Money for your car...

I was just wondering how everyone gets the money to work on their cars. I understand that most people here are out of school and have jobs and all that good stuff. I'm only a junior in high school, and a good job is hard to find. I'm hoping to work with my uncle this summer doing landscaping and stuff (last year he paid me 8.50 an hour tax free). However, I don't know if he'll need my help this year.

Does anyone have any good ideas for a summer job? I'd like to make at least $2000 this summer so I can get wheels and a body kit, but that may just be wishful thinking.

(Sorry if this post is off topic. I couldn't find a better place to put it.)