. I just picked up a high-mileage (193k and some change) 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 yesterday, so I'm looking forward to messing with it a bit and maybe doing some small-time racing.
I’ve got a 1995 F-150 XLT dual tank,5.0, short bed. I bought it for $1700. My total budget is $4000. Right now it’s at $4330. Thats before paint, primer and clear.
To me the best thing to do is buy everything exactly like you want it and try to get the best deal because all used cars and especially all the cars is going to have a problem so try to beat half the problem by getting everything you want in the beginning then it won’t be so much of a problem
If you're talking about tools, I've used the "buy what is needed for the job" approach. No need to buy an O2 socket until you need to replace the O2 sensor. That could be several years from now. I started with a basic wratchet and driver set, then moved on to wrenches and deep sockets. Later I bought a pair of jack stands and a jack. I lived on those tools alone for years, replacing alternators, starters, water pumps, and timing belts. A breaker bar and a socket adapter were quick additions. But again, didn't buy them until I needed them. Using the buy everything you need first approach seems really expensive to me. Especially if you throw power tools into the mix. Just a thought. Cheers.
Ironically I’m currently eye balling a 2015 Lexus IS 250 since I’m more of cruising cars and coffee type of guy. An I’m kinda of a Lexus loyalist I’m lying I’m a huge Lexus fan
Hi ideal I have a question for u guys I’m wondering what ur favourite pic for a reliable everyday driver that’s a bit of allrounder I’m living here in Sweden and the roads here ain’t really sustained for a drift car and a rally car isn’t really ideal either my budget ain’t to big but maybe u have a good idea
I'm been in the car community for my entire life, My dad and uncle ran a hot rod shop from the mid 70's until 2000 when dad passed away and my #1 piece of advice is don't be afraid to look outside the box for a project car, Especially if you don't have the funds to build it the, find something close or is a different year that you can pick up cheaper, everyone wants a 72 SS Chevelle but they don't have 72 SS Chevelle so go find a 74 Chevelle and build that, Yes I know.... it's less of a cool car and it's a different body style BUT you can buy a 74 Chevelle for $3000-$4000 and drive it home all day long, you can't even look at a 72 Chevelle roller for less than $10,000. My 2nd piece of advice is Rattle Can paint is your friend, but make sure it's a quality paint. My latest project is a 96 2 door Grand Am, I've never been a Grand Am guy but I paid $1500 for it and drove it home and beyond a good clean up, the engine bay needs a rattle can rebuild, the outside needs a paint job and some new wheels. It doesn't need much, it is my opinion the first timers project car, It doesn't need much but it needs just enough to that the average person can make it their own. Presently It's White with Beige interior but I'm going to paint it Sunstone Yellow, which is a color they used on the Firebirds, Lemas and GTO's in 1975, with some GTA Wheels, I'm going up a wheel size from 14" to 15" but there should be plenty of room in the wheel wells to do it. I'm not building a full on race/show car, I'm just building a daily driver that I can still have fun with on the weekends taking it to Cruise-ins, Cars and Coffee's and local car shows. I'm not putting ALOT of money into it, I've capped my all-in budget at 6k, which gives me $4500 to work with and honestly I don't think I'll hit that because even though I'm going all the way down to bare metal on the body I'm doing it all myself.
I love Miata’s but the problem every time I’ve sat in one is that I don’t fit. I’m 6’4” and even with the top down it’s just not enough legroom to be comfortable Unless there’s a mod for that 😂
hey , howdy , im really looking to buy a old e30 because of the fact that i love them and they are underrated in my country , speaking of country there is no clean e30s in my whole country and they are all rusted and crashed , i just wanted to know does it make sense to buy a running e30 without a dashboard crack but full of rust or not
2007 335i E90 is a great project car picked one up at 108k miles full stock never tuned for $7500 and with full bolt ons this thing is a blast 18.9lbs psi on twins when wide open ! Work on it your self, DO NOT EVEN THINK about going to a german mechanic for installing modifications, truth be told they don't want to do it for you so they will charge you a kidney like this man says.
*Lets hear your project car stories!*
Check out our latest project car! th-cam.com/video/mOc8jDz7N0w/w-d-xo.html
Working on cars teaches you how to break down big problems into small ones. In addition, time management and deligation. These are useful life skills.
I totally agree, breaking down an engine and forget what goes where, working until the early hours as I have work the next day, lastly delegating the job to the mechanics who know what they are doing!!
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I am a more capable at anything since I started my car build a year and a half ago. You are so correct.
Glad you guys posted this. I just picked up a high-mileage (193k and some change) 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 yesterday, so I'm looking forward to messing with it a bit and maybe doing some small-time racing.
Nice dude
You remind me that deferred maintenance is either done by the Po or I inherit it. A PPI makes this evident. Thanks!
nice video, always informative and entertaining.
