How to restore your collector car

Brownell, Tom 1941- (Author). Scott, Jason, 1969- (Added Author).

Summary:

Record details

ISBN: 0760335419 (sb : alk. paper)
ISBN: 9780760335413 (sb : alk. paper)
Physical Description: 272 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
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Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Minneapolis, MN : Motorbooks, 2009.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 269) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Why restore a collector car? -- Restoration: what does it mean? -- How to select a collector car -- Research : uncovering a car's "life story" -- Setting up shop and working safely -- Disassembly : taking the car apart -- Restoring the car's brightmetal trim -- Cleaning, stripping, and derusting -- Abrasive blasting -- Metal repair -- Smoothing dents and repairing metal -- Applying the primer coatings -- Applying the finish coat -- Inspecting and overhauling car brakes -- Restoring mechanical assemblies -- Renewing the car's wiring -- Restoring your collector car's interior -- Replacing a convertible top and renewing weatherstripping -- Care and preservation of your collector car -- Showing and enjoying your collector car.