Educate me

[FordTough]

I'm a new found musclehead and im trying to learn the tricks of the trade and i'm wondering how to start getting all the parts and how everything works on a muscle car.... I already got a car i want... 1978 El Camino , or a new Pontiac El Camino 2010, Suped up with chevy stuff.

[Tod74]

I don't understand what it is you are asking, but welcome to the forum.Bunch of good people here.

[zipper06]

Welcome to the forum and please post a picture of the Pontiac 2010 El Camero, i've never seen one. Although i do have a pretty nice 1979 El Camino.

Zip.

[FordTough]

Thanks guys i am sorry i might have worded my quesiton wrong. I want to know how to start learning how every part in a muscle car works? Just tinker around with my car for a while and figure it out like that or get somebooks and study up?

[itsabird]

Thanks guys i am sorry i might have worded my quesiton wrong. I want to know how to start learning how every part in a muscle car works? Just tinker around with my car for a while and figure it out like that or get somebooks and study up?whew!! glad to hear you worded that wrong, my small brain almost went into overload, trying to get a grip on that one.

[fla1976]

Do you have any friends that have knowledge of automobiles? Maybe they will give you some info. Can you take an automotives class at a local community college? Go out to the nearest dragstrip and walk around the pits and ask a few questions. Most drag racers will answer a few questions to help you out. Your post is pretty vague as to your knowledge level so it is hard to direct you in a particular direction.

[kwkracing]

Start taking every nut and bolt off your hotrod, and dont stop for about two days. Thats the fun part, then put it back together. The more you do it, the more you will learn where those extra pieces went.

[TheYellaBrick]

Obtain a real good repair manual for the vehicle of your attentions.
Don't forget to bag'n'tag ! Pics of disassembly sequence helps as well. I've been bending wrenches for 45+ years and still take pics of unfamiliar operations I undertake. LOVE modern digital cameras :D :D :D

[Tod74]

Set fire to your paycheck next week. That will prepare you mentally for the things to come.

[THERATTLER]

Pontiac el camino :?:

[FordTough]

yeah i know alot of people into the muscle cars i go to street races every saturday night in jax and my brother is well connected and has his own muscle car which is pretty known so i am getitng into it myself since i basically got a foot in the door

[Tod74]

yeah i know alot of people into the muscle cars i go to street races every saturday night in jax and my brother is well connected and has his own muscle car which is pretty known so i am getitng into it myself since i basically got a foot in the door

Do yourself a huge favor and stay away from the street racing. Not worth it.

[FordTough]

Actually its nothing but a car show and occasionally someone drags and struts their stuff out in the middle of no where safely and away from people. I say that because thats what i was originally caleld now its just a gathering of friends but invite only and alot of people, I'm not gonna be street racing but just showin my ride off having a good time, Btw Tod check out my bodywork project post maybe you could gimme some good insight please sir.

[alk]

Start taking every nut and bolt off your hotrod, and dont stop for about two days. Thats the fun part, then put it back together. The more you do it, the more you will learn where those extra pieces went. Be sure to put them all in one container and shake well before reassembly. At least thats how it ends up in my garage...

[traysvega]

Bag and tag as stated,good repair maunal as stated.Also,a good digital camera can come in handy!...

[Scooterz]

I read a book long ago: How to build Hot-Rod big block Chevy's... written in the 60's I think. It was great about cams, taught me about closed/open chamber heads, some info about carbs, everything... I still have that book in the shop. It was my first intro to altered motor/basics. Good luck & welcome.

[mopar1968]

Just where is it you are from :?:

[FordTough]

From New York, Living in Jax, FL now.