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Nov 26, 2015 9:51:23 GMT 1
Post by maillon on Nov 26, 2015 9:51:23 GMT 1
Hello, my name is Maillon, I'm 20 years old (21 in a bit) and have been fascinated by cars all of my life. However, I don't know any mechanics or electronics, so I figured I'd join this forum and maybe learn a thing or two.
My dream is to buy and restore older cars, since I will be finishing college in a year or two I figured I'd get a head start by learning about the stuff before just blindly blowing up my first project.
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Post by Noberator on Nov 26, 2015 12:35:58 GMT 1
Hello, my name is Maillon, I'm 20 years old (21 in a bit) and have been fascinated by cars all of my life. However, I don't know any mechanics or electronics, so I figured I'd join this forum and maybe learn a thing or two. My dream is to buy and restore older cars, since I will be finishing college in a year or two I figured I'd get a head start by learning about the stuff before just blindly blowing up my first project. Welcome to the Forum Maillon. Can I be nosey and ask what your doing at College now. How about doing a night school class in Mechanics. Ask your local College for some help and guidance to see what's available in your area.
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Nov 26, 2015 13:44:03 GMT 1
Post by rhyds on Nov 26, 2015 13:44:03 GMT 1
Good call there nobster. I was lucky in that my high school offered a saturday morning course in welding, fabrication and car maintenance. I learned a heck of a lot there and gave a great basic education.
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Nov 26, 2015 14:50:45 GMT 1
Post by Joepublic on Nov 26, 2015 14:50:45 GMT 1
Welcome
Are you UK based?
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Nov 26, 2015 15:53:27 GMT 1
Post by dave on Nov 26, 2015 15:53:27 GMT 1
Welcome m8 you will find plenty of info on here
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Nov 26, 2015 17:21:44 GMT 1
Post by Roverman on Nov 26, 2015 17:21:44 GMT 1
Hi Where are you, if any where near Sheffield I have loads of books and manuals you can have for free if you can collect.
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Post by Karl on Nov 26, 2015 19:51:16 GMT 1
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Nov 26, 2015 20:56:23 GMT 1
Post by Rhubarb on Nov 26, 2015 20:56:23 GMT 1
Hi and welcome
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Nov 26, 2015 22:38:52 GMT 1
Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2015 22:38:52 GMT 1
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Nov 26, 2015 23:16:16 GMT 1
Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2015 23:16:16 GMT 1
A very late good evening, all evening
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Nov 27, 2015 0:14:29 GMT 1
Post by valhalla on Nov 27, 2015 0:14:29 GMT 1
Hello, my name is Maillon, I'm 20 years old (21 in a bit) and have been fascinated by cars all of my life. However, I don't know any mechanics or electronics, so I figured I'd join this forum and maybe learn a thing or two. My dream is to buy and restore older cars, since I will be finishing college in a year or two I figured I'd get a head start by learning about the stuff before just blindly blowing up my first project. The answer there is to get you hands dirty on an older classic, nothing exotic, which will neither test your skills on electricals or mechanicals. There is no substitute for practise on a lowly classic where mistakes are cheap and easy to fix. An old British classic like a Morris Minor, Mini, Triumph Herald, etc. etc. (I could go on all night.... ) would be an ideal start, it would help you make friends within classic circles, give you a project at college, and provide you with a wealth of experience to go to the next level. Sooner or later, you will come across a situation where early-life practise saves you heaps of time and money; experience of how to release a seized & rusted fixing without breaking anything, for example.
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