How Do You Find Parts To Restore Older Cars?
Popularity of older cars is skyrocketing. Internet auction sites and televised vehicle auctions are spreading the hobby to the masses. More and more car customization and restoration companies are opening their doors for business. Finding an older vehicle to restore is much easier today than in the past. Fortunately, there are hundreds of parts suppliers–listed in phone directories and online–that are eager to help with your restoration project. Step 1 Determine which parts you need. Then decide which of those you can rebuild and which you will need to replace. Rebuilding parts, when possible, is more cost effective than buying replacements. Step 2 Look in the phone book for automotive parts suppliers. Both new and used parts suppliers advertise in the yellow pages. Categories under which they are listed run the gamut from wrecking yard to parts store. Step 3 Check Internet auction sites. Many rare and hard-to-find parts are available at online auctions. Simply log on and bid. These
