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Whether you are in need of a complete frame-up restoration for your beloved collector car, or simply a touch-up paint job on a fender, Matt Joseph knows the best way to get the job done and show you how in Collector Car Restoration Bible.
From the basics of paint and bodywork, to engine remachining, to complex brake, suspension and electrical system projects, Joseph covers all the bases in this exhaustive, full-color restoration guide.
* More than 1,000 color photos show you every part of the complete restoration process
* Learn to avoid the pitfalls and mistakes that can ruin a rebuild project
* Complete descriptions of all the automotive systems: engine, electrical, body and chassis, brakes, exhaust, suspension and more
* Practical, best-practice advice helps you reach your restoration goals
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.
Table of Contents
* A place to begin
* Alligator tactics, logistics and timing
* Good restorers and old engines
* A general approach to engine rebuilding
* Basic engine remachining
* The crankshaft and bearing system
* Basic engine remachining: the piston system
* Engine lubrication and cooling systems
* Final engine assembly hints
* Old car ignition systems
* Starting and generating systems
* The truth about carburetors
* Fuel containment and delivery systems
* Clutches and transmissions
* Getting the drive back to the wheels
* Front wheel bearings and drum brake friction systems
* Brake actuating systems
* Chassis, suspension and steering
* The mysteries of front ends made almost simple
* The physical restoration and refinishing of collector car bodies
* Sheet metal basics
* The repair of minor impact damage
* Shrinking and stretching, welding and sectioning
* Auto body metal preparation and filling
* Automotive refinishing (parts I-III)
About the Author
Matt Joseph has published more than 1,500 feature articles on a wide variety of automotive topics in many publications, including Skinned Knuckles and Cars & Parts, both of which he worked as an editor. His previous book, The Standard Guide to Automotive Restoration was in print for over a decade and became the standard reference in the field. Joseph also owns and operates a small automotive restoration, research and consulting firm, MATTCO.
