Collector Car Restoration Bible

The standard reference for automotive restoration in a single volume! Do you want to learn the best approach to paint and body work, engine re-machining, or complex suspension and electrical system projects? With a unique approach that combines theory and practice, Matt Joseph covers all the bases in this exhaustive restoration guide. Inside you will find: More than 1,000 full-color photos depicting every step of the restoration process Tips on avoiding the mistakes that can ruin a rebuild project Complete descriptions of all automotive components: engine; body and chassis; and electrical, exhaust, brake, and suspension systems You won't find a more complete collection of expert advice, great color photography, and informed writing anywhere else. Originally published in 2005, Collector Car Restoration Bible remains the most comprehensive, authoritative text available to novice and expert auto restorers. Matt L. Joseph, a nationally recognized automotive authority, has taught as an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin and served a two-year term as president of the Society of Automotive Historians. Matt's passion for automobiles and automotive history dates from the 1950s when he and his father began restoring cars. He has published over 1,600 articles on a wide variety of automotive topics and worked as an associate editor for Skinned Knuckles (1983-2005) and Cars & Parts (1987-1996). In addition to his broadcasting, consulting, writing, and speaking activities, Matt has sold rights to his automotive inventions. He owns and operates MATTCO, a small automotive research and consulting firm. Matt's most recent books are Automotive Body Work and Rust Repair and Sheet Metal Forming and Fabrication. He is currently working on a metal cleaning book.

The Ultimate Guide to Do It Yourself &break;&break;Whether you are in need of a complete frame-up restoration for your beloved collector car, or simply a touch-up paint job or a fender, Matt Joseph knows the best way to get the job done and shows you how in Collector Car Restoration Bible. &break;&break;From the basics of paint and body work, to engine remachining, to complex brake, suspension and electrical system projects, Joseph covers all the bases in this exhaustive, full-color restoration guide. &break;&break;More than 1,000 color photos show you every part of the complete restoration process. &break;&break;Learn to avoid the pitfalls and mistakes that can ruin a rebuild project. &break;&break;Complete descriptions of all the automotive systems: engine, electrical, body and chassis, brakes, exhaust, suspension and more. &break;&break;Practical, best-practice advice helps you reach your restoration goals &break;&break;You won't find a more complete collection of expert advice, great color photography and informed writing anywhere else. Collector Car Restoration Bible is the complete one-stop do-it-yourself resource you need.

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This book contains useful instruction and information for metal workers, from novice to intermediate and even advanced, on how to apply force and use good judgment, thorough planning, close observation, creativity, and restraint to create almost any metal part. With this book, simple to complex fabrication and metal forming tasks are within the reach of adept enthusiasts.

A Car Restoration Guide for Young Adults! For many, classic car restoration is more than just a hobby; it is a way of life. It is more than something people do in their garage in their spare time. There are thousands of classic car clubs all over the world devoted to people who restore cars as a hobby or a business. If you love automobiles, especially old classic cars, and you have never restored a vintage car, this book may be a life changer for you. You may find that there is nothing finer than turning a neglected piece of automotive history into a drivable and admirable work of art. Career Craft or Happy Hobby? Don't let this book drive away without getting in and taking a ride. Turn your love for custom classic cars into a great lifetime hobby... or even a lucrative and fulfilling career!

Straight from the auction block! Old Car Weekly's Old Car Auction Bible is your handy resource for collector vehicle auctions from all corners of the U.S. In it, the publishers of Old Cars Weekly and Old Cars Report Price Guide have compiled more than 40 important sales from around the country that can give hobbyists a true picture of what cars are selling for and where the collector car market is headed. All the big auction houses are represented: Mecum, Russo and Steele, Barrett-Jackson, RM Auctions, Auctions America, Worlwide, Bonham's, Gooding and many more.

In this book, seasoned motorcycle restorer Ricky Burns takes you through each of the stages of real-life restorations. Aimed at enthusiasts of all abilities, from the total beginner to those with experience already, the reader is shown each stage and process in step-by-step detail, along with the techniques, tricks and tips used by experts. From choosing a project, setting up a workshop, and preparing a motorcycle, to sourcing parts, dismantling, restoring and renovating, this book is the perfect guide for the classic motorcycle restorer.