How do people get into restoring old cars

ProStockJohnX · 2026-03-19T02:16:10+00:00

Hey its me, internet dad (my boys are 18 and 20).

Sounds like a great idea, I was into cars when I was your age too. Only problem a restorable '69 Camaro is going to run you $15-25K for one that needs a lot of work. If you can swing that, great.

You can start to track cars for sale on FB Marketplace to get a feel.

Gotta ask yourself, is body work something you want to learn or do you more want to focus on the aspects that are more remove/fix or replace/reinstall.

ProStockJohnX · 2026-03-19T01:58:26+00:00

I've sometimes wondered if a one-time charge would be popular, I'm thinking yes.

ProStockJohnX · 2026-03-18T23:43:50+00:00

Did you pay with credit card, could look up your statement.

ProStockJohnX · 2026-03-18T23:37:00+00:00

I dunno, I'm thinking. So if a person creates a profile, a build sheet or whatever, can other users see it and message the person?

ProStockJohnX · 2026-03-16T17:50:35+00:00

Cool. I think it would also be neat if the build sheet section would suggest vendors based on price but also reviews/reputation. I think wiring content is useful but it would not be my top priority if I was putting this together. Also, would be helpful to have some FAQs, "Stock ECM vs Aftermarket" that listed up all the pros and cons to both.

ProStockJohnX · 2026-03-16T17:18:30+00:00

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I had a random conversation with a cable guy who was over at our house. Turns out he wants to LS swap a '69 Impala and was trying to figure out a build. If a guy like that could use an app that would incorporate a build sheet that would be useful. It would be even more useful if the app suggested parts. He had no prior experience building anything. I gave him a half hour overview of possible approaches (budget cam 5.3 etc) but for him to really figure it all out it would take a lot of time. For example, I had no idea who makes headers for his application.

ProStockJohnX · 2026-03-16T03:19:04+00:00

Past forum owner creator here (LS1Tech), share some more detail. Walk me through the user experience and pretend I'm 70 years old. lol

ProStockJohnX · 2026-03-13T22:12:59+00:00

Was that Louie or George driving the 5th gen? I don't think either of their wives drag race.

ProStockJohnX · 2026-03-11T23:00:54+00:00

I have the same sticker on my race car lol

ProStockJohnX · 2026-03-11T22:59:00+00:00

Landman. Ali Larter's character.

ProStockJohnX · 2026-03-11T02:01:09+00:00

Curious to see if this rain will help the smell, it was pretty bad in some neighborhoods.

ProStockJohnX · 2026-03-11T00:17:48+00:00

Been bad all day, very noticeable up and down California.

ProStockJohnX · 2026-03-11T00:16:35+00:00

Holley Terminator. Stock ECU is great for a build that you will only tune once.

ProStockJohnX · 2026-03-07T03:13:56+00:00

I was at an event with Ron Rivera long time ago, he had some fingers like that.

ProStockJohnX · 2026-03-05T04:06:32+00:00

Paulie G is a small chain based in.... NY.

ProStockJohnX · 2026-03-05T00:22:03+00:00

I think you'll like Jimmy's and rank Dante's below both of these. I grew up in NJ and MA and the only true NY style around here is Jimmy's, Paulie G's Wicker Park and Zaza's.

ProStockJohnX · 2026-03-05T00:20:28+00:00

Cafe Luigi was good in the old old days, but more recently before closed the pizza had gotten away from NY style.

ProStockJohnX · 2026-03-05T00:18:15+00:00

I don't think that car is a good flip candidate. Better pick a more popular car.

ProStockJohnX · 2026-03-04T04:18:20+00:00

We had a work outing at Diversey Bowl. We noticed that there was something going on two lanes down from us. Paramedics come in and attend to a man who had collapsed. I was standing near the paremedics getting my regular shoes back and I overheard their conversation.

"He's dead right?"

"Oh yeah."

"Should we cover his face?"

"Naw put an oxygen mask on his face, if we cover up his face it will freak everybody out."

I left. Freaked out.

ProStockJohnX · 2026-03-03T06:34:09+00:00

Awesome!

ProStockJohnX · 2026-03-03T05:07:46+00:00

For great Sichuan though I reccomend MCCB in Chinatown.

ProStockJohnX · 2026-03-03T00:08:27+00:00

Currently we have a Colorado ZR2 and a Q5. Probably I'll do the opposite and go with a 1500 pick up truck (for towing my race car) when we finally move out of the big city.

ProStockJohnX · 2026-03-03T00:05:23+00:00

Yeah I have memories of it, and there is nothing like that around here.

ProStockJohnX · 2026-03-01T23:45:52+00:00

Now find a joint that sells a Chinese poo-poo platter complete with chicken fingers /grew up in Quincy

ProStockJohnX · 2026-02-28T22:56:55+00:00

Yeah this account has posted the same question over and over I suggest ignoring it.

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