Truck Restorations - Part 3 - Lessons I Learned The Hard Way
2: PVC enclosures are relatively cheap to build, using flexible PVC piping, plastic, a little wood, and some work. You can use your imagination to create whatever size and design you want. Dome, square, rectangular, or octagonal, you can build one pretty quick. There are many kits, but for maximum dollar efficiency, build your own.
Family men love their cars because they can take their families wherever and whenever. Working men on the other hand, takes pride of their cars because it helps them to get to work on time. Cars are their work partners. Both invest in their cars because they believe that their automobiles are important part of their lives.
As part of promotional events, a parade of antique car is sometimes organized. If you have a unique one, you can offer to drive it in a parade for a small fee. It is also a good way for your antique car's engine to breath, at the same time a chance to show your pride and joy. You can also give your old car a trip at fairs and outdoor events, with fees for, say for example a five minute ride.
Another, idea that struck me. Heated seats. This is actually a fairly simple idea. You can pull them from any factory-equipped car. Try the local interior auto accessories. Just make sure they can bench test them before you walk out the door. You'll want the thermostat control with this, which can be mounted under the tail for adjustment while riding. Basically, heated seats are no more then a heating pad element that sits under the upholstery, a top the padding. The heating elements average about 100-140 degrees F. I did a search for "Upholstery Heating Elements" and came up with some good results and even installation instructions and tutorials for various seats. Both OEM and retro fits.
Still had the old catalog, and ordered a couple things to "fix her up". Good quality at a price I could afford. (That's what I liked.) Then once, I got a part that was supposed to fit all cars (but not MG's, I guess), and they quickly refunded my money. (That's what I mean.) Now even today, I still trust them for supplying quality parts at reasonable prices. (That's what I appreciate.) I still order from them for my 'Vette, my truck, and motorhome.
Since you save more than 50% of the cost value at times, this method could be really beneficial. It's not just good parts for cars and trucks that are found here. You could also repair your lawn mower this way. Moreover these shops have online stores too, so it won't be difficult at all to find stores offering used auto parts.
As one may expect, a vintage or classic car part would come as used, so there is still the fear that the part may work now, but in the near future, it may still conk out. This can cause a great dismay to the restorer. To a newbie, all of this may seem as a very daunting task. But for those who are willing to do the effort, here are some places where you can find vintage car parts.
