How to rescue, repair and restore old components. Indispensable for those keeping a restored car on the road or undertaking an authentic rebuild.

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.

An Antique car can be worth quite a bit of money to a collector if it has been carefully restored to its original condition. Therefore, during the entire process of overhaul, every bit and every part must be exact.Antique automobile restoration involves the process of disassembling the entire car, cleaning and either replacing or repairing the original parts and then reassembling the vehicle. In order for the car to maintain its original value, it must be restored with all of the proper parts. In most cases, the engine must be completely rebuilt.This will involve extensive searching to find genuine parts and paint for your car. It also requires extensive knowledge on body work, mechanical work and interior work of true antique car restoration.This book will provide the new antique car collector with a broad overview on some of the following:* Restoring vs. Rebuilding* Preparations for restoration work* Interior restoration * Body restoration* Mechanical restoration * Upkeep for your restored car Collecting antique cars and restoring them to their brand-new glory is a leisurely pursuit because, for one, it can cost a fortune to collect and restore these types of cars, and two, it can take a long time to complete restoration. But, it is a hobby that can give the avid antique car collector a sense of great pride especially when he gets to show off his car at prestigious car shows and it is admired by many who see it.

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.

Packed with restoration know-how on all kinds of interior fittings in your classic car: carpets, headlinings, seats, wood and synthetic material parts, instruments, steering wheels: even how to succeed in making your radio sound just like new! Includes reproduction of parts on a 3D printer.