Archive for the Antique Car Parts category.
Feb 23
I just purchased the car, so I don’t have a car note. In a few years, the car will be considered as a antique, so my tag price will be low.
I love the car, but havn’t had a chance to really drive it other than when I test drove it. When I test drove the car, nothing was wrong, but it needed a new radiator, according to the guy I purchased it from. After I purchaed the car, which was a week after I test drove it, the car had 30 extra miles on it, plus white smoke coming from the tail pipe. My mechanic said that I had a cracked head gasket, and needed a new engine.
I know that Acura parts are expensive, and I have already called around and received quotes. I’m just trying to decide if me paying all this money now will end up costing me less in the long run. Plus I was told that Acuras are very low maintence cars and are great cars for females.
Well you really don’t need a new entire engine. Probably a replacement cylinder head. Acura parts are not REALLY expensive. If you keep saying that to mechanics they are going to charge you a lot. I think the person who sold the car to you knew it had a cracked head and pumped it full of "stop leak" and that’s what clogged your radiator. Hows the heat? that might be clogged up with stop leak too.
If the body of the car is straight (no dents) and the overall cosmetic and mechanical condition is good then yes fixing the car would be wise. If it is ugly and needs lots more work forget it. Acuras are very low maintence cars for a while but fall apart fast when they get old.
Feb 17
For those who are lucky enough to have the skill to fix their own cars and trucks, the obstacle becomes finding the best and cheapest auto parts available. While junkyards and auto dealers are sources for finding the required car and truck parts, the best way to find these items is online.
There are several reasons for purchasing truck and car parts online.
Convenience
The mechanic, searching for a particular part, does not have to drive from store to store or junkyard to junkyard searching. Going online saves valuable time as well as gas from driving around the city. In addition car and truck parts are delivered right to your door saving a trip to the auto parts store.
Price Comparison
Shopping online allows the Internet surfer to look at several online stores at once. Prices can be compared and the on-line store offering the cheapest price can be used. However, be sure to compare shipping charges as well as some companies will make up in shipping and handling what they do not charge in price.
Finding a Rare Part or Accessory
For the car enthusiast, restoring and rebuilding older and Antique Cars can be a headache when it comes to finding the appropriate car parts as they are rare and hard to find. On-line truck and auto parts are easier to find using the Internet search.
Finding the Right Auto Parts Store On-line
When looking on-line for an auto parts store you want to make sure of a few factors. First make sure the store is secure, as you will be providing your credit card information. You want a store that has toll free customer service with a fair return policy (many will charge a restocking fee and this is to be expected). Check to see if there is a warranty on parts sold as this should be expected.
Amit Kothiyal
http://www.articlesbase.com/cars-articles/buying-auto-parts-from-online-suppliers-676251.html
Feb 16
here are the specifics: it sat in a field for 15 years (or so the owner says); it has surface rust on almost all of it - the rust is solid, though (my pocket knife didn’t plunge into the metal as i knocked it on different areas); it is white; has what owner says is a 393 (probably stock); interior has to be TOTALLY redone (from carpet & headliner to dash, gear shifter (his & hers)), guages, seats - everything; body is fairly straight; owner says that the engine turns over; didn’t read odometer and it has two flat tires.
What would a person throw into rebuilding this car? Would you start from the ground and go up? Are parts easy to find for antique GTOs?
I hardly think he’ll get $10k; I looked on eBay and found a running, fully operable 67 GTO for around $6k (nothing fancy).
Thanks for any tips/advice.
Ten grand sounds a bit steep. You’ll want to get the VIN number and verify that it’s a true GTO before you buy. People have been making "fake GTOs" for more than twenty years.
Below is a link to a ‘68 GTO with matching numbers for only $6,800. Here is the text from that ad:
1968 Motor Trend’s "Car of the Year Award". Manufactured in Arlington, Texas GM Plant. Southern Car, Very solid. 400 CI Big Block Engine – 350 HP. 400 Turbo Transmission, His and her shifter, Matching Numbers, Original ENDURA Front Bumper. Runs and Drives Good. Good Solid Rebuilder. Last GTO to have " Vent or Wing Windows". Some lite rust…not bad at all. Good floor pans, Nice carpet, New exhaust and New Shocks
The second link below is the results of a cars.com search for older GTO’s regardless of price or location. There are a few in that price range.
