Q: Muscle Cars?
I am going to build a house, and in my garage, I am going to build muscle and race cars. I want a hydraulic lift(car lift), like the ones auto mechanics use. Does anyone know how much they cost. How long they last, how much they can lift,and if there is a lot of maitenance.

A: http://www.superlifts.com/
http://www.americasprideonline.com/

http://www.e-autolifts.com/twopostble.html

Q: Muscle cars?
The muscle car has been around 1964. The cars have seen three generations: 1964-1974, 1982-1987, and 1998-present.
What is the best muscle car overall?

A: ‘70 Roadrunner Hemi 426 V8

Q: muscle cars?
what does “nom” mean when restoring muscle cars

A: it is “what was mornal” for the orginal

Q: How much is car insurance for older muscle cars?
I heard that car insurance is pretty expensive for older muscle cars, and I’d like to know around how much a month car insurance would be for a 1968 ford mustang?

A: I depends on what you plan to do with they car. If it’s a daily driver you’ll be stuck with liability, which is cheap. If you want classic car insurance you insure to the cars value and they limit your driving.

Q: Where can i learn the basics on how muscle cars work?
I dont know much about cars, but i know a little bit. But these muscle cars im looking at are foreign and strange to me. Wheres a good website to learn the basics on how these cars work.

I’m mostly curious too learn about the names of the parts under the hood. Thanks!

A: Muscle cars are simply older cars with lots of power and racy looks (at least for their era) they use carburetors instead of e f i, distributors instead of computer spark control, and most handle badly compared to modern machines. Some of them even handled evilly for their time. One good source is www.powerblocktv/musclecar.com.however, this site may not deliver enough detail for you. Many of the muscle car community don’t get real technical on websites because we’ve been doing this all our lives, and aside from bench racing (re; telling each other lies about how fast, etc,) we don’t see the point rehashing stuff we all already know. Besides, a lot of us aren’t really up on the web. When I’m doing the muscle car thing, I prefer good old hard copy.

Q: What is the different type of bodies of muscle cars mean?
I read a magazine on muscle cars and i always see these words “b-body”, “e-body” or “a-body” etc. type muscle cars. So what are they actually mean and how to differentiate different body types of muscle cars?

A: As a GM service/parts person, I can say this: The body style designation is what we use to determine which suspension and other parts the car was built with. There is a tag somewhere on every car built that gives codes. They tell what color, seat and interior type springs,engine, whether it was ordered with carpet or what. It tells if it had a performance package and it is the car’s birth certificate. The “A” body is a certain kind. “B” bodies are another. Some years the A body was a Grand Prix and in some other years it was a “W” body. B and C bodies were mostly larger cars. Depends on the manufacturer and the year.

Q: Why is the restoration of Muscle Cars becoming a current trend today?
Why is the restoration of Muscle Cars becoming a current trend today?

A: The restoration of classic cars isn’t much of trend people have been doing it for years now you’re probably just now noticing it. To more specifically answer your question as time has gone on and fewer and fewer pristine examples of classic cars exist so many people restore them examples for people who may not have or may never get to see what the original car looked like. Also alot of money can be made from the restoration of old cars.

Q: What do you think will happen to muscle cars?
With gas going for over $1.30 a Liter in most parts do you think that SUVs, Muscle cars and big trucks will be the thing of the past?

Some people say that even if gas was $2 a Liter it still wont stop some people to drive their gas guzzlers.

I personally think that there should be a way to convert any car you love that has low gas mileage with a hydrogen engine or something similar.

Think this is possible in the not so distant future?

A: Well as an owner of a 69 big block Chevelle for 40 years, if gas goes to $5. a gal, I got the money!

Q: How did people drive Muscle Cars without Power Steering nor Power Brakes?
Drum brakes are the worst and non-ABS is suicidal. Driving the 1960’s Muscle Cars was not sexy but animal. Plus there was no Air Bag.

A: The trick for driving a manual steering car is to have the car moving a little before you attempt to turn the steering wheel .

Q: How Can I make my car sound like one of those muscle cars that have a deep noise like its barely running?
Well I want my car to sound like one of those muscle cars that have a REALLY Loud sound but when its just sitting there it has a noise that rumbles but it sounds like it is barely running.

I don’t want to spend money on headers or anything but do you think cutting off the converter etc off the exhaust and making straight pipes will do it? Also does my idle of my throttle have anything to do with it?

