Restoration Manual: Classic Cars—The Complete, Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide

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Top selling car restoration author and journalist, Lindsay Porter presents this unique, fully-illustrated step-by-step guide to the restoration process of all types of post-war classic cars.

• Learn the basics of classic car restoration from thousands of useful hints and tips and more than 900 illustrations
• Pick up the "inside knowledge" that only the experts normally know—essential information in order to carry out more extensive restoration work
• Restore all types of bodywork, including weld-on and bolt-on panels, lead loading, painting and much more
• Give new life to most types of mechanical and electrical equipment
• Make and fit new interior trim, and refurbish leather and vinyl
• Know what to look for when buying a car for restoration

No matter whether you just want to improve the car you've got, or wish to acquire a vehicle in order to carry out a total rebuild, this is the book for you!

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

BUYING & GETTING STARTED
Classic buying checklist | Buying a static classic | Unfinished restoration project | Getting through the MOT

THE WORKSHOP
Tools and equipment | Welding equipment | Working conditions

BODYWORK RESTORATION
Introduction | Glass—removal and replacement | Bolt-on body panel replacement | Weld-on wing replacement | Wing—lower patch replacement | Wheel arch replacement | Panel beaten patch repairs | DIY patch repairs | Replacing front flitch panels | Door stripdown | Door re-skin | Sill replacement | Panel alignment | Chassis/structural monocoque | Body removal from chassis | Chassis repairs | Dent repair | Using body filler | Lead loading | Paintwork | Polishing paint | Spraying with aerosol | Rustproofing

MECHANICAL COMPONENTS
Introduction | Engine removel | Engine stripdown | Cylinder head overhaul | Side-valve stripdown | Engine rebuild | Front suspension overhaul | Steering systems overhaul | Rear suspension overhaul | Braking system overhaul | Tires | Carburetor overhaul

RESTORING INTERIORS
Introduction | Seat removal and re-covering | Carpet replacement | Fitting ready-made trim kits | Making a door casing from scratch | Trim panel re-covering | Headlining replacement | Soft-top replacement | Re-finishing interior trim | "Connolizing" leather

ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTS
Dashboard and instruments | Fitting a radio or radio/cassette | Fitting an alarm | Electric cooling fan | Improving headlamps | Dynamo, alternator, starter motor and acilliaries | Distributor overhaul | Steering wheel restoration

APPENDICES
Workshop procedures and safety first | British and American technical terms | Specialist suppliers featured in this book

Restoration Manual: Classic Cars—The Complete, Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide