Classic Car Restoration Guide

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.

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.

An invaluable guide for the home restorer. Coverage includes: tools; panel removal/fitting; sectional repairs; sills, floors and outriggers; chassis members; multiple panel assemblies; metal forming techniques; tricks of the trade, and much, much more.

With the Trans Am Formula Restoration Guide will be able to restore any 1970-1981 Firebird back to showroom condition. This guide covers all major components and models plus the rare packages like the Redbird, Skybird, and of course the Super Duty and the Special Edition models. Loaded with part numbers and option codes it a must have for any second-generation Firebird owner. A is just the thing to make you the coolest person in your neighborhood-okay well at least the coolest car.

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

Perhaps you feel an entire car restoration seems too daunting a task to even think about. This book, however, will teach you how to go about this project in easy steps. While restoring a car is not a simple project, it is not difficult if you take it in steps. This is the perfect book for you to learn which steps to take when restoring a classic car as well as practical tips on the restoration process. If you have always loved cars and dreamed of one day bringing an old car back to life by restoration, "Vintage Cars – Restoration Tips From A Classic Car Junkie," can teach you the right way to go about living that dream by getting you started and keeping you motivated in a car renovation project. If you want to learn what you will need to have, know and practical tips on restoring a classic car as well as valuable information as far as websites and clubs that you can join to have a venue for displaying your car as well as meeting others who can help you in your pursuits, you need to read this eBook. 1) Learn The Difference Between Repair and Restoration Repairing a car is quite different from restoring a classic car. Repairs are made all the time on cars, this is not a restoration. There is not only a difference in repairing and restoration, but there is also a vast difference in the types of restoration. Here you can discover the different types of restoration for cars as well as the difference between simply repairing a car and actually restoring it. In "Vintage Cars – Restoration Tips From A Classic Car Junkie," you will have all of the information you need to get started on a successful restoration project. 2) Learn How To Do It Vintage Cars – Restoration Tips From A Classic Car Junkie" will not only give you easy to understand details of what you need to restore your car, but also how to find he products and parts that you will need as well as step by step instructions on the process of class car restoration.

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

The Chrysler B-Bodies from 1966 to 1970 are the most-restored cars in the franchise’s storied history. Popular models among them include the Charger, Coronet, GTX, Road Runner, and Super Bee. Restoring a Mopar B-Body is easier than ever with numerous of available aftermarket parts suppliers.

This book offers an in-depth resource for restoring a Mopar B-Body. Step-by-step processes walk you through the tasks of metal repair, suspension rebuild, driveline verification, interior restoration, and more. All components are addressed, creating the most complete resource in the marketplace. With multiple step-by-step procedures and more than 400 color photographs, this is the most-complete hands-on book ever written covering these coveted Chryslers. This will be your primary resource when it’s time to tackle a full restoration or complete a simple repair on your prized Pentastar. You won't find a cheaper "part" that helps you more than Mopar B-Body Restoration 1966–1970.