New York Newb!

[Huskaroo]

Howdy all,

Just signed up for a build class at MOTT. I am semi retiring early a a creative from advertising but when I was in my late teens and early 20s I had a fairly extensive background in muscle cars. 67 Chevy SS 396, 70 Chevy 350, 64 Vette 327, 63 VW Beetle 1800cc bus motor and helped on a 66 Chevy truck 307 sleeper. My hads have been offf wrenching since I was 25... just mild repair stuff.

That said. No way at 62 am I doing any full restores on the classics I had. My $hit is too old to take it on. I am betting the school will get my gears going and give me the confidence to HOPEFULLY order a MK5 with a 302 by next year.

Any input would be great on the class or any other thoughts. Appreciate anyone reading this.

Huskaroo,
Ken

[Stangrob]

The MOTTS class is great whether you’re seasoned or a newbie. I suggest taking copious notes and lots of photos. Ask questions, and make sure you turn wrenches when the opportunity arises. The instructors also give lots of tips and suggestions - they’re worth taking the class alone. And have fun!

Rob

[bil1024]

Welcome fellow New Yorker! Enjoy the ride

[Aleinsteingenius]

Welcome. I am building a Mk V in Baiting Hollow on eastern Long Island.

[Huskaroo]

Thanks! I plan on taking photos for sure!!I can’t remember $hit anymore!

[Huskaroo]

I’m from Commack originally.

[PMD24]

Where are you in NY?

[TrackDay17]

Welcome, I attended the build school last August before I ordered and started my build.
I think it is well worth the time and gives you a good overview of the project and lots of tips.
definitely take notes and lots of pictures, I wish I had taken more sometimes.
Instructors are great and even drove their personal cars in for us to look at one day.
I'm building a MK5 with a 347 so almost the same as you are planning.

Lots of great builders and build threads here to learn from too.

[Huskaroo]

Where are you in NY?

I am in lower Westchester.

[Huskaroo]

Welcome, I attended the build school last August before I ordered and started my build.
I think it is well worth the time and gives you a good overview of the project and lots of tips.
definitely take notes and lots of pictures, I wish I had taken more sometimes.
Instructors are great and even drove their personal cars in for us to look at one day.
I'm building a MK5 with a 347 so almost the same as you are planning.

Lots of great builders and build threads here to learn from too.

Thanks. I’m also going to class in August. 100% on notes and pictures!!!