4-h Automotive ProjectAuto restoration project

Explore the automotive field. From this self-directed project, you can develop skills and interests including safety, maintenance and repair, driving, or restoration.

If you are already signed up for this 4-H project, come on in and get started.  If you haven't signed up yet, contact your county 4-H office and become a member today.

 

Skills to Achieve Mastery

  • Gain driving & operating skills.
  • Learn about regular and long-term maintenance and repairs.
  • Learn and observe rules of the road and traffic laws for safe operation.
  • Develop skills and strategies in purchasing a car.
  • Learn about restoring a vehicle.

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Tips

Attend antique car shows, car club rallies, skill driving rodeos, or swap meets

 

Check Yellow Pages under: Automobile Restoration or Antique and Classic Autos (Cars)

4-H Resources

4-H Automobile Manuals

Publications available through ISU Extension Online Store or at your County Extension Office

 

Recordkeeping Forms

Other Resources

Step It Up

Pass it on! Now that you know how, share it with others. Here are ideas to get you started.

Communication

  • Give a demonstration on winter driving tips.
  • Demonstrate washing and waxing a car.
  • Present on ways to conserve fuel when driving.
  • Teach others how to keep good records for their automobile purchases, operating, and maintenance costs.

Citizenship

  • Host a safe/responsible driving presentation.
  • Help keep kids safe by talking about walking along roads and bicycle safety.
  • Have a car wash to raise money for a local charilty.

Leadership

  • Organize a car show.
  • Set-up a tour of a car manufacturer, dealer, or mechanic for your club.
  • Visit a local automobile restoration business.

Exhibit Ideas

  • Restore an automobile.
  • Present or create display on safe/responsible driving.
  • Prepare poster on "How to Drive Cheaper and Smarter".
  • Research the evolution of automobiles and their importance.
  • Compare different types of cars.
  • Explain how to time an engine.

Learn about and teach others to:

  • Caring for tires
  • Charging a battery
  • Changing oil and oil filter
  • Cleaning and adjusting spark plugs
  • Flushing & care of radiator and hoses
  • Different viscosities of oil
  • Changing a tire
  • Packing a wheel bearing
  • How to use a jack
  • Check tire pressure
  • How to keep records