New to the scene

First: Hello to all you enthusiasts out there.

I'd have to say that it all first started when 2 years ago I was given a great '84 Stang with a V6. I didn't know much about musclecars at the time, but, quickly, the idea grew on me. After a tragic, car-ending crash, I had to give up the Mustang.

For those two years, I have regretted the day that I crashed that car.

Now, for starters, I really don't know much about the internal mechanics of these wonderful machines we call "Cars". But, I am young, am very sharp and pick things up quickly, and am completely dedicated to getting myself educated in the proper ethics of Mechanics. My step-father of 10+ years is a mechanic and I've always wanted to learn for myself how things work.

I have some good things going for me. I'm young, I'm in the military, and I have the time and the money to start my own project. It is almost a new-found desire of mine to sort-of "Create" my own car.

Here is where I run into my first wall: I'm not so sure where to start!

Again, as I mentioned before, I really do not know much about this type of thing, but I want to learn!

Can you more-experienced folk give me hints/tips/pointers/comments/suggestions/etc..etc.. as to in what direction I should take my first step?

(And by the way.. if you say anything in technical terms: I will be completely lost, so please, as we say: Break it down, Barney Style!)

:confused:

What are you hoping to do with the car? Race, show, drive, or for resale?

'84 Mustang v6? They didn't make one either I4 or v8

'84 Mustang v6? They didn't make one either I4 or v8


Wrong the had V6-ers back then

Yea, I'm really not sure what you want to do with your car, but welcome to the forums

Wrong the had V6-ers back then

oops my mistake. I didn't know they put v6's in any of the 80's mustangs.

You're right, I should have been more specific.

I was looking to race her.