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Vintage cars to concept vehicles, microcars to monster trucks, eHow shares the car enthusiast’s passion for all things automotive. Whether you’re looking to add hydraulics to your car and attend a low rider show or you’re just wondering how to get a personalized license plate, eHow’s got scores of great car enthusiast How Tos. Want to make some extra cash doing what you love? eHow can even show you how to buy, restore and sell a vintage car.

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How to Buy a Classic Royal Purple Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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Driving a classic royal purple car would certainly be a head turner, no mistake. They also are a little more difficult to find, if you want one in its original purple color. Perhaps you'll be lucky enough to find something similar to the and ... more »

How to Buy a Custom Auto

By eHow Cars Editor

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When buying a new custom auto, there are many options to choose from. Paint colors, trim packages, wheel options and security options are some of the custom options available when buying a new car. Older and vintage custom cars can be bought with ... more »

How to change gears from 5th to 3rd quickly in a Mercedes Benz equipped with SpeedShift

By knarf

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Do you have a Mercedes with SpeedShift automatic? Do you sometimes want to feel like taking control of downshifting quickly from cruising at highway speed on 5th to 3rd? Here's how to do it... more »

How to find old car bodies

By Driverinmyhead

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This "How To" is dedicated to all of the Gearheads and Old Car lovers that enjoy "Beating the Bushes" looking for old cars!.. more »

How to Import an Alfa Romeo

By eHow Cars Editor

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So, you're overseas and you've found the Italian car of your dreams. To get it back to the United States, there is a fair deal of hoop-jumping that you will have to go through. Knowing what steps you will have to take beforehand will make the ... more »

How to Install a Bow Style Headliner

By jamaclassics

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Need help with a Bow Style Headliner? Here's how you can rescue your inner roof and reach Nirvana!.. more »

How to Join a Classic Car Club

By eHow Cars Editor

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Classic car clubs are dedicated to the preservation, restoration, exhibition and enjoyment of classic cars. Enthusiasts join clubs to exchange information about classic cars and take part in events and exhibitions. There is no general definition ... more »

How to Live in the realm of President Bush

By MICHAEL SIMMERS

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A mere peasants' day to day existence dealing with the crap being laid around by our current Dope of a leader, Little Bushy... more »

How to Protect Your Car With Lightning

By Jonathan

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A car is a very valuable asset, and it should be carefully protected from damage or theft. Unfortunately, even the loudest car alarm could not scare off some potential thieves. For a particularly potent security system, then, you can rig your car ... more »

How to Recognize a Classic Car Grille

By eHow Cars Editor

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The American love affair with the automobile has been going on for decades. If you've ever been to a classic car show, you can probably appreciate the progression of designs and engineering that has taken place with cars through the years. One ... more »

How to Turn a Car into the General Lee

By eHow Cars Editor

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The General Lee from the Dukes of Hazzard is one of the most famous cars in history. It may have been a bigger star on the show than the characters. Many die-hard fans of the show and car collectors have built their own versions of the car. One ... more »

How to Understand " Car Talk "

By Driverinmyhead

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So you are LOST when people talk "CAR", or maybe you are just tired of being "TAKEN FOR A RIDE" by salesman and mechanics! Well tune in!.. more »

How to Build a Indoor Racing Kart

By ilovekhym

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Have you ever wanted to drive a car but you don't have a driver's license? Try a go cart! You can build your own and.. more »

How to Build a Rat Rod Roadster For Under Five Grand !

By Driverinmyhead

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Want to build a Little Hot Rod To Scoot Around Town? Here's a method that can be accomplished for UNDER FIVE GRAND!.. more »

How to Buy a Classic Lamborghini

By eHow Cars Editor

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Lamborghini is considered by many to be the ultimate exotic car. Launched in 1963, these Italian-made cars immediately gave Ferrari models a run for their money. Today, the cars cost a quarter of a million dollars. But many of the older cars may ... more »

How to Choose a Good Window Tint Shop

By tintcenter

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Most metropolitan areas have an abundance of tint shop choices. In the San Francisco, CA area alone, there are 30 different tint shops within a 30 mile radius. How does a discerning consumer choose the tint shop that does quality work? What is ... more »

How to Choose Add-ons for a Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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For some people a car is an identity. They take pride in their vehicle and want it to be a reflection of their own personality. They can do this by choosing add-ons for a car. Customizing the inside and outside of a vehicle makes the car unique ... more »

How to dispose of an Old Junk Car BODY.

By Driverinmyhead

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Nearly Anyone with an interest in Old Cars has found themselves with an unwanted Body... more »

How to Find a Kit Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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Kit cars, sometimes also known as replica cars, often provide the allure of high-end model cars without the high-end costs. From exotics to domestics, replica kit cars provide car enthusiasts with eye-catching, hands-on fun and the satisfaction ... more »

How to Find Classic Car Paint Colors

By eHow Cars Editor

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You've spent your time and money restoring your classic car and getting it ready for its debut to your friends and neighbors. A final decision needs to be made: what color to pain the exterior. The wide range of color choices can is exciting. ... more »

How to Find Locations for a Cruise Night

By eHow Cars Editor

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Made widely popular by the movie "American Graffiti," cruise nights remain popular events across the United States, even though the central concept has changed. If there isn't anyone currently holding a cruise night in your city and you would ... more »

How to Find Parts for a Rat Rod

By eHow Cars Editor

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OK, hot rodder, you've raced that rat rod around enough times. Now you need to replace some of its parts. Finding places that sell rat rod parts seems difficult at first, but it's not as hard as it sounds. Make a few phone calls, visit some ... more »

How to FIND YOUR PARKED CAR . . . or . . . remember where you parked. ( after you've done your shopping )

By kjv4thee

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Have you ever done your shopping and then not been able to find your car? ( Maybe you forgot where you parked ) I will attempt to take you through a process ( with some helpful suggestions ) that will help you to always be able to find your car... more »

How to Join the International Show Car Association

By eHow Cars Editor

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If you are a show car enthusiast you know about the International Show Car Association. They have been around since 1965 and have given a place for guys to display their automotive works of art all over the United States and Canada for the last ... more »

How to Organize a Cruise Night

By eHow Cars Editor

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Classic car enthusiasts love showing off their lovingly restored and pampered automobiles. Attending and participating in car shows is one way to get your ride a little attention. Another fun way is to organize a cruise night, which can be a ... more »