One of ARC’s primary objectives is to provide the knowledge necessary so you can build your automotive dream. Helping you through the restoration process not only means providing how-to instructional workshops and having professionals available to assist but also, providing an abundance of tips and how-to’s you can leverage when you need it most. There are many great references already available on the internet, a few are listed below. Check back with this page to see ARC’s very own contributions grow over time.
- Jeff Lilly’s Restoration Build Tips :: Includes almost 100 detailed, step-by-step restoration tips!
- Second Chance Garage :: Contains general articles on auto restoration and a bunch of quick tips!
- Step-by-Step Guide - Restoring Steering Column on 1970 Challenger (pdf file) :: Written by Cody Reich.
Car Forums and Websites
Besides resources available right at ARC, there is a world-wide community of people who are passionate about their cars. Many websites and car forums can be found on-line that typically specialize in a particular brand or make of car. Car forums are an excellent resource to find information and ask questions from fellow hobbyists. Most forums have classified ads that can be an excellent resource for finding project cars. Below are just a few of the more popular car websites and forums that are available.
- Hemmings Motor News :: Cars for sale
- Jay Leno's Garage :: Car enthusiast website
Dodge / Plymouth / Mopar / AMC
- Allpar :: Good, general information about old and new Mopars.
- Cuda Challenger :: Best Challenger Barracuda on the web!
- For A-Bodies Only :: Specializes in Dodge Dart, Plymouth Barracuda, Plymouth Duster, Dodge Demon
- Moparts :: Great site for buying and selling mopar cars and parts along with one of the largest online mopar communities.
Chevrolet / Pontiac
- Camaro Forums :: Forum for all generation Camaros
- Camaros.Net :: Forum for all generation Camaros
Ford
- All Ford Mustangs :: Forum for all generation Mustangs
- Mustang Forums :: Forum for all generation Mustangs






