[PDF] Old Cars Auto Restoration Guide Vol Ii eBook

Author : Old Cars Weekly Editors
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 35,46 MB
Release : 2013-12-14
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1440241457

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Real Projects from Real Shops Old Cars Weekly has again opened the garage doors of some of the best auto restoration shops around to bring you our Auto Restoration Guide Vol. II. From brakes and differentials to carpet, rust repair, and even pinstriping, find out how the professionals do the job. Do-it-yourselfers of all levels will learn: • Fender and panel alignment • Patch panels • Bleeding brakes • Sheet metal repair and bodywork • Upholstery basics • Tips for trailering an old car • Crate engine advice • And much more

Author : Lindsay Porter
Publisher : Haynes Publications
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 20,24 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781850108900

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This comprehensive guide will help you through the entire process, from engine repair to bodywork. Don't begin that restoration project without Porter's professional techniques.

Author : Daniel Strohl
Publisher : CarTech Inc
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 34,28 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1932494987

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This book provides expert insight into the tools, materials, techniques and procedures for professionally completing a muscle car restoration. It covers instrument panel and dashboard restoration, electrical system restoration, steering wheel, steering column and pedal restoration, firewall pad. And you afford insight and expert guidance for restoring carpet, headliners, doors, door panels, glass restoration or replacement, convertible top restoration, and upholstery replacement vinyl and leather seat repair. While many books have provided a chapter or section on muscle car interior restoration, no other book has been entirely dedicated to the process of restoring the interior.

Author : Tom Benford
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,17 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Antique and classic cars
ISBN : 9781592572342

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Do-it-yourself car restorer Tom Benford walks readers through everything they need to know about finding classic cars, assessing their value, finding parts, deciding on replacement parts versus originals, and estimating completion time. From setting up the workshop to putting the finishing touches on the final coat of wax, this guide offers tips and step-by-step instructions for repairing everything from brake pads to door dings.

Author : Old Cars Weekly Editors
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 36,62 MB
Release : 2012-08-30
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1440235163

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The magazine staff at Old Cars Weekly has opened the shops of several prestigious restoration businesses to show how the professionals and experts bring cars back to show-ready condition. From simple projects like how to install door seals and pull minor dents, to detailed engine rebuilding work, Old Cars Weekly's Auto Restoration Guide has something for do-it-yourselfers of all abilities.Includes tutorials on: • Painting tips and tricks • Handling spray guns • Wood panels • Floor pan rebuilding • Brakes and front ends • Seat upholstery • Guage replacement • Wiring • And more!

Author : Jim Richardson
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 46,97 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781557881946

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Covers rebuilding engines and carburetors, replacing upholstery, repairing fuel tanks, cleaning chrome, and restoring license plates

Author : Martin Thaddeus
Publisher : Veloce
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 38,67 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781903706626

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A book written for the home restorer who, until now, lacked the confidence to tackle bodywork. with specially devised techniques which don't rely on workshop plant, this work spans the gap between professional and amateur. The text is readable, the photos bright and the instruction clear. A real boon for the enthusiast.

Author : Zack Keever
Publisher :
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 32,19 MB
Release : 2020-01-22
Category :
ISBN :

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★★ Buy the Paperback version of this book and get the eBook version included for FREE ★★ Many people believe that classic car restoration is a daunting undertaking. While it may not be the simplest thing in the world, restoring classic cars can be made a lot more manageable as long as it is chunked into smaller, more manageable steps and showing you how to do that is what this book is all about. Repairing a car and restoring a classic car are different things entirely. Not all restorations are the same as well. In order to get the results you want, you want to make sure that you have the right knowledge to choose the right kind of restoration for the particular car you want to restore. In this book you can expect to learn about: -What you need to have before you start -How to take care of restored car -Reassembly -Where to get help if necessary -And much more! Many things are more manageable and less daunting once they are split into smaller subtasks which are clearly defined and can be started at any time as long as the right tools are at hand. The same process applies to classic car restoration and you can save a whole lot of time and energy by going in with the right knowledge. If you are ready to get started with restoring the classic car of your dreams, then scrolling over to the BUY button and clicking it is the first step.

Author : Arisa Williams
Publisher : Create Your Own Auto Show Book
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 26,67 MB
Release : 2019-02-09
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781796413519

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Document every step of your classic car's journey. Fill this book with notes and pictures of your restoration project. Record the car's important details: make, model, body style, VIN, plates, date of purchase and restoration. Main subject groups covered in this restore log are: Day One, Disassembly, Body Work, Engine, Rebuild, First Test Drive. The book has blank, fill in pages that will cover the disassembly steps from removing interiors to powder coating. Many pages for body work from stripping to painting. There is a section that will cover the engine's modifications and improvements. The rebuild can be recorded with pages covering all parts of the process including the brakes, fuel system, suspension, interior upgrades, refits and more. Add part details, upgrade specifications, and photographs in this beautiful book with color, red and grey interior pages. Perfect as a log or manual of the parts and processes used in the restore. The handsome pages make it perfect for display at home or as a car show display book. Start documenting your restoration project today!

Author : Richard C. Wheatley
Publisher : Bentley Publishers
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 18,96 MB
Release : 1975-01-01
Category : Antique and classic cars
ISBN : 9780837601359

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The Restoration of Antique and Classic Cars by Richard C. Wheatley and Brian Morgan is an essential handbook for the automotive enthusiast who owns or is acquiring a car in need of restoration. The descriptions and precepts found inside generally apply to vintage cars; in particular they are applicable to cars of the pre-WWII period. The purpose of this comprehensive book is to enable the amateur to restore his car to its original or "Show Model" condition. The reader is advised on the choice of a car to restore, its dismantling, the treatment of the frame, suspension, steering, axles, brakes and wheels, and on the rebuilding of the engine and gear box. There are also chapters devoted to the fuel system, controls and instruments, electrical equipment and wiring, the body frame and covering, body painting, coach trimming, special finishes and the garage and workshop. All of the illustrations, working drawings, diagrams and photographs have been specially prepared.