I’ve got a 1995 F-150 XLT dual tank,5.0, short bed. I bought it for $1700. My total budget is $4000. Right now it’s at $4330. Thats before paint, primer and clear.
To me the best thing to do is buy everything exactly like you want it and try to get the best deal because all used cars and especially all the cars is going to have a problem so try to beat half the problem by getting everything you want in the beginning then it won’t be so much of a problem
If you're talking about tools, I've used the "buy what is needed for the job" approach. No need to buy an O2 socket until you need to replace the O2 sensor. That could be several years from now. I started with a basic wratchet and driver set, then moved on to wrenches and deep sockets. Later I bought a pair of jack stands and a jack. I lived on those tools alone for years, replacing alternators, starters, water pumps, and timing belts. A breaker bar and a socket adapter were quick additions. But again, didn't buy them until I needed them.
Using the buy everything you need first approach seems really expensive to me. Especially if you throw power tools into the mix.
Just a thought.
Cheers.
Ironically I’m currently eye balling a 2015 Lexus IS 250 since I’m more of cruising cars and coffee type of guy. An I’m kinda of a Lexus loyalist I’m lying I’m a huge Lexus fan
What about a BMW Z3/Z4 ?
Hi ideal I have a question for u guys I’m wondering what ur favourite pic for a reliable everyday driver that’s a bit of allrounder I’m living here in Sweden and the roads here ain’t really sustained for a drift car and a rally car isn’t really ideal either my budget ain’t to big but maybe u have a good idea
I'm been in the car community for my entire life, My dad and uncle ran a hot rod shop from the mid 70's until 2000 when dad passed away and my #1 piece of advice is don't be afraid to look outside the box for a project car, Especially if you don't have the funds to build it the, find something close or is a different year that you can pick up cheaper, everyone wants a 72 SS Chevelle but they don't have 72 SS Chevelle so go find a 74 Chevelle and build that, Yes I know.... it's less of a cool car and it's a different body style BUT you can buy a 74 Chevelle for $3000-$4000 and drive it home all day long, you can't even look at a 72 Chevelle roller for less than $10,000. My 2nd piece of advice is Rattle Can paint is your friend, but make sure it's a quality paint. My latest project is a 96 2 door Grand Am, I've never been a Grand Am guy but I paid $1500 for it and drove it home and beyond a good clean up, the engine bay needs a rattle can rebuild, the outside needs a paint job and some new wheels. It doesn't need much, it is my opinion the first timers project car, It doesn't need much but it needs just enough to that the average person can make it their own. Presently It's White with Beige interior but I'm going to paint it Sunstone Yellow, which is a color they used on the Firebirds, Lemas and GTO's in 1975, with some GTA Wheels, I'm going up a wheel size from 14" to 15" but there should be plenty of room in the wheel wells to do it. I'm not building a full on race/show car, I'm just building a daily driver that I can still have fun with on the weekends taking it to Cruise-ins, Cars and Coffee's and local car shows. I'm not putting ALOT of money into it, I've capped my all-in budget at 6k, which gives me $4500 to work with and honestly I don't think I'll hit that because even though I'm going all the way down to bare metal on the body I'm doing it all myself.
Great video!
I've got a 2001 Nissan pathfinder that was supposed to just be a fuel pump an it has turned into so much more
Yeah that's cause it's a Nissan
My dream project car is a 1985-1990 chevy camero IROC Z and make a 700HP supercharged street monster
I love Miata’s but the problem every time I’ve sat in one is that I don’t fit. I’m 6’4” and even with the top down it’s just not enough legroom to be comfortable
Unless there’s a mod for that 😂
I just bought a 550 dollar toyota celica gt hatchback. First time doing any of this. I’m super nervous. Doesn’t run, but it needs a new starter
I’m building an e38 rn and I’m so excited about it
hey , howdy , im really looking to buy a old e30 because of the fact that i love them and they are underrated in my country , speaking of country there is no clean e30s in my whole country and they are all rusted and crashed , i just wanted to know does it make sense to buy a running e30 without a dashboard crack but full of rust or not
Whats the link for that next video, or has it not been posted?
Hey, what Softwares do you use for video editing?
2007 335i E90 is a great project car picked one up at 108k miles full stock never tuned for $7500 and with full bolt ons this thing is a blast 18.9lbs psi on twins when wide open ! Work on it your self, DO NOT EVEN THINK about going to a german mechanic for installing modifications, truth be told they don't want to do it for you so they will charge you a kidney like this man says.
Awesome video bro
Is it viable if I live in An apartment with no garage?
what's a good price of a miata / ls400
title should have been intro to prohect cars
Our cool factor is way low *heavily inserts picture of brad*
I see that viper
don't buy Audi, VW or BMW
WHAT IF I WANNA DRAG RACE 😭
Miata is Always the Answer...
Yeesssssssss
Jezza
Anyone interested in a V70R?
I can deal with a project car not stupid college statistics math class.
ngl kinda the same thumbnail as chrisfix
Old jimny
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