How to Restore Classic Car Bodywork
Published on 15. April 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-1-903706-62-6 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
David & Charles
Dimensions
Height: 270 mm
Width: 207 mm
Weight
523 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-903706-62-6 (9781903706626)
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Person
Martin Thaddeus was born in Crawley in 1959, one of nine children. On leaving art college, Martin worked as a graphic artist to a local paper, but surgery to his right wrist prompted a change of direction, and he retrained in panel-beating._x000B_After 10 years in crash repair and salvage, Martin chose to specialise in classic restoration, which appealed more to his creative nature._x000B_Customers have always been welcome in Martin's workshop, and many have gotten their hands dirty under his watchful eye._x000B_Married for 23 years and with three grown up children, Martin recently lost a kidney, while his wife Elaine gained one!
Content
Introduction Rust: know your enemy, and beat him! Tools, equipment and workshop Workshop safety Basic panel removal Basic panel fitment Sectional repair to basic panels Dealing with doors Sills, floors and outriggers Chassis members More about floors Multiple panel assemblies RPQ and wheelarches Metal forming techniques Hammer exercises Advanced projects Panel repair techniques