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==Start a new article== | ==Start a new article== | ||
− | You can start a new article with as little as one sentence. | + | You can start a new article with as little as one sentence. Just type a subject in the box below, and click the "Create article" button. |
As the article develops, other people will add to, edit, and re-format the article. | As the article develops, other people will add to, edit, and re-format the article. | ||
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+ | *Basic tech issues (like [[Removing stuck fasteners]] or [[How to rebuild an engine]]). | ||
+ | *Common forum topics (like [[Epoxy primer]] or [[Cheapo paint job]]). | ||
+ | *ID'ing articles or lists of specifications (like [[How to identify a Ford V8]], [[Early Hemi engine specifications]], or [[Chevy Engine Casting Numbers]]). | ||
+ | *Buying or choosing a specific part of tool (like [[Buying a trailer]]). | ||
+ | *Basic info and list of sources for a certain part (like [[Waterproof panelboard]]). | ||
+ | *List of short tips ([[Like body and exterior tips]]). | ||
+ | *Historical topics (like [[Chrysler Hemi engine]] or [[Homologation]]). | ||
+ | *Prominent cultural topics (like [[Why not to use a small-block Chevy engine]]). | ||
+ | *More specific How-to articles (like , or [[How to document your project]] or [[How to solder electrical connections]] | ||
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+ | <div class="messagebox" style="background-color: #00000; font-size: 125%" align="center"> | ||
+ | <span style="font-size: 150%; font-weight: bold">Start a new article using the form below:</span> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <inputbox> | ||
+ | type=create | ||
+ | editintro=Template:editintro | ||
+ | width=45 | ||
+ | break=no | ||
+ | bgcolor=ff0000 | ||
+ | </inputbox> | ||
+ | </div> | ||
==Upload a picture== | ==Upload a picture== | ||
Many articles can benefit from additional photos, diagrams, or illustrations. If you have one of the requested photographs (or can easily take it), please [[Special:Upload|upload it to the wiki]]. | Many articles can benefit from additional photos, diagrams, or illustrations. If you have one of the requested photographs (or can easily take it), please [[Special:Upload|upload it to the wiki]]. | ||
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For a list of requested pics, see [[Pictures needed]]. | For a list of requested pics, see [[Pictures needed]]. | ||
==Add content to an existing article== | ==Add content to an existing article== | ||
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*Add a few words, a sentence, or several paragraphs to an existing article. | *Add a few words, a sentence, or several paragraphs to an existing article. | ||
− | *Add a link | + | *Add a link, a new section. |
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− | + | Articles that need a lot more content: | |
==Clean up an existing article== | ==Clean up an existing article== | ||
− | + | stuff that you can do to clean up an article (grammar, organization, voice, first-person, sigs, etc.) | |
− | + | *Articles that need grammar, basic organization, etc. | |
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==Start or add to a discussion on an article== | ==Start or add to a discussion on an article== | ||
− | Not sure if you want to edit an article, or if you might have a question, or want to get feedback | + | Not sure if you want to edit an article, or if you might have a question, or want to get feedback... |
− | + | Cover discussion pages, how to start /add to one, plus how to leave sig. | |
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