A: First off, what kind of car you got.

Next, that deep sound is coming from the exhaust, but the barley running is because of the cam profile.

Cutting off the converter will void your emissions, making your car illegal.

If you have any welding experience, i would say go on ebay and find a used or a new cheap muffler of the make you want, and weld the rest of the system up.

TO get the barely running you are going to want to get a cam, but you don’t want to spend money.

Q: Where can I find old muscle cars for sale?
I am interested in purchasing 67-69 camaros, 66-70 chevelles, cudas, etc. Any classic muscle cars. Will travel to purchase.

A: Nice selection of cars. I collect Camaros, currently my most expensive one is $14. Hopefully down the road though I’ll own a much more expensive one. I look at the classifieds alot and there are some sites worth checking into.

http://www.collectorcartrader.com
http://www.ebay.com
http://www.backpage.com

http://www.craigslist.com

Hope these help

Q: My father and I want to start our own business rebuilding muscle cars?
My father and I have rebuilt a couple of cars and made money at it it’s how we’ve been making a living this past summer. I buy a muscle car in california for cheap then trailer it back to new hampshire where he lives we rebuild it and then sell it for more than we paid and put into it. We would like to start doing this in a legal sense so it’s our actuall jobs acording to the government and pay taxes and all that fun crap. Can any one help me on What we have to do Right now we just want to continue doing it out of our garage. I don’t only buy them in cali but any usually rust free state. Will we need a dealer license or what any one have any idea as to what we need to do?

A: Go to http://www.score.org/index.html and in the upper left hand corner, enter your zip code. On the next screen, you will get information in the nearest SCORE chapter. Call them and arrange for a free meeting with a SCORE counselor to discuss starting your business.

SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

SCORE has 389 chapters in locations throughout the United States and its territories, with 10,500 volunteers nationwide. Both working and retired executives and business owners donate time and expertise as business counselors.

Q: What is a good site to look for older muscle project cars?
What is a good site to look for older muscle cars or hot rods?
What is a good site to look for older project muscle cars and hot rods?

A: cardomain.com

there are pics of finish to enf of projects and vids too

Q: Why did some muscle cars win against the Lamborghini?
I have seen videos in which the Lamborghini was defeated by muscle cars.The Lambo is supposed to be tough no?
Those were drag races.

A: That was because they were racing in a straight line, and the race was over before they got 180 mph.
On a road course, I’ll take the Lamboghini. In a quarter mile, I’ll take my Mustang.

Q: Does anyone know a good website to buy old muscle cars online?
I’m looking to buy an old muscle car, but no local places have much of a selection and the only online website I know to check is Craig’s List. They don’t need to be restored (i’m planning on doing that myself), but they do have to be older cars.

A: Look at http://www.easyexport.us/?a_aid=49e6f684c12b9. It’s Copart Auto Auction reseller. There are a lot of muscle cars (restored and not) at Copart. And you can get one of them for quite reasonable price.

Q: Fast cars…?
Are there any five-seater, fast, & cool convertible cars? I’m not buying one, I’m just doing some research on cars. It needs to be an 06 or an 07. Do you know of any?

A: nulcear jet engine on a car.

Q: fast cars?
why do men (in general) driving fast cars, find it necessary to overtake at rounabouts?

A: why not??

no good reason…thats what i thought
hahah

Q: FaST CARS?
what fast car can i buy for under 20k

A: Used Mini Copper S

Q: Fast Cars???
WHAT IS IT WITH ALL THE HISPANIC PEOPLE PUTTING STUDPID WORTHLESS SH’T ON THERE CARS LIKE HUBCAP SPINNERS AND FLAME WALMART STICKERS!!!?!?!??!!?!?! I AM REALLY CURIOUS???? WHT HAS GOTTEN INTO THEM??? People that do this have no respect for there cars and take them for granted.

A: Hubcap spinners…LOL!!!! Stickers??? That must look retarded!!! I would never put stickers all over my sweet SUV’s….. I see some people with hondas put a big “H” on their back window… that looks dumb…. and the retards who put like “chevy” on their windsheild… like they dont know what they are driving.

Q: Why do car companies make fast cars when we can’t legally drive them on the street?
It is pretty dumb. Why are there speed limits when we know that there are fast cars that reaches it’s speed limit higher than the signs of speed limit on the street or somewhere?