Feb 13
Hello.
Like a lot of other people, I’m in love with the Nissan Skyline. I’m getting a car soon and I figured I could save up with the money I get from my parents to import and Skyline. I’ve seen 99 skylines available for import for about 20 grand. These are all stock of course. I would love to own one in the states and I thought it was a matter of paying for shipping and probably some customs fees in CT. I have read that it is illegal to import because a company called Motormex or something like that imported 35 or so and "grandfathered" them. I have read that the only way to get them is to go to Japan. De-Assemble them. And then ship them to the states as parts and put the skyline together as a kit car. I also read something about having to buy two of whatever car you want so that the part numbers do not match up and it is llegal. I think this is over the top and not in my budget. However, if it is llegal, I would love to buy one. Also what is "grandfathering" is that just a method of adoption. I have also heard that you can wait till the car is considered an antique which is 25 years or older or something and then you have to import it. I also heard that in Canada you can import it at 15 years and then register it there and drive it here. Please help me clear this up because I want to know how I can get one. I am really only satisfied with 98+ skylines. so r34’s and gt-r’s. I am looking for that aggressive look that they have 
Thank You Yahoo Answers!!
here ya go…..google works wonders
Since it seems that the information on the LEGAL importation of the nissan skyline into the US is scattered all over these forums, I thought it would be a good idea to try and put them into order in one nice thread. Here is a current list of links to the DOT/NHTSA/EPA sites with information pertaining to the importation of either specifically the Nissan Skyline, or the general information of vehicle importation of vehicles NOT manufactured in the US. These are the FACTS in black and white. Please do not post too many comments here, however feel free to post any link I may have left out, or any new ones as they become available.
Some key information to remember before going nuts on trying to import a nissan skyline to US soil:
1. Just because a company is listed as an Registered Importer and is able to bring in a Nissan Skyline by law, DOES NOT mean said company can make that car street legal.
2. Importing a Nissan Skyline as a so-called "Kit Car" is NOT legal. (just read the link to the reg on this page)
3. Mororex is now defunct and can no longer import skylines.
List of all Registered Importers (updated regularly by the NHTSA):
http://nhtsa.com/cars/rules/import/w…t01122006.html
Importation and Certification FAQ’a from NHTSA:
http://nhtsa.com/cars/rules/import/F…ite/index.html
NHTSA vehicle eligibility List:
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/…LIG010906.html
Importing vehicles and engines as outlined by the EPA:
http://www.epa.gov/otaq/imports/index.htm#vehicles
Non Resident, Returning Military, and Returning Official Government Employee Importations of Personal Vehicle for Personal Use:
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/in…al_vehicle.xml
For those of you living in California and have to deal with CARB:
http://www.arb.ca.gov/homepage.htm
EPA Kit Car Policy:
http://www.epa.gov/otaq/imports/kitcar.htm
Personal Note: These are the FACTS as stated on these links by government agencies. I would love to see the Nissan Skyline available for street use in the US without the hassle of all the BS. However, I am for obeying the law, and in so doing, it would be illegal to import a skyline at this time and drive it on the road. I want one so bad it hurts, but I’m not willing to take the chance of having my car confiscated and either shipped back to japan, or demolished. Spending the kind of money you would on getting one here would not be worth it. You have the potential to lose over $40K easy. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I can’t part with that kind of money very easily.
Only Legal way to own a Nissan Skyline for legal road use:
1. Find a legal sale of a previously motorex made legal skyline.
2. Wait for the new GTR to become availble.
3. Wait for the 25 year law on vehicle importation to come around.
That’s it people. Good Luck! Drive Safe! Do It Right!! (and legal)
Jan 28
where do people find parts for restoring classic Antique Cars like trim lenses for lights body parts i’m restoring a 75 chrysler station wagon and know one knows where to find parts for them
1. Ask at local salvage yards. They might not have older cars like that, but they might know of other yards in your area that do.
2. Hemmings Motor News or Old Cars Weekly
3. Car shows/swap meets.
4. eBay, eBay, EBAY!
5. Craigslist.
Good luck and have fun.
Dec 31
http://www.dollfurniturecompany.com/Refinishing-&-Restoration.html Furniture Refinishing and Restoration
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Dec 31
I AM LOOKING FOR AUTO BODY PARTS:
I HAVE A NASCAR OPEN WHEELED MODIFIED STOCK CAR. WHEN IT WAS FIRST BUILT BACK IN 1984 THEY USED AN OLDSMOBILE FIRENZA 2 DOOR COUPE BODY OR SKIN.
ON OPEN WHEELED MODIFIEDS THEY ONLY USE THE BODY PANELS FROM THE FIRE WALL BACK, AND ONLY THE OUTER SKIN.
SO I NEED THE ROOF, RIGHT AND LEFT DOOR SKINS, R AND L QUARTER PANELS, TRUNK LID ECT………
DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN BUY THESE BODY PARTS?
DON’T SAY A SALVAGE YARD, I JUST NEED THE SKINS, THERE IS WAY TOO MUCH WORK IN SEPARATING THE OUT SKIN AND MAKING IT FIT RIGHT.
FOR EXAMPLE; IF I BUY AN ENTIRE DOOR, I WOULD HAVE TO CUT THE OUT SKIN OFF. BACK IN 1984 YOU COULD BY JUST THE SKINS.
FROM THE MID 1960′S UP UNTIL THE LATE 70′S MY FATHER BUILT NASCAR MODIFIED STOCK / RACE CARS. THE LAST CAR HE BUILT WAS IN THE LATE 70′S AND HE USED THE SKIN OF A FORD PINTO. BACK THEN YOU COULD BUY JUST THE OUTER BODY SKINS.
WE HAVEN’T BEEN ABLE TO FIND A COMPANY THAT SELLS REPLICA OR SURPLUS BODY PARTS FOR ANTIQUE OR CLASSIC CARS.
I HAVE ANOTHER VINTAGE OPEN WHEELED MODIFIED AND THIS ONE HAS A 59 ANGLIA BODY ON IT NOW, I WANT TO PUT A DIFFERENT BODY ON IT, FOR EXAMPLE A 1934 CHEVY 5 WINDOW COUPLE OR MAYBE EVEN A 1970′S PINTO BODY.
SO IF ANYONE KNOWS OF A COMPANY THAT SELLS REPLICA OR SURPLUS BODY SKINS OR PANELS PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
I DID A SEARCH FOR PINTO BODY PARTS AND I ONLY FOUND FRONT FENDERS.
THANKS FOR YOU HELP.
AGAIN, I DON’T WANT TO BUY AN ENTIRE CAR AND HAVE TO CUT IT UP. THERE IS JUST TOO MUCH WORK INVOLVED IN DOING IT THAT WAY.
TO GET A BETTER IDEA OF THE TYPE BODY PARTS I AM LOOKING FOR GOT TO DAARARACING.COM OR GOOGLE THE ATLANTIC CITY SPEEDWAY. OR NORTHEASTERN VINTAGE STOCK CAR ASSOCIATION.
THANKS AGAIN
ALREADY KNOW ABOUT NORTHEAST VINTAGE STOCK CAR ASSOCIATION.
I AM LOOKING FOR A COMPANY THAT MAKES OR SELLS VINTAGE BODY PARTS, EITHER SURPLUS OR REPLICAS, ECT……
Northeastern Vintage Stock Car Association might be able to help you.
Dec 21
Video clip
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Dec 12
i have a 69 impala and im working on restoring it but i only know of a few sites that sell parts for it but they dont sell exactly what i need
http://tinyurl.com/ygdmg53
Learn to use Google : It is your best friend! 
Dec 12
Antique Bakery episode 2 subbed english
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