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Post by deanorn on Jan 23, 2016 16:54:23 GMT 1
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Post by Rhubarb on Jan 23, 2016 17:37:17 GMT 1
Yep that set would be ideal to get started with
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Post by rhyds on Jan 23, 2016 19:01:28 GMT 1
Those halfords sets are great for starting out
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Post by oli on Jan 26, 2016 21:59:18 GMT 1
Rather than jumping straight in to completely dismantle something, I'd buy something fun to run (otherwise you'll never use it and it'll never need fixing) and just do the jobs as they need doing. That's how most people learn. As someone whose just spent several weekends stripping a vehicle to scrap the parts, it's not very satisfying.
You need something fun, with cheap parts and that can be relied upon to break down and need fixing regularly - a land rover would be perfect! They are a bit expensive to buy but at least you'll have something saleable at the end or if you get bored, even if it is a pile of bits. An old discovery is very basic, cheap and still a useful, fun vehicle to run.
Oli
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Post by Joepublic on Jan 26, 2016 22:28:06 GMT 1
I'd be looking for something 20+ years old that could be insured as a classic, maybe something that you couldn't afford (to insure?) when you were younger or something that's not already in the household ie a van or pickup etc
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Post by valhalla on Jan 27, 2016 0:06:51 GMT 1
Go for something mid-to-late 90's rather than 80's; the electrics are better sorted-out, without being complicated. And go for something that doesn't rust, otherwise you'll just get frustrated (unless you happen to have a desire to learn to weld, or have large enough pockets for someone else to do the work). A good "mundane" car would be something like a Mk.1 Focus. Cheap as chips, stupidly easy to put together (if Ford can manage this.....), reluctance to rot, and an appreciating "modern classic", cheap parts, lots of advice around, good to drive, etc. etc.
Stay away from modern Landrovers, the only cheap ones are cheap for a reason, and they rot for a hobby. The electrics are also a bit suspect.......well, 'designed by baboons' would be closer to the mark....
The Corsa-C has got to be a good choice, as it's not a rotter and it's generally easy to work-on.
Smaller cars are generally better for not being over-complex, but some of the bigger cars can be very good value. The Volvo V70 and S60 is an easy thing to work on, although the parts prices can add-up after a bit! Either can be obtained for around £500 for a decent car if it is a trade-in or just "not wanted".
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Post by oli on Feb 3, 2016 23:04:58 GMT 1
Stay away from modern Landrovers, the only cheap ones are cheap for a reason, and they rot for a hobby. The electrics are also a bit suspect.......well, 'designed by baboons' would be closer to the mark.... Modern is a relative term with land Rovers (and their owners). Those new fangled trafficators are such an unnecessary complication of modern motoring... Oli
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