On the website, rebuildinghotrods.com there is an article about rebuilding hot rods. The writer names several cars that were or would make good hot rods and then tells how to restore them and what items like a manual for rebuilding the motor are necessary. Restoring the outside of the car is a must. So if you are thinking about restoring an old hot rod, this website gives you information to get started. As it says in the article if you just want to restore the outside of the car and not the engine, it can always be kept on display in your driveway.