A: There are places you can go fast. They make them better because they can.

Q: What do you think about the way people drive there fast cars?
What do you think about the way people drive there fast cars?

A: I don’t mind people speeding and such if they do it semi-responsibly. If it’s late at night and you want to gun it and hit triple digits then cool. I’ve done it before in my car. If it’s 6:30 PM and there is mild traffic and you’re blowing past people at 95 when traffic is flowing at 70 then you’re being an idiot.

Q: What interesting things about fast cars can I talk about?
I’m doing a 5 minute presentation at school and I’d just like to see if anyone’s got some interesting ideas as to what I should talk about. I’d like to include things about energy efficiency and the past, present and future of fast cars

A: you can talk about the technology of nos and how it affects the speed when mixed in with the gas. and you can talk about how far we’ve come from the model T ford to the top fuel drag racers.

Q: Where can i buy fast cars with custom modifications? Like racing cars for the streets?
I like Mitsubishi lancer evolutions but any website that sells fast pimped out cars is good enough for me.

A: Where I come from we modify our own cars, inside and out.
Buying an already “pimped out’ car seems like cheating to me.

Q: Does anyone know where I can find math behind the aerodynamics of fast cars, i.e ferraris?
I need to do a presentation on how math is involved in cars going fast but i can’t find any math. It would be great if someone could help or give me a website. Something that involves why there are side panels, spoilers and how they keep the car on the ground by eliminating lift.

A: u will have to ask an Air space engineer, for this…

Q: Do people who enjoy fast cars also enjoy plane rides?
I have a friend who says he loves “speed”. He likes to go fast. He drives his car fast, drag races, enjoys watching car races.
One time, we went on a trip together on a plane. I though he would be fascinated and amazingly excited about going at a speed of 600 miles per hour! But he didn’t seem to enjoy the flight at all. In fact, he fell asleep on the plane.

Why do some people enjoy fast cars? And why wouldn’t these same people be excited about flying in a plane at much greater speeds?

A: because you can feel the speed and the adrenaline rush when you’re in a car, but in a plane it dosen’t really feel like your moving at all :/ although i do enjoy take off and landing

Q: what are some fast but affordable good looking cars?
im 16 and only have $5,500. im really trying to get a car quick but dont know what cars to look for, im really into fast cars but with this budget i am clueless.HELP!

A: The chances are, whatever you get for that much will either be wrecked or have a whole bunch of miles on it.
I know you’d like a nice, fast car, but if I were you, I’d wait until you have around twice as much as you do now, because I have a whole list of fast, used cars that you can get for around $10,000-15,000.
Here it is:
Around 30 mpg:
1) Dodge Neon SRT-4 (MOPAR Stage 2 or 3 kit makes it really fast-FWD)
2) ‘95′-’02 Chevy Camaro Z28 or SS (RWD)
3) Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-X (AWD)
4) Toyota MR-2 Spyder (RWD)
5) Mazda RX-8 (RWD)
These two (#4 & 5) are fairly slow, but they achieve high mpg numbers and can be fixed up to be fast. The MR-2 Spyder especially, with a turbo or more powerful engine can be made to be fast, as it’s quite light.
6) Mazda MX-5 Miata (RWD)
This one isn’t fast either, but it’s a RWD car, making it better for power increases. However, it’s more difficult to give a bigger engine or whatever, because that will most likely mess up the weight balance.

Around 20 mpg:
7) ‘93-’5 Mazda RX-7 (twin turbo-RWD)
Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo (RWD)
9) GMC Typhoon (fast truck/SUV-RWD)

Of these, the fastest (all stock) are the GMC Typhoon (0-60 in 5 seconds or less), the Camaro SS, and SRT-4.
The Camaro Z28 runs from 0-60 in 5.5, as does the SRT-4, but the SS is probably faster, and the SRT-4 can decrease that sprint time to below 5 seconds with a MOPAR Stage 3 kit.
All of these can be tuned to be faster than they are already, of course.
The RSX Type S does 0-60 in 7.8 or less (no faster than the 6-second range, if that). The Miata and MR-2 Spyder both go from 0-60 in the 7-second range, I believe.

Q: what are some good movies that involve fast cars and lots of racing action?
I want to watch some movies with hot cars and races like : fast and furious, redline,and so on. please name all the movies that you can think of that would fit in this category- thx!

