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Finding Parts For Your Classic Automobile

March 21st, 2010
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When restoring a classic auto, you have the choice of performing the restoration work yourself or having someone else do it.

If you are planning on contracting the car restoration to a shop, price the labor costs. This may take some time, but when you’re done, enter all of your figures into a spreadsheet and compute the estimated total costs. Then, just to be conservative and account for unexpected repairs and cost overruns, increase the total amount by 50%. The final tally may shock you. But at the very least you won’t be surprised when money begins to drain from your checking account.

Here are a few of the complications you may encounter while trying to evaluate classic car and price parts:

It’s not unusual to be unable to locate all of the parts that you need. Car parts become available when they become available, and some antique car parts are extremely rare. It this is the case you will either have to settle for a substitute part or wait for an authentic part to hit the market.

Sometimes you’ll locate the exact automobile part that you’ve been looking for, but it will be in another town or locale and will have to be shipped to you. Ensure that you include shipping prices in your parts estimates. Some people and companies use transportation costs as profit centers and the resulting price may be more than you expected.

Everybody knows that, normally, that last thing that you want on your car is rust. However, body rust on the body of an antique car is not something to be overly obsessed about. After all, you are restoring the automobile. However, if the rust is on structural parts, it can bust a hole in your budget big enough to sink the entire restoration project. So make a special note to look for evidence to look for rust in the wheel arches, roof pillars, floor, and so on.

For those enthusiasts among us who love the art of tinkering with automobiles, even though the prices for an antique car continues to go up, finding and restoring antique autos can be one of the most enjoyable hobbies around. Just be sure that you don’t go broke while enjoying it.

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A New Legend

November 30th, 2009
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The days of solid, powerful muscle cars have surely been replaced by fuel efficient, “green” cars. It was a thrilling time for car afficianados everywhere as they anticipated the release of an updated American legend - the Camaro. The Camaro ruled the streets in the late 1960’s and is one of the most recognized muscle cars ever produced. It is an American classic that managed to stand the test of time and stay in the hearts of American car lovers.

 

That’s why when Chevrolet announced they were releasing a new, redesigned Camaro in 2010 the air was a-buzz with excitement. The last Camaro was produced in 2002 and with interest peaking in more fuel efficient cars, attention on the beloved Camaro was waning. Putting production of the Camaro on hold was a smart decision by Chevrolet. With an eight year silence between the last production and when the new Camaro was unveiled, its sleek but powerful lines captured consumers attention once again.

The new Camaro’s design is both reminiscent of its old, boxy muscle car days and futuristic with sharp angles and modern elements. The base model comes with a V6 manual transmission and a minimim of 304 horsepower. This base model has an MSRP of $22,680. The top of the line comes with a 426 horsepower engine and a V8 manual transmission. That is more than enough to give you some get up and go off the line!

Reasonably, there is some skepticism that the new model won't live up to the hype built up around its release. This definitely does not seem to be the case with the new Chevy Camaro. According to reviews on Edmunds.corn, the Camaro certainly lives up to the hype. It has extraordinary acceleration, great handling, sleek looks and a manageable price tag. The V6 boasts an acceleration of 0 to 60 in 6 seconds.0 seconds thanks to its awesome horsepower. Even with this impressive acceleration, it still manages to pull off 17mpg city and 29mpg highway. This is awesome fuel efficiency for such a powerful engine; a feat that hardly any sports car can boast.

The interior of the Camaro does leave something to be desired by many reviewers. The steering wheel is oddly designed and does not seem to be very comfortable for drivers. Some of the gauges are hard to read and options for the interior are lacking. There is no factory option for the Camaro to come with a built-in navigation system – something that is quickly becoming a standard option. Another downside is the small trunk; fitting a set of golf clubs could prove to be difficult. The backseat is also quite small, making it difficult for passengers to make a long trip. These downsides however, are small sacrifices to those die hard muscle car lovers. Most consumers looking for this type of car aren’t as worried about fitting their golf clubs in the trunk as they are about experiencing a cool, powerful ride underneath their feet and the new Camaro definitely delivers.

 

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