| Many individuals who decide to restore cars do | | | | car will have to be registered with the club you |
| not realize how time-consuming the project can | | | | are partnering with. There will also be specific |
| be. When a person is going to completely restore | | | | standards that must be met regarding that type |
| a car, they may not include American Racing | | | | of paint used on the car, the type of tires put on |
| Wheels. Many of the individuals who restore old | | | | the car, and other aesthetic features that are |
| cars must use original parts including wheels and | | | | visible on the car. |
| tires. | | | | Getting insurance on a car that you are restoring |
| Restoring an old car can be difficult and will require | | | | will be important. Some people do not get |
| some knowledge of each part that has been used | | | | insurance on cars before they are in running |
| in the manufacture of the car. An individual will | | | | condition, this can be costly. If the car is damaged |
| want to contact other people, or car clubs, that | | | | or destroyed while it is in your shop, it will not be |
| also restore cars. Having a large network will help | | | | covered unless you have an established insurance |
| you to get the parts you need in a timely | | | | policy. |
| manner. | | | | In some cases it is not possible to find original |
| The older a car is, the harder the parts are to | | | | parts for a car that is being restored. When this |
| find. It then becomes even more necessary for a | | | | occurs the car club, or other people who restore |
| person to join as many car clubs is possible with | | | | cars, will have the name of machinists able to |
| individuals having the same make and model, and | | | | create an exact duplicate of the part needed. In |
| even year, of a car. The Internet is an excellent | | | | some cases the machinists will be located several |
| source when looking for groups of people who | | | | thousand miles from your location and having a |
| have the same interests in restoring cars. | | | | wide network in your club will make finding them |
| If your car is very rare, or has not been made | | | | much easier. |
| for several years, the parts may be scattered | | | | When you first begin restoring your car, finding |
| throughout the world. Starting at your local | | | | car dealers in your area who sponsor car clubs will |
| salvage yard will often have beneficial results. | | | | be beneficial. Many car dealers sponsor car clubs |
| Many individuals who are restoring their cars | | | | for individuals who have the same make and |
| spend time at these yards. | | | | model of cars they have. These dealers often |
| Most car clubs have a large membership and send | | | | have access to rare or hard to get parts and are |
| out regular newsletters regarding upcoming | | | | able to acquire them at an affordable rate. |
| events, availability of parts, and special notes | | | | In some cases the dealer will provide financial |
| regarding restoration. These groups normally have | | | | support when an individual is going to show a car |
| members from regions or countries you might | | | | in another city or town. The dealer will also have |
| not be familiar with. By joining a club, or more | | | | contacts for individuals within their dealership who |
| than one club, you will be able to broaden your | | | | have access to older and restored cars. In most |
| network of individuals who are knowledgeable in | | | | cases, they will know an individual who has |
| restoration. | | | | knowledge and expertise in your year and model |
| Showing a car through a club will necessitate that | | | | of car. |
| specific regulations and requirements be met. The | | | | |