A: The fast and the furious
Death race

Q: why is it that car companies make fast cars anyways?
i mean Europe is a different story, but here in the US, they make cars that can top 120mph and the legal speed limit never goes over 75, here in California it never tops 70 and the highest ive seen it is 75 in Arizona, so why make fast cars if we cant legally drive them to their full potential?

A: They’re all basically bankrupt. They desperately need money. It turns out, people will pay money for a car that goes faster than 55 mph.

If you were dictator of a totalitarian state, you could dictate that everybody had to drive a car that would only go 55. If people didn’t like it, you’d shoot ‘em. But it’s pretty hard for a business to get away with that.

So GM and Ford don’t have the option of forcing people to take what they produce. GM could have gotten away with that, frankly, in 1955. But not now.

Q: What do you think is the attraction for guys in sleek, fast cars?
I mean think about it.

Some movies with fast cars:
Fast and Furious Series
Death Race
The Covenant
National Treasure 2 (High Speed Chase)
Speed Racer
Tranformers
Etc…

A: well, many humans are attracted by FLASHY things, things that look nice, scream expensive , essentially saying “I’m important”. its an ego boost. its also a sign of power and aggression, especially when your driving a sleek CRAZY car at like 120 mph.

its a stimulant, people are generally very bored, people like to watch movies, argue, have sex, fantasize, work out, DRIVE FAST to stimulate them and end their boredom. My friend drives extremely fast on back roads “just to feel the danger, makes me feel alive”. Its a form of entertainment.

The same experience of watching someone be incredibly focused and drive really fast, while doing a noble cause, or just by trying to get away from someone. same thing can be seen in movies with stylized, martial arts fighting. The combination of Intense fighting, aggression with intense concentration mixed with a noble cause or w/e is INCREDIBLY appealing. People get pumped up by that. Same thing when people walk and talk fast, that whole “something is going down and i’m a part of it” feeling.

I got mad pumped, when i was watching Valkyrie, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon and Basic Instinct and such. Movies are DESIGNED that way to stimulate the viewer.

Q: Do you have hard time driving fast cars?
Do you have hard time driving fast cars?

A: No: I think is safer having a responsive car, “fast” cars accelerate, corner and brake better.

Yes: Stupid people won’t see you. Cops will try to ticket you even when you’re not speeding. Insurance is diabolical, even if your driving record is spotless. Irresponsible stupid kids will want to race you.

Q: What should I charge to post used cars for sale on Ebay?
I have my own photography business and want to help used car dealers sell their cars either on Ebay or creating a webpage for them as I have experience in web design also.

A: I would charge a minimum of $250 for your work, plus all fees incured.

Q: What websites can I find used cars for sale on?
Im looking for a website like craigslist and the want ad to find used cars in the albany ny area. Anyone know of any sites?

A: autotrader.com, cars.com, ebay and craigslist are all popular.

Q: Questions to ask when buying a used cars? For sale by owner?
What are some good questions to ask when buying a used car that is for sale by the owner?

What are some good bargaining points so that I could lower the price?

All I know right now is that it is a GMC truck. .that’s red. haha.

A: get a carfax report on it. have a mechanic look at it before you buy it. Try to look for defects mechanically and cosmetically.

look on the interior. ask if the car is a salvage title, meaning that it was totaled, but ifxed up anyway. ask if all the matience was done, and if it was, by a professional, or an ameteur? take a test drive and see if it runs smoothly. ask if there was any body work done to it, even if it was a small detn from a fender bender

if the car has been in an accident, that should lower the price into about almost a half. be sure to invest the 30 dollars and get teh carfax, just to see that he isnt lying. if the matiencing wasnt done.. just leave, because its gonna have lots of problems

but other than that, buying it should be decently simple. good luck!

Q: what are the best places for finding used cars for sale?
I am looking around to see which places are the best to find used cars that sale for eight hundred to one thousand dollars. I look at the goverment auction sites but I am still not sure which place are the best to buy a car that sale for that amount

A: Auctions are a great place to find cheap prices on cars. Look on eBay as well. Check the NickelAds, your local paper for cars under $1k, and check out AutoTrader or CarSoup.
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Q: Websites good for finding used cars for sale by owner?
I’m looking for a dependable used car on a budget and was wondering if anyone knew of any websites similar to “craigslist” that i should look at?

A: THE BEST ONE I CAN THINK OF RIGHT KNOW IS CARS.COM IF U LIVE IN AMERICA

Q: Used cars for sale in the 48060 area?
Does anyone know of or personally have a used car for sale in the 48060 area code/ Port Huron, MI or within a 50 mile radius of there? I need one that runs with little or no work needed. Thank you.

A: Please check on Autotrader.com Thousands of vehicles within a 100 mile radius

Q: Where can I find listings of used cars for sale?
I am seeking online listings for used Cadillac vehicles.
I have used eBay, Autotrader, KBB, and Cars.com. Are there other sites? Thanks!

A: http://www.carsdirect.com/used_cars/search

this site also gives many great tips on how to ensure the car your looking at is a good one to buy

Q: Used car buying, Is there a lemon law on used cars for sale by owner?How do you get a mechanic to look at it?
If you don’t own the car, how can you take the car to have a mechanic look at it? How much does it cost to do this?

A: tell the person that you will not buy the car unless it is checked out by a mechanic if he wants to sell the car he will work out the details about $75 to $100

Q: What are some websites to search for used cars for sale?
Looking for cars from the 80’s and 90’s for sale

A: I look on Ebay…autotrader.com is good too.

Q: Best place to research for used cars for sale?
I mean other than carmax and autotrader. Looking to buy a used car with less than 60,000 miles and that’s good on gas. My budget is absolutely no more than $10,000

A: Your question is unclear. Precisely what do you mean by “research”? Are you seeking particular used vehicles for sale or information about various years, makes, and models?

For the former, you can hardly do better than autotrader.com. It may not be the only resource, but it’s certainly one of the most wide-reaching and comprehensive while providing tools for you search as specifically as you’d like. Certain auto-related web sites like edmunds.com combine their own reference and editorial content with autotrader listings to provide general vehicle information too. The biggest advantage of autotrader.com is that it contains vehicles from both dealers and private parties.

Other web sites like cars.com have their own listing capabilities. Sites like caranddriver.com, motortrend.com, autos.msn.com and yahoo autos offer editorial content and estimated values. If you want basic pricing information, you can refer to the Kelly Blue Book web site (kbb.com) and nadaguides.com to help derive your own consensus.

Best of luck. I hope this helps.

Q: Whats a good website to look at used cars for sale?
Whats a good website to look at used cars for sale?
im looking for a 1983 el camino or a cobalt or something just a wedsite that has a variety of cars

A: You have to pay to get access to the sites that Avonlee mentioned.

The best sites I’ve found are www.autotrader.com and Google Base which is at www.google.com/base.

I hate Craig’s list because I’ve encountered two people who have tried to scam me on that web site.

You can also check out Ebay Motors!

Q: Where can i find used cars for sale?
Im looking to buy a car like the body or the shell but with no motor. Cars that just sit in peoples yard. Where can i find them?

A: Plenty of Craiglist

Q: Does anybody know a web site where i can check out used cars for sale?
i want to buy a used cheap car and pay monthly on it.

A: auto trader.com / carmax. com check out the valumax specials usually good deal.

Q: Should it be illegal for Americans to sale used cars or used clothes or used furniture = Microsoft?

A: No they should be able to sale anything they want to including their children.!!

Q: Where can I look for used cars for sale online?
It’d be great if it had pictures and info.

Thanks in advance!

A: ebay.com autotrader.com and cars.com

Q: Car loans?
I am looking to get a used car and I want to finance it through my bank. How do car loans work? Do I need to find a car first or do I get the money from the bank first? What if I get a loan for 12k and I find a car that is 10k – do I need to give back the extra 2k?

A: Go to your bank or credit union and get approved for a loan. Go to the dealership and buy the car. They write the contract or purchase order and you can take that to your bank or cu and your loan is for the amount of the purchase of the car. The dealer might have access to your bank or credit union directly and they can take care of all the paperwork. They might also be able to get you a better rate than the bank.

Q: Car Loans?
Are there any car loans out there that send the check to the borrower instead of the dealer?
BTW, I have excellent credit 740 FICO. But I am trying to buy a car from an individual instead of a dealer which is why I am looking for a car loan that pays to me instead of a dealer.

A: Today every person has need of car, because it has become the necessary need for the people and status symbol also. If you have bad credit history or poor credit history and look for purchase a car, then it is very tough for you. Due to bad credit history, lenders are not